The West Lowndes Panthers will challenge the Kemper County Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. West Lowndes has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Lowndes took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Aberdeen, sneaking past 13-12. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Panthers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
The team relied heavily on Madison Jackson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Lauren Williams was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Kemper County's offense. They came up short against McLaurin on Friday, falling 15-0. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
Kemper County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9-1. As for West Lowndes, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9.
West Lowndes might still be hurting after the 21-11 loss they got from Kemper County when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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