Covington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 18-8 to the South Vermillion Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Covington of the 23-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Haley Holycross made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Karma Kingery, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
On South Vermillion's side, Shaylee Wallace spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits. Wallace has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rosie Travioli, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Kenley Minor was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Covington's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for South Vermillion, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-9.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Covington by a score of 12-0 later that day.
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