Shelbyville softball’s power surge continued Monday in Pendleton when a four home run performance spurred the Golden Bears to a 9-6 victory over the Arabians.
Addisenn Weaver had two runs as part of a three-hit game and Katie Mathies belted her fifth homer of the season. Kiley McIver collected her third bomb as the Golden Bears improved to 7-1 this year and 2-0 versus Hoosier Heritage Conference opponents.
Cheyenne Eads improved to 4-1 in the pitcher’s circle with a complete-game performance that included seven strikeouts.
Pendleton Heights (4-3, 1-1 HHC) got home runs from Kieli Ryan, Caroline DeRolf, Grace Scott and Bo Shelton but it was not enough to keep up with a Shelbyville squad that has 25 home runs now.
The strong start to the season has not helped the Golden Bears’ ranking in the most recent state coaches poll.
Shelbyville is ranked 19th in Class 4A this week, six spots lower than Pendleton Heights.
Roncalli is the new No. 1 in 4A. New Palestine is fifth and Center Grove is sixth.
Greenfield-Central and Mt. Vernon, both HHC foes for Shelbyville, also received votes.
Tri is ranked No. 1 in Class A. Lutheran is third and Hauser is tied for fourth.
Tecumseh is the top-ranked team in 2A. Speedway is eighth and Eastern Hancock is 10th.
Edgewood and Yorktown are tied for the top spot in 3A. Cathedral is 16th followed by Greensburg.
The Golden Bears are back in action Thursday when Rushville (2-2) comes to town.
