Holton is 10-0 against Sabetha since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success in Monday's first game. The Holton Wildcats will be staying on the road to face off against the Sabetha Bluejays at 4:30 p.m. Holton knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Sabetha likes a good challenge.
Holton pushed their score all the way to ten in Thursday's second game, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Hiawatha by a score of 11-10.
Holton got a massive performance out of Taryn Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacy Cook, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sabetha faced Perry-Lecompton in a battle between two of the state's top teams in Thursday's second game. Sabetha walked away with a 21-17 victory over Perry-Lecompton. Sabetha's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Holton's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Sabetha, their win bumped their record up to 12-2.
Holton skirted past Sabetha 14-12 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Holton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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