After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Station Camp, Whitley County was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Pike County Central Hawks 9-8. The win was some much needed relief for the Colonels as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Megan McKiddy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up seven earned runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.

Madi Rains
| 04/02/26 vs Pike County Central | 3 |
| 05/15/25 @ Lynn Camp | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Somerset | 2 |
| 03/20/26 @ Jackson County | 1 |
| 03/19/26 vs Bell County | 1 |
In other batting news, Whitley County let Madi Rains and Hallie Huddleston run wild. Rains went a perfect 5-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Huddleston went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Rains a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Belle Trent, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Whitley County's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Pike County Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whitley County will take on Knox Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Pike County Central, they will face off against Breathitt County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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