Porter Ridge High School standouts Kayla Purdy and Madison Stamper’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Wednesday, April 23

Porter Ridge High School standouts Kayla Purdy and Madison Stamper’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Wednesday, April 23
Kayla Purdy and Madison Stamper
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On Wednesday, April 23, former Porter Ridge High School standouts Kayla Purdy and Madison Stamper’s current college team, the Valparaiso Beacons, lost 1-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The game took place at Melissa Cook Stadium. This was their first matchup against the Fighting Irish this season.

The Beacons’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 12:05 p.m. at Valpo Softball Complex against Drake Bulldogs.

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Kayla Purdy
Pitcher
Freshman
5′10″

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Madison Stamper
Catcher
Sophomore
5′4″



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