Newton Falls had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Waterloo Vikings 5-4. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kylee Lance spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
Madalyn Knight
| 03/24/25 @ Waterloo | 3 |
| 05/06/24 vs John F. Kennedy Catholic | 2 |
| 04/24/24 vs Memorial | 2 |
| 04/19/24 vs McKinley | 2 |
| 04/25/24 @ Bristol | 1 |
At the plate, Madalyn Knight was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
Newton Falls and Waterloo will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. Newton Falls is set to take on their familiar foe Crestview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Waterloo will face off against rival Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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