Muncie Central hasn't had much luck against Lapel recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Bearcats will face off against the Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.
Muncie Central is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Yorktown, falling 29-0.
Meanwhile, Lapel never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-0 win over Mississinewa. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won five in a row.
The result came thanks to Ava Zdanowski's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lapel saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laylah Gore, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Paige Stires was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Lapel's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Muncie Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Muncie Central suffered a grim 22-0 defeat to Lapel in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bearcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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