Softball Recap: Carroll Comes Up Short

Cougars

Previous 5 Games

05/20/25 vs Clinton Prairie	6-8
05/16/25 @ Eastern	11-4
05/15/25 vs Winamac	7-2
05/14/25 vs Clinton Central	11-1
05/09/25 vs North White	7-18

Carroll dropped their record down to 10-7 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Clinton Prairie Gophers by a score of 8-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Gophers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-6 back in April.

Bree Hoke was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madi Isley, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

As for Clinton Prairie, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch.

On Clinton Prairie's side, Sadie Weliver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Weliver has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kadie Fearnow, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base. Lily Coleman was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Carroll does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Clinton Prairie, they will face off against Traders Point Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.