After flying high against Nicholas County last Saturday, Walton-Verona came back down to earth. Walton-Verona lost 9-2 to the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bearcats have suffered since May 11, 2024.
Walton-Verona saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Kerns, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Kerns also hit a double, marking his first of the season.

Bearcats
| 03/27/25 @ Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2-9 |
| 03/22/25 vs Nicholas County | 10-1 |
| 03/22/25 @ Newport | 19-0 |
| 03/21/25 @ Frankfort | 8-0 |
| 03/20/25 @ Covington Catholic | 0-5 |
Walton-Verona moved to 5-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walton-Verona will take on Bishop Brossart at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Paul Laurence Dunbar, they will square off against Frederick Douglass at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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