For the second straight game, New Prairie will face off against South Bend Adams. The Cougars will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
While New Prairie's win against South Bend Adams wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars skirted past the Eagles 13-12. The Cougars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emma Harris
| 04/15/25 @ South Bend Adams | 4 |
| 04/12/25 vs Jasper | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Boonville | 0 |
| 05/22/24 vs South Bend Washington | 5 |
Emma Harris tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Randi Robakowski, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ella Chelminiak, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
New Prairie kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
New Prairie now has a winning record of 4-3. As for South Bend Adams, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. New Prairie has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like South Bend Adams struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 10.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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