Jay County Patriots Jr High Defeat Monroe Central Jr High Behind Strong Performance From Zoe McLaughlin By GameChanger Media Zoe McLaughlin struck out 14 batters as the starting pitcher led Jay County Patriots Jr High past Monroe Central Jr High 10-0 on Friday. McLaughlin gave up two hits and zero runs over five innings while walking one. Jay County Patriots Jr High won thanks in part to seven runs in the third inning. Ava Peterson singled, scoring one run, Aliyha Gilbert drew a walk, scoring one run, Maddy Taylor singled, scoring two runs, Gilbert scored after tagging up, Karsyn Schwieterman singled, scoring one run, and McLaughlin singled, scoring one run. Jay County Patriots Jr High opened the scoring in the first after McLaughlin singled, scoring one run. Haidyn Knott stepped in the circle first for Monroe Central Jr High. The starter allowed 10 hits and 10 runs over three and one-third innings, striking out three and walking six. Jay County Patriots Jr High collected 10 hits in the game. McLaughlin and Peterson were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Jay County Patriots Jr High while hitting back-to-back. McLaughlin and Taylor each drove in two runs for Jay County Patriots Jr High. Sophia Reagan paced Jay County Patriots Jr High with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Boo Towell stole four bases. Jay County Patriots Jr High stole nine bases in the game. Jay County Patriots Jr High were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Peterson had the most chances in the field with 14. Izzy McGrath and Lucy Huston each collected one hit for Monroe Central Jr High. Monroe Central Jr High were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Alexa Tinsman had the most chances in the field with three. Jay County Patriots Jr High will travel to Delta middle school for their next game on Monday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.