Kickapoo is on an eight-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and North Crawford an 11-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Kickapoo Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the North Crawford Trojans at 5:00 p.m. Kickapoo has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kickapoo lost 15-1 to Ithaca/Weston on Friday.
North Crawford not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 13, 2025 (when they won 19-4). They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Cashton.
Liliana Hagen spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Dakota Heister was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Huber, who went 3-for-4 with four runs and one stolen base.
North Crawford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
North Crawford's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Kickapoo, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Kickapoo got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April against North Crawford by a conclusive 13-7 score. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Trojans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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