Lincoln-Way Central Offensive Clinic Powers 15-7 Win Over Stagg
The Lincoln-Way Central varsity softball team put on an impressive offensive display on Wednesday, racking up 17 hits in a 15-7 victory over Stagg in conference play.
Lincoln-Way Central wasted no time establishing dominance, scoring four runs in the first inning and adding to their lead in every subsequent frame until a massive six-run explosion in the fifth sealed the outcome.
While Stagg briefly rallied to make things interesting with a five-run third inning, the Knights’ lineup proved too deep and too consistent. Bridget Barz (3-for-3, 3 RBIs) and Audrey Hennings (3-for-5, RBI) led the charge, with the entire team contributing to a high-scoring afternoon.
On the defensive side, the Knights stayed composed, committing only one error and effectively navigating the mid-game surge from the Stagg bats. Madelyn Lanigan led the pitching effort, recording five strikeouts and settling in after the third-inning disruption to keep the Stagg offense at bay for the remainder of the contest.
Game Summary
Score by Innings
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
| Stagg | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Lincoln-Way Central | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | – | 15 | 17 | 1 |
Scoring Drives
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1st Inning: Lincoln-Way Central opened with a four-run rally to jump ahead early.
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2nd & 3rd Innings: Both teams traded runs, with Stagg’s offense highlighting the third inning with a five-run outburst.
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4th Inning: The Knights pushed across three more runs to extend their lead.
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5th Inning: Lincoln-Way Central effectively put the game away with a decisive six-run frame.
Individual Statistics
HITTING: The Knights were led by Bridget Barz (3-for-3, 3 RBIs), Audrey Hennings (3-for-5, RBI), and Hope Davis (2-for-4, 3 RBIs), as the team combined for 17 hits.
PITCHING: Madelyn Lanigan earned the win, working through the middle innings and striking out five batters to anchor the Knights’ defensive effort.
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