Riverton Parke is a perfect 3-0 against Lafayette Central Catholic since May of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Panthers will challenge the Knights at 6:30 p.m. Riverton Parke is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season.
Riverton Parke is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Covington with a sharp 12-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won 20 games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Madison Coonce
| 05/29/25 vs Covington | 1 |
| 05/21/25 @ South Vermillion | 1 |
| 05/17/25 vs Attica | 1 |
| 05/15/25 @ North Putnam | 1 |
| 05/13/25 @ Parke Heritage | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Madison Coonce tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Riverton Parke let Maddy Lumaye and Haylee Mathas run wild. Lumaye went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Mathas went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most doubles Lumaye has posted since back in April. Ashlyn Brenton also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Riverton Parke hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in six consecutive matchups.
Lafayette Central Catholic not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 14th (when they won 32-7). They were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over Fountain Central. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.
Kendyl McCammon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Aubrey Bapst was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lauren Johnson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Riverton Parke is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 19 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, their record is now 3-18.
Lafayette Central Catholic's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Riverton Parke has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Lafayette Central Catholic, though, as they've been averaging 12.3 hits. Given Riverton Parke's sizable advantage in that area, the Knights will need to find a way to close that gap.
Riverton Parke took their win against Lafayette Central Catholic in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 13-3 score. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Knights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
