ALBION – The Whitko softball team came up just short in a 4-3 loss at Central Noble Wednesday.

The hosts took a 3-0 lead before the Wildcats rallied with three runs in the sixth inning to tie the contest. Hanna Yohe tied the game for Whitko with a two-run double.

Sydney Lancaster drove in the first run of the game for the Wildcats.

Yohe took the pitching loss despite a strong performance. She allowed just one earned run and five hits in six innings in the circle with six strikeouts and no walks.

Whitko plays Saturday in the Wawasee Invitational.