Knox had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 5-8-1 to make it four. They fell just short of the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings by a score of 4-3. The Redskins were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 7-2.
Tippecanoe Valley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 8, 2025.
For Tippecanoe Valley's part, Hunter Paxton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Tippecanoe Valley's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Preston Prater, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double was Prater's first of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Knox is set to face off against their familiar foe LaVille at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Tippecanoe Valley will take on rival Bremen at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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