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This Saturday, Kokomo prepares to host the 2025 Indiana high school softball semistate tournaments, featuring a thrilling lineup of matchups. Student-athletes and fans are gearing up for an action-packed day as teams battle for a chance to compete in the state championship games at Purdue’s Bittinger Stadium. Among the standout players is Jacklynn Hosier, who excels in both softball and basketball. With anticipation high, this weekend promises to be a memorable event for all involved, showcasing young athletic talent throughout the state.

Excitement Builds in Kokomo for Indiana High School Softball Semistate Matches!

As the weekend rolls around, all eyes are on Kokomo where the 2025 Indiana high school softball semistate tournaments are set to kick off this Saturday. It’s a thrilling time for student-athletes, coaches, and fans alike as they gear up for a day packed with exciting matchups that could determine who moves onto the prestigious state championship games taking place on June 13-14 at Purdue’s Bittinger Stadium.

Your Saturday Matchups Breakdown

This Saturday promises an action-packed schedule, starting bright and early! Here’s the breakdown:

  • Penn vs. Harrison (West Lafayette) – 11 a.m.
  • Crown Point vs. FW Carroll – 1 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 – 7 p.m.
  • Floyd Central vs. Greenfield-Central – 11 a.m.
  • Center Grove vs. Terre Haute North – 1 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 – 7 p.m.
  • Hanover Central vs. Columbia City – 11 a.m.
  • Mississinewa vs. Western – 1 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6 – 7 p.m.
  • Charlestown vs. Evansville Memorial – 11 a.m.
  • New Palestine vs. Cathedral – 1 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 7 vs. Winner of Game 8 – 7 p.m.
  • Andrean vs. Alexandria-Monroe – 11 a.m.
  • Central Noble vs. Rossville – 1 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 10 – 7 p.m.
  • Monrovia vs. Tecumseh – 11 a.m.
  • Salem vs. Triton Central – 12:30 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 – 7 p.m.
  • Southwood vs. South Central (Union Mills) – 11 a.m.
  • North Newton vs. Riverton Parke – 1 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 13 vs. Winner of Game 14 – 7 p.m.
  • West Washington vs. Clay City – 10:30 a.m.
  • Lutheran vs. Tri – 12:30 p.m.
  • Winner of Game 15 vs. Winner of Game 16 – 7 p.m.

The Talented Jacklynn Hosier Juggles Responsibilities

In the midst of this intense competition, one star athlete, Jacklynn Hosier, is truly making headlines. Just the night before, she played for the Indiana All-Stars basketball team in a match against Kentucky in Lexington. Although her team faced a tough loss, Jacklynn didn’t have time to dwell on it. She quickly turned to prepare for Alexandria’s Class 2A softball semistate game against Andrean, starting Saturday morning at Kokomo.

If the Alexandria team can pull off a victory, Jacklynn has big plans to return just in time for their championship game at 7 p.m. Later that same evening, the All-Stars will have a rematch against Kentucky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. To make it all happen, she’s even mentioned the need for a police escort—talk about determination!

Balancing Talent Across Sports

Jacklynn shines on the softball diamond as a shortstop. Her contributions helped lead Alexandria to their first-ever regional championship victory, a milestone worth celebrating! This year, after skipping softball in the previous season due to her AAU basketball commitments, she made a pact with her softball coach to join the team and play her heart out.

While basketball may be her priority with a potential college recruitment underway, she loves being a key part of both teams. It’s clear that her heart lies in contributing to her teammates’ success, whether it’s on the court or the field.

A Look Back at the All-Stars’ Performance

As for the Indiana All-Stars, their recent performance against Kentucky revealed areas for improvement. They allowed a staggering 26 offensive rebounds, which undoubtedly affected their game outcome, finishing with a score of 84-73 in favor of Kentucky. Players like Maya Makalusky stepped up to contribute significant points, scoring 18 in total.

The All-Stars will be looking to split the series in their rematch, and with the historical rivalry favoring Indiana at a record of 55-42, there’s hope to turn the tide! The focus this time around will be all about cleaning up their rebounding strategies. It’s bound to be an exciting day for both sports fans and players as they gear up for what promises to be an electrifying Saturday!

Be sure to stay tuned for updates and results from the Softball Semistate and basketball matchups this weekend!

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