Softball Game Preview: Boyd County Lions vs. Moniteau Warriors

Lions

Runs

03/24/25 @ Johnson Central	9
03/21/25 vs Greenup County	1
03/20/25 vs Russell	12
03/18/25 vs East Carter	24
03/08/25 vs Fleming County	11
03/08/25 vs West Carter	1

The Boyd County Lions are taking a road trip to take on the Moniteau Warriors at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday. Boyd County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.

Last Monday, Boyd County got the win against Johnson Central by a conclusive 9-3. The Lions have beaten the Golden Eagles the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Golden Eagles has come to flipping the script.

Elyn Simpkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

In other batting news, Myla Hamilton was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kyli Kouns, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.

Boyd County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, Moniteau didn't have quite enough to beat Mayfield on Saturday and fell 5-4. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Alex Stewart made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Staab, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

Boyd County's record now sits at 4-2. As for Moniteau, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Boyd County might still be hurting after the 17-2 defeat they got from Moniteau when the teams last played back in April of 2017. Can Boyd County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.