Elk Mound extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-6. They fell 10-5 to the Durand-Arkansaw Panthers. The Mounders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Durand-Arkansaw, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-4. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
For Durand-Arkansaw's part, Keiara Lee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. Lee has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lucy Hoyt was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaidyn Glaus, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Looking ahead, Elk Mound will host Fall Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Durand-Arkansaw, they will head out to face off against Colfax at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season.
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