The East Knox varsity softball team dropped both of Saturday’s home non‑conference games against Pleasant, falling 8–0 in the 11 a.m. matchup and 7–3 in the 1 p.m. contest.
Both games were played on March 21, on East Knox’s home field.
East Knox continued searching for its footing after opening the season 0–2, scoring three total runs while allowing 15. The Bulldogs showed competitive stretches in the second game, generating offense and extending innings, but Pleasant’s combination of disciplined pitching, timely hitting, and clean defensive execution set the tone across both matchups. Saturday’s results marked the third straight loss to Pleasant dating back to last season, when the Spartans earned a 15–4 home non‑conference win on Mar. 29, 2025. That meeting showcased Pleasant’s offensive firepower and remains a reference point as East Knox works to close the gap in the matchup.
East Knox now turns its attention to its next opportunity, a home non‑conference game against Coshocton scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. The matchup offers the Bulldogs a chance to reset, regroup, and seek their first win of the season on familiar turf.
The Bulldogs and Coshocton last met on Apr. 8, 2023, when East Knox swept a doubleheader on the road, winning 10–0 in the 11 a.m. game and 17–0 in the 1 p.m. contest. Those dominant performances remain among East Knox’s most decisive victories in recent seasons and provide a historical backdrop as the teams prepare to meet again.