Softball Recap: Wicksburg's Win on Monday Extends Winning Streak to 11

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/04/25 @ Northside Methodist Academy	26
03/20/25 @ Slocomb	21
03/21/25 vs Kinston	15
03/18/25 vs Northside Methodist Academy	15
03/17/25 @ Providence Christian	14

Wicksburg came tearing into Monday's contest with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Providence Christian Eagles as they made off with a 14-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won 20 matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Abbie Ellenburg and Tylaya Lingo did most of the damage at the plate: Ellenburg scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Lingo went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. What's more, Ellenburg posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Joyner, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.

Wicksburg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .524. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in five consecutive games.

Wicksburg's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 34-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games. As for Providence Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15-1 record this season.

Coincidentally, Wicksburg and Providence Christian will both be playing Slocomb the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Red Tops at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Eagles will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.