
Panthers
05/23/25 vs Wapahani | 4-14 |
05/22/25 vs Cambridge City Lincoln | 12-2 |
05/19/25 @ Southwestern | 8-5 |
05/17/25 vs Tri | 17-2 |
05/17/25 vs Shenandoah | 6-5 |
Knightstown dropped their record down to 20-4 on Friday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins. They lost 14-4 to the Wapahani Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Wapahani, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-7. Considering they have won eight matches by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Wapahani's part, Nate Luce made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Luce was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Noah Henderson was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Hayden James was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Knightstown will take on Waldron at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mohawks will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wapahani, they have already played their next game, a 4-3 defeat against Muncie Central on the 24th.
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