The Derby Panthers will face off against the Olathe West Owls at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Derby sitting on five straight victories and Olathe West on six (dating back to last season).
Derby is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Blue Valley North.
Meanwhile, Olathe West got the win against Topeka on Thursday by a conclusive 8-1.
Celise Kellepouris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Brevyn Kellepouris was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Haley Dougherty was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Derby's record is now 7-2. As for Olathe West, their record now sits at 3-0.
Derby came up short against Olathe West in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 5-2. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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