The Hillsboro Hiltoppers are taking a road trip to challenge the Staunton Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hillsboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Hillsboro will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Father McGivney Catholic on Thursday. The Hiltoppers were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Griffins.
Anika Camp
| 05/08/25 vs Father McGivney Catholic | 7 |
| 05/05/25 vs Pana | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Greenville | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Effingham | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Southwestern | 4 |
| + 2 more games |
Anika Camp made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Lainey Lessman was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Kaya Connor also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Hillsboro was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .522. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Staunton was able to grind out a solid win over Vandalia on Friday, taking the game 10-6. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Vandals: they've now won eight in a row.
Staunton let Lilly Bandy and Korryn Keehner run wild. Bandy went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Keehner went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Izzy Janus was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hillsboro's record is now 7-11. As for Staunton, their record now sits at 16-3.
Hillsboro suffered a grim 18-4 defeat to Staunton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Hiltoppers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
