Whitmer gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Wayne Trace Raiders.
Whitmer got a great performance from Avery Staples as she tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.

Raegan Lapoint
03/22/25 vs Wayne Trace | 4 |
05/11/24 @ Clay | 3 |
03/23/24 @ Minster | 3 |
05/21/24 vs Anthony Wayne | 2 |
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Raegan Lapoint, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Ryleigh Hannibal was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two triples and two runs.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Whitmer Panthers take on Minster Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Wayne Trace, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Coldwater at 5:00 p.m. on April 8.
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