The Burton Lady Panthers defeated the Iola Lady Bulldogs 12-2 on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to clinch a series sweep and remain unbeaten in District 26-2A play.
Game Highlights & Performance
- Run-Rule Victory: The Lady Panthers secured the win in six innings, marking their sixth consecutive game scoring at least 10 runs.
- Lexi Broesche’s Dominance: Broesche pitched a complete six-inning game, striking out 11 batters while allowing only four hits and one earned run.
- Offensive Surge:
- Amaya Williams: Hit her 14th home run of the season, a two-run shot in the first inning to give Burton an early 2-0 lead.
- Natalie Hodde: Contributed a two-run single during a six-run second inning.
- Leilah Ellis: Added a two-run single in the second inning to further the lead.
Series Summary
Burton dominated the series against Iola, following up an 11-1 victory in the series opener. With this win, the Lady Panthers improved to 12-12 overall and 6-0 in district play, averaging over 15 runs per game in their district matchups. 
The Brenham Banner-Press and KWHI provided local coverage of the victory
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