Western Boone hasn't had much luck against McCutcheon recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Stars will head out to square off against the Mavericks at 5:30 p.m. Western Boone will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
While Western Boone's win against Lebanon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Stars won by a run and slipped past the Tigers 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Stars have posted since April 20, 2024.
Ally Lewis
| 04/23/25 vs Lebanon | 5 |
| 04/22/25 @ Lebanon | 10 |
| 04/16/25 vs North Montgomery | 7 |
| 04/15/25 @ North Montgomery | 6 |
| 04/10/25 @ Faith Christian | 8 |
Ally Lewis was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Lewis wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mickey Burns, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Raina Lutz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, McCutcheon entered their tilt with Kokomo on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Wildkats.
Haley Peterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Kaidynn Peckinpaugh was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Miller, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Western Boone's record is now 7-2. As for McCutcheon, their record now sits at 6-2.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Western Boone hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like McCutcheon struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 1 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
