It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Stanley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Lakeside Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since May 2, 2025.

Paige Campbell
| 02/24/26 @ Lakeside | 8 |
| 02/21/26 vs LaSalle | 12 |
| 02/21/26 vs Airline | 6 |
| 02/17/26 vs Evangel Christian Academy | 6 |
| 02/09/26 @ Benton | 5 |
Paige Campbell spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kraegan Jordan, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jade Jones, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one triple.
The win made it two in a row for Stanley and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Lakeside, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-3.
Coming up, Stanley will head out to challenge Cedar Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakeside, they will be playing at home against Northwood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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