Jasper hadn't done well against Gibson Southern recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Titans, sneaking past 8-7. The victory was familiar territory for the Wildcats, who have now won five matchups in a row.
The team relied heavily on Brianna Barrix, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Laney Werner was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Wildcats
| 05/11/26 vs Gibson Southern | 46.7% |
| 05/09/26 vs Forest Park | 34.8% |
| 05/08/26 @ North Posey | 26.9% |
| 05/04/26 @ Evansville Central | 39.4% |
| 05/02/26 @ Castle | 38.7% |
| + 19 more games |
Jasper was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2025.
Jasper's win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Gibson Southern, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-7.
Looking ahead, Jasper will venture away from home to face off against Vincennes Lincoln at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Alices' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gibson Southern, they will host Northeast Dubois at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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