Lakeside Varsity Dragons Defeats Struthers on comeback win for Senior Night

May 8, 2026

The Lakeside Lady Dragons celebrated their senior Quinn Noble by delivering a come from behind victory over Struthers and clinch the 12-11 win.

Lyla Hamilton drove in four runs on four hits to lead Lakeside Varsity Dragons past Struthers 12-11 on Thursday. Hamilton singled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the fourth inning, scoring two.

Bats blistered as Lakeside Varsity Dragons collected 10 hits and Struthers tallied 10 in the high-scoring game.

Struthers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Hannah Susany singled, scoring one run, Emily McDowell singled, scoring two runs, Addison Liptak singled, scoring two runs, and Riley Guy grounded out, scoring one run.

Struthers added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Livia Waback singled to center field, Vivian Marker singled down the left field line, and Struthers scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run.

Lakeside Varsity Dragons flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring five runs on five hits to take the lead, 12-11. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Keeley Faenza that drove in two.

Sami Murphy pitched four innings in relief for Lakeside Varsity Dragons. The hurler gave up three hits and two runs (one earned) while, striking out five and walking three. Hamilton led things off in the circle for Lakeside Varsity Dragons. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and nine runs (eight earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two. McDowell began the game for Struthers. The starting pitcher allowed 10 hits and 12 runs (seven earned) over six innings, striking out six and walking seven.

Lakeside Varsity Dragons tallied 10 hits in the game. Faenza and Ellison Strubbe each collected multiple hits for Lakeside Varsity Dragons. Lakeside Varsity Dragons had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Natalie Myers and Hannah Olson led the team with two walks each. Hamilton stole four bases. Lakeside Varsity Dragons stole four bases in the game.

Struthers tallied 10 hits in the game. Gabriella McDowell led Struthers with three hits in four at bats. McDowell and Liptak each drove in two runs for Struthers. Guy collected two hits for Struthers in four at bats. Liptak stole two bases. Struthers had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Struthers stole four bases in the game. Struthers turned one double play in the game.

Next up for Lakeside Varsity Dragons is a game against Laurel on Saturday.