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Bull Dogs topple Panthers for first victory
Columbus North baseball team bounces back from season-opening loss with 17-7 win at Jennings County
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:18am
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The Columbus North Bull Dogs baseball team picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating the Jennings County Panthers 17-7 after losing their season opener the previous day. The Bull Dogs built an early lead but saw the Panthers tie the game in the second inning before North pulled away with five runs in the fourth and four more in the seventh.
Why it matters
This win helps the Bull Dogs bounce back from their season-opening loss and get their first victory under their belt. It's an important early-season result as the team looks to build momentum and compete in their conference and state tournament.
The details
The Bull Dogs scored three runs in the first inning and four in the second to take an early 7-0 lead, but the Panthers answered with seven runs in the bottom of the second to tie the game. North then pulled away with five runs in the fourth inning and four more in the seventh to secure the 17-7 victory. Daiju Iwaya pitched three shutout innings in relief to pick up the win, while several Bull Dogs hitters had big games, including Macario Mendez (4-for-4), Iwaya (3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs), and Dillon Long (2-for-3 with a double and five RBIs).
- The Bull Dogs lost their season opener on Monday.
- The win over the Panthers came on Tuesday.
The players
Daiju Iwaya
The Columbus North pitcher who earned the win in relief, pitching three shutout innings.
Bryson Satterfield
The Columbus North starting pitcher.
Macario Mendez
The Columbus North player who went 4-for-4 at the plate.
Dillon Long
The Columbus North player who went 2-for-3 with a double and five RBIs.
Cooper Lane
The Jennings County player who went 3-for-4 with a double.
What they’re saying
“This was a big bounce-back win for us after the tough loss to start the season. The guys really came together and played well in all facets of the game.”
— Daiju Iwaya, Columbus North Pitcher
What’s next
The Bull Dogs will look to build on this win as they continue their season, with their next game scheduled for this Friday against a conference rival.
The takeaway
The Columbus North baseball team showed resilience in bouncing back from their season-opening loss with a decisive 17-7 victory over Jennings County. This early-season win should give the Bull Dogs confidence as they aim to compete for their conference title and make a deep run in the state tournament.
