Softball

It was a tight game throughout with the visiting Kewanee Boilers finally getting a clutch bases clearing hit in the top of the 11th to secure a 9-6 win over EP on Thursday.

A strong wind blowing out in Edgington provided the boost several fly balls needed to leave the field with Rockridge taking more advantage of the conditions than the Panthers as the Rockets hit three over the fence accounting for 7 runs in their 9-4 win over EP on Tuesday.

The Lady Panthers picked up their fourth win in a row as they beat Rock Falls 7-1 on the road Monday. Starting pitcher Wynn Renkes looked

“Our girls came out with an offensive mindset, looking to hit our type of pitches.,” is how EP Panther softball coach Jessie Rosenow explained the offensive explosion generated by her team on Saturday.

Lilly Swatos had 3 hits, including a home run and 5 RBIs to go along with Wynn Renkes pitching a complete game two-hitter at the Lady Panthers picked up their second consecutive win as the pounded Knoxville 14-1 on Wednesday.

Apparently the EP Panther softball team just need a little home cooking to get their first win of the season.

The Panther softball team lost to Sterling 9-1 on Saturday afternoon as a lack of offense and shaky defense was too much to overcome.