Lee's Summit North took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Raymore-Peculiar, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Broncos sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Panthers on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Broncos have posted since May 8, 2025.

Carson Soeken
| 04/09/26 vs Grain Valley | 3 |
| 04/28/26 vs Lee's Summit West | 2 |
| 04/22/26 vs Lee's Summit | 2 |
Carson Soeken spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Lee's Summit North is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 12-13 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Lee's Summit North secured the win behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Tre Paulding, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Lee's Summit North's victory bumped their record up to 15-13. As for Raymore-Peculiar, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-13 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lee's Summit North is set to square off against their familiar foe Lee's Summit at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Raymore-Peculiar will face off against rival Lee's Summit West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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