South Central dropped their record down to 12-4-1 on Saturday, which also ended the team's 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Knox Redskins by a score of 2-1. The Satellites were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Redskins apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Lexi Johnson
| 05/10/25 vs Knox | 12 |
| 05/09/25 vs Hebron | 9 |
| 05/06/25 @ Westville | 12 |
| 05/05/25 vs Boone Grove | 15 |
| 05/03/25 vs Griffith | 10 |
| + 9 more games |
Lexi Johnson was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double.
Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Valerie Horne, who went 2-for-4 with one double.
As for Knox, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-12 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 3, 2024.
On Knox's side, Cheryl Barnes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on nine hits.
South Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 7-0 victory against Kouts on the 12th. As for Knox, they have also already played their next game, a 6-3 win against Jimtown on the 14th.
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