If Beardstown was riding high fresh off their 17-5 takedown of Camp Point Central on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigers fell just short of the Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia Trojans by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Trojans from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.

Khloe Kearns
| 05/05/26 vs Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia | 9 |
| 05/01/26 @ Camp Point Central | 12 |
| 04/30/26 vs Quincy Notre Dame | 9 |
| 04/29/26 vs Brown County | 9 |
| 04/23/26 @ West Prairie | 12 |
| + 14 more games |
Khloe Kearns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Beardstown saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Quigley, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Beardstown's loss dropped their record down to 16-3. As for Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia, their victory was their 11th straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-0.
Beardstown and Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Tigers (ranked 115th) will meet New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly (ranked 491st) at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia will take on Routt Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank advantage (85 vs. 582).
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