Floyd Central had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt North Harrison on Wednesday. The Highlanders never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The Highlanders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by six runs or more this season.
Adeline Shultz made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Elise Coleman and Addy Ware did most of the damage at the plate: Coleman went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Ware scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Coleman has posted since back in May of 2024. Breleigh Lockhart also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Floyd Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Harrison only posted a batting average of .158.
Highlanders
| 04/09/25 @ North Harrison | 16-0 |
| 04/01/25 @ Corydon Central | 2-0 |
| 03/29/25 vs White County | 6-3 |
| 03/29/25 vs Soddy Daisy | 2-1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Summit | 13-4 |
The win (which was Floyd Central's fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for North Harrison, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Floyd Central will host Columbus East at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Highlanders' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for North Harrison, they will face off against Clarksville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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