Whitko and Columbia City are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Wildcats will host the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Whitko is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Whitko made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Huntington North, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Wildcats blew past the Vikings 13-3 on Thursday. The game was the first time the Wildcats have beaten the Vikings on their field since April 8, 2015.
Addie Garr
| 04/10/25 @ Huntington North | 12 |
| 03/26/25 @ Churubusco | 7 |
| 03/24/25 vs Warsaw | 5 |
| 04/22/24 @ Maconaquah | 1 |
| 04/20/24 vs Leo | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Addie Garr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Isabelle Harman was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hope Bradley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Whitko always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .575. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Columbia City scored first but ultimately less than Heritage in their matchup back in March. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 7-5.
Like Whitko, Columbia City also got a great game from a two-way player: Emma Hiss. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hiss was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Madelyn Brady was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Eden Taylor was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Whitko and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Columbia City, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Whitko might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from Columbia City in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Wildcats 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.
