The Norton Panthers will square off against the Copley Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Norton is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
On Monday, Norton was able to grind out a solid victory over Springfield, taking the game 6-3.
Tatum Harris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits.
Dakota Graham
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dakota Graham, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Skout Williams, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Copley suffered their closest loss since April 12, 2025 on Monday. They fell just short of Medina by a score of 6-4. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sienna Myers and Stella Backus stepped up to the plate in a big way. Myers went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while Backus went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Norton's win bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Copley, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-11.
Norton might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Copley when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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