Knightstown's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves 12-2. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Panthers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Mae Hersberger made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Hersberger was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Jaycie Cole
| 04/10/25 vs Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 3 |
| 05/13/24 vs Tri | 1 |
| 05/11/24 vs Winchester Community | 1 |
| 05/08/24 vs North Decatur | 2 |
| 05/02/24 @ Wes-Del | 3 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaycie Cole, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Behny, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Knightstown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory only posted an OBP of .269.
Knightstown's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Knightstown wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 6-5 defeat against Northeastern on the 14th. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, they have also already played their next contest, an 11-9 victory against Guerin Catholic on the 15th.
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