The Sarcoxie Bears will square off against the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Sarcoxie: they have been struggling with eight straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Mt. Vernon has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
On Tuesday, Sarcoxie came up short against Stockton and fell 7-2.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon faced Fair Grove in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Mountaineers put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 9-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Mountaineers, who have now won 15 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Emily Schubert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jocelyn Liss was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Burk, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Mt. Vernon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matchups.
Sarcoxie's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Mt. Vernon, their victory bumped their record up to 18-4.
Sarcoxie suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Mt. Vernon when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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