Softball Recap: Conner Drops Highest Score of Season Against Ludlow

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Conner). They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Ludlow Panthers on Thursday. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Bayli Bell tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.

Averie Lightner

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/27/25 @ Ludlow	5
05/17/24 vs Scott	4
05/16/24 vs Campbell County	4
03/21/24 @ Walton-Verona	4
04/26/24 @ Owen County	3

At the plate, Conner let Bre Meredith and Averie Lightner run wild. Meredith went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Lightner went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave Lightner a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kayla Ortiz, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.

Conner hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ludlow struck out seven times.

Conner's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Ludlow, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Looking ahead, Conner will square off against Scott at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ludlow, they will welcome Robertson County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.