Lakyn Matchett Leads Van Vleck Over Goliad

Matchett's dominant pitching performance powers Leopards to victory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Lakyn Matchett was the star of the show for the Van Vleck Leopards, tossing four innings of one-hit, six-strikeout ball to lead her team to victory over Goliad on Saturday. Matchett was nearly unhittable, not allowing a single earned run in the dominant outing.

Why it matters

Matchett's performance was crucial in securing the win for Van Vleck, who have been on a roll on the road lately. The Leopards will look to extend their four-game away winning streak when they face Almeta Crawford and her team on Tuesday.

The details

Matchett was in complete control throughout the game, striking out six batters and allowing just one hit over her four innings of work. Her stellar pitching was the key factor in Van Vleck's victory over Goliad.

  • The game took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Van Vleck will play their next game against Almeta Crawford on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Lakyn Matchett

The star pitcher for the Van Vleck Leopards, who dominated Goliad with a one-hit, six-strikeout performance.

Almeta Crawford

The opponent Van Vleck will face next, as the Leopards look to extend their four-game road winning streak.

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What’s next

Van Vleck will look to continue their road success when they face Almeta Crawford and her team on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

The takeaway

Lakyn Matchett's dominant pitching performance was the key factor in Van Vleck's victory over Goliad, and the Leopards will look to ride that momentum as they hit the road again to take on Almeta Crawford and her squad.