Ithaca got themselves on the board against Valley Lutheran on Friday, but Valley Lutheran never followed suit. They blew past the Chargers 11-0. The Yellowjackets haven't had any issues with the Chargers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.

Ivy Davenport
05/02/25 @ Valley Lutheran | 16 |
04/30/25 @ Evart | 11 |
04/25/25 vs Central Montcalm | 16 |
04/23/25 @ Merrill | 14 |
04/19/25 @ Gladstone | 6 |
+ 5 more games |
Ivy Davenport was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Maeli Akin was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Emma Janes was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Ithaca's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-3. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.75 runs across that stretch. As for Valley Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Ithaca will welcome Freeland at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Valley Lutheran, they will head out on the road to take on Laker at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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