Lakeview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 25-10 to the Newaygo Lions. Even if Lakeview couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
For Newaygo's part, the team relied heavily on Olivia Dejohn, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, five runs, and two stolen bases. Dejohn continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Amaya Lathrop, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Lakeview's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Newaygo, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeview will challenge White Cloud at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. White Cloud is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Lakeview will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Newaygo, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Reed City at 4:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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