If Springs Valley was feeling good fresh off their 12-5 takedown of Crawford County on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Blackhawks fell just short of the Paoli Rams by a score of 4-2 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Blackhawks have suffered since May 22, 2025.
Blake Buchanan made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
Springs Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Paoli, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-5.
Springs Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 13-2 win against Rock Creek Academy on the 1st. As for Paoli, they will be playing at home against Henryville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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