Softball Recap: Lakeview Vikings vs. Blue River
It was a good run, but Lakeview unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Blue River. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Lakeview saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Spohn, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Genesis Enriquez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Even though they lost, Lakeview didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now tossed at least 11 strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Lakeview's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Blue River, the win also got them back to even at 6-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakeview will square off against Wayne on Tuesday. As for Blue River, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Schuyler on Monday. Blue River will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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