Game 1 First-Inning Spurt Leads Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers Past Decatur Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers scored 11 runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Decatur 14-4 on Thursday. Layla Klimkiewicz drew a walk, scoring one run, Aubrey Winnell drew a walk, scoring one run, Aiyanna Forrester grounded out, scoring one run, Olivia Lurkins drew a walk, scoring one run, Gia Berry drew a walk, scoring one run, Eliza Brooks drew a walk, scoring one run, Mattie Medlin drew a walk, scoring one run, Klimkiewicz singled, scoring two runs, Winnell drew a walk, scoring one run, and Forrester grounded out, scoring one run. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers scored on a wild pitch, and Medlin singled down the left field line, each scoring one run. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers added one run in the third making the score 14-4. Klimkiewicz earned the win for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. The starter allowed seven hits and four runs over four innings, striking out seven and walking one. Aiyanna Forrester provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers with two runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day. Lurkins, Forrester, Klimkiewicz, Berry, and Medlin each collected one hit for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 13 walks for the game. Lurkins, Rader, Berry, Medlin, and Winnell led the team with two bases on balls each. Lurkins stole three bases. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers stole seven bases in the game. WP: Layla Klimkiewicz Top Batters: Gianna Berry 1B Aiyanna Forrester 1B, 2RBIs Olivia Lurkins 1B, RBI Mattie Medlin 1B, RBI Game 2 Layla Klimkiewicz Drives 4 Runners Home In Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers Victory Over Decatur Layla Klimkiewicz drove in four runs on three hits to lead Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers past Decatur 14-4 on Thursday. Klimkiewicz hit an inside the park home run in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the fourth inning, scoring two. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers jumped into the lead in the bottom of the first when Klimkiewicz hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Brooklyn Woollett laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring six runs on three hits to take the lead, 10-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Sophia Rader that drove in two. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers added one run in the third. Aiyanna Forrester singled down the right field line, making the score 11-4. Woollett earned the win for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers. The starter gave up three hits and four runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking one. Woollett collected two hits for Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers in two at bats. Eliza Brooks paced Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game. Klimkiewicz stole two bases. Watervliet Junior Varsity Panthers ran wild on the base paths, amassing six stolen bases for the game. Aiyanna Forrester did a nice job behind the plate in both games. WP: Brooklyn Woollett Top Hitters: Layla Klimkiewicz 2 1B, HR, 4RBI’s Brooklyn Woollett 2 1B, 3RBIs Aiyanna Forrester 1B, 2RBIs Olivia Lurkins 1B Sophia Rader 1B, 3RBIs Aubrey Winnell 2B, RBI The Watervliet’s JV Panthers had a great season of growth, unity & fun. They ended their season 18-2.