John Hardin made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Bardstown, but they still couldn't quite topple them. John Hardin was the clear victor by a 14-6 margin over Bardstown on Thursday. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brylee Varney was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Those hits were her first of the season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

Patricia Gregory
| 03/27/25 @ Bardstown | 3 |
| 05/16/24 vs North Hardin | 2 |
| 05/13/24 @ Bardstown | 2 |
| 04/18/24 @ Fort Knox | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Caverna | 1 |
In other batting news, Patricia Gregory and Tessa King did most of the damage at the plate: Gregory scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while King scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave Gregory a new career-high. Kenley Smith was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
John Hardin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Bardstown, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, John Hardin will be playing in front of their home fans against Grayson County at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Bardstown, they are taking a road trip to take on Metcalfe County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Metcalfe County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Bardstown surely won't give up without a fight.
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