Lenape and Cherokee are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Indians will host the Chiefs at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Lenape made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Shawnee, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Indians never let the Renegades get on the board and left with a 14-0 victory on Wednesday. With that win, the Indians brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Taliyha Milton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Ollie KLoy
| 04/02/25 @ Shawnee | 2 |
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| 03/20/25 @ Timber Creek Regional | 1 |
In other batting news, Becca Taylor and Ollie KLoy did most of the damage at the plate: Taylor went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while KLoy scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. KLoy is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Mia Marino, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Lenape always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Cherokee had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Bishop Eustace Prep.
Like Lenape, Cherokee also got a great game from a two-way player: Allison Cunane. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cunane was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Luci Dandrea was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. Kasey McNee was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
The victory got Lenape back to even at 2-2. As for Cherokee, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Lenape suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Cherokee in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Indians 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.
