Madison-Grant is 0-3 against Pendleton Heights since April of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Argylls will be taking part in a tournament against the Arabians at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Madison-Grant's tournament run continued when they took on Elwood on Thursday. The Argylls put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 20-7 win. The victory continues a trend for the Argylls in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won seven in a row.
McKenna Craig looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Cayleigh Stitt
| 04/17/25 @ Elwood | 5 |
| 04/14/25 @ Eastern | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Marion | 2 |
| 04/20/24 @ Northwestern | 2 |
| 04/20/24 @ Northwestern | 2 |
On the hitting side, Madison-Grant got a massive performance out of Cayleigh Stitt, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave Stitt a new career-high. Johnna Hiatt was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Madison-Grant was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .516. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .387 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pendleton Heights, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Liberty Christian an 11-0 shutout on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Arabians considering their one-run performance the game before.
Cassie Hayes made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hayes was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Erin Davis, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs.
Madison-Grant's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Pendleton Heights, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record.
Madison-Grant suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Pendleton Heights in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will the Argylls have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
