Ponca's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Platteview Trojans by a score of 11-8. The high-scoring effort was just what the Indians needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Ponca let Gracie Coughlin and Sophia Cleveland loose on the outfield. Coughlin scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Cleveland scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Coughlin has posted since back in September of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyndsee Waldee, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Ponca's win bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Platteview, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Ponca will take on Tekamah-Herman on Tuesday. As for Platteview, they will venture away from home to square off against Beatrice on Monday. Platteview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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