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The Holton softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader against Lakeview in Central State Activities Association action on Friday.LSJ Logo incert

In Game 1, the Red Devils held a late three-run lead before Lakeview’s Kirsten Johnson launched a game-tying 3-run home run in the sixth. Holton had several chances to win in extra innings, but couldn’t capitalize and Lakeview pulled out an 8-7 victory.

Mikayla Cross had a triple for Holton while Mikayla Hutchison and Shelbey Younts added a double each.

Holton was outhit and outpitched in Game 2 and lost 6-3. Lakeview made several big defensive plays to hinder the Red Devil offense.