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Lincoln-Way East Powers Past Lincoln-Way Central, 10-1

May 16, 2026/
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The Lincoln-Way East varsity softball team delivered a commanding performance on Friday, defeating Lincoln-Way Central 10-1 in a conference matchup.

Lincoln-Way East took control early, putting two runs on the board in the first inning and breaking the game open with a four-run second. While the Lincoln-Way Central defense struggled to find its footing, the East offense remained relentless, adding three more runs in the fourth and one in the sixth to cruise to the victory.

Lincoln-Way Central’s lone run came courtesy of a solo home run by Jenna Lee in the fourth inning. Bridget Barz provided a bright spot for the Knights, going 3-for-3 at the plate and showing aggressiveness on the basepaths with two stolen bases, but the Central offense was unable to string enough hits together to overcome the early deficit.

On the defensive side, Lincoln-Way Central faced challenges throughout the afternoon, committing four errors that allowed the Lincoln-Way East hitters to capitalize on extra opportunities. The Knights utilized two pitchers in the effort, with Lauren Podkul and Jenna Lee sharing duties on the mound.

Game Summary

Score by Innings

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Lincoln-Way Central 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 4
Lincoln-Way East 2 4 0 3 0 1 – 10 10 0

Scoring Drives

  • 1st Inning: Lincoln-Way East opened the scoring with two runs.

  • 2nd Inning: East extended their lead with a four-run rally.

  • 4th Inning: Lincoln-Way Central got on the board with a solo home run by Jenna Lee; East responded with three runs in the bottom half.

  • 6th Inning: Lincoln-Way East added a final run to finalize the 10-1 score.

Individual Statistics

HITTING: Bridget Barz paced the Knights with a perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate. Jenna Lee contributed the team’s only run via a solo home run.

PITCHING: Lauren Podkul and Jenna Lee combined for five strikeouts, though the defense behind them struggled to contain the East lineup.

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