Softball Game Preview: Kankakee Valley Kougars vs. Lowell Red Devils

For the first time this season, Kankakee Valley will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to take on the Lowell Red Devils at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Lowell took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Kankakee Valley, who comes in off a win.

Kankakee Valley is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Morgan Township 15-1 on Friday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Kougars with their most commanding win of the season.

Jessica Beauchamp

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/03/26 vs Morgan Township	4
05/17/25 @ Harrison	3
04/11/25 @ Wheeler	3
03/27/26 vs Coffee County Central	2
04/30/25 vs Hobart	2

Jessica Beauchamp was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Julia Mahmet was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Sophie Singleton was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI.

Kankakee Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Morgan Township struck out six times.

Meanwhile, Lowell had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 9-1 to Lake Central.

Kankakee Valley has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Lowell, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.