Panthers
| 05/06/25 vs Seymour | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs New Albany | 4 |
| 04/30/25 @ Columbus East | 5 |
| 04/28/25 @ Scottsburg | 17 |
| 04/21/25 vs Trinity Lutheran | 12 |
| + 11 more games |
Jennings County is 2-8 against Bedford North Lawrence since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Panthers will host the Stars at 5:30 p.m. Jennings County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Jennings County after they put the first run on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Seymour by a score of 3-2.
Jennings County got a good showing from Audrey McDonald, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Riley Byford made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Maycie Ward was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Bedford North Lawrence entered their tilt with Barr-Reeve on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Vikings.
Karsyn Coleman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kendall Graves was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Warren, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Bedford North Lawrence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matchups.
Bedford North Lawrence's win bumped their record up to 15-7. As for Jennings County, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 9-7.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jennings County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. However, it's not like Bedford North Lawrence struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jennings County might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from Bedford North Lawrence when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
