Paxton-Buckley-Loda had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-15 to make it four. They came up short against the Monticello Sages, falling 8-0. The Panthers were not able to make up for their loss to the Sages from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
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Paxton-Buckley-Loda saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hallee Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
As for Monticello, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That somehow still isn't as good as their 15-4 record this season. Considering they have won eight contests by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Monticello's side, not much got past Madison Highland, who gave up just two hits to keep Paxton-Buckley-Loda off the board.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucy Leatherwood, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ali Weidner, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI.
Looking ahead, Paxton-Buckley-Loda will be playing at home against Prairie Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Monticello, they will take on St. Thomas More at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Sages are facing the Sabers at the right time seeing as the Sabers are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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