Local Sports Journal

Kent City dropped its softball game to Hopkins 6-2 on Wednesday.

Janae Atwood led Kent City at the plate with a triple and an RBI. Nikki VanLoon had a hit and an RBI as Ella Clay, Maddie Abshier and Justine Wolter each had hits for the Eagles.

“This game came down to Hopkins stringing some hits together and capitalizing on our mistakes,” said Kent City coach Krisha Hoffman. “We are learning as a team and moving forward.”

Kent City pitcher Abshier struck out four in the loss.