Western Boone is 1-9 against Lawrence North since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Western Boone Stars will be playing at home against the Lawrence North Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lawrence North is hoping to do on Saturday what Guerin Catholic couldn't on Friday: put an end to Western Boone's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Western Boone put the hurt on Guerin Catholic with a sharp 13-1 win.
The team relied heavily on Morganne Grant, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Shirley, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Lawrence North came into Friday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over Pike on Friday.
The team relied heavily on Sydney Moss, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Victoria Guyse, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs.
Western Boone is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Lawrence North, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Western Boone hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Lawrence North struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Western Boone suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Lawrence North in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Western Boone have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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