By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama softball team (4-9) lost both of its home games in a doubleheader against No. 5 Van Meter (11-3) on Friday, June 12.
Game one
Panorama was primed for an upset victory in this game, leading 6-3 heading into the fifth inning. Van Meter poured in five runs in the top of the sixth inning, which gave them an 8-6 lead. Panorama tacked on one lead in the bottom of the sixth but could not regain its lead.
Panorama matched Van Meter in hits with 10. Bridgete White was lights out in this game, going 3/3 with two doubles, one homerun, three RBIs and one walk. Panorama had one RBI apiece from Ines Gimeno-Perez and Peyton Walker. Lexi Galvan spent five innings on the mound, striking out three batters. Andrea Knode pitched the other inning, allowing two hits.
Game two
The second game was a different story with Van Meter taking an early lead and not letting the Panthers get off the ground. Panorama’s two hits came from Knode and Walker. Andrea and Aleah Knode split time on the mound at two innings apiece, both striking out one batter.