Kickapoo had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it eight. They came up short against the Wauzeka-Steuben Hornets, falling 8-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Maddy Townsend
| 04/20/26 vs Wauzeka-Steuben | 6 |
| 04/16/26 vs Seneca | 9 |
| 04/13/26 @ La Farge | 7 |
Maddy Townsend spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
As for Wauzeka-Steuben, the victory got them back to even at 1-1. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Kickapoo: they've now won seven in a row.
On Wauzeka-Steuben's side, Brianna Ray made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Ray was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Wright, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Isabella Bunders, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Kickapoo will face off against Seneca at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wauzeka-Steuben, they will venture away from home to take on North Crawford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.2 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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