Wawasee extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-7. They lost 18-5 to the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Wawasee saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tatum Thorn, who went 1-for-4 with one triple.
As for Fort Wayne Snider, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Fort Wayne Snider's side, Makayla Stone made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Those 14 strikeouts gave Stone a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Madelyn Taylor was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with six RBI, three runs, and one double. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ameera Kummer, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Wawasee and Fort Wayne Snider will both be playing Whitko the next time they take the field. The Panthers will head out to face the Wildcats at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Warriors will play them later in the day, at 2:00 p.m.
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