Lake Central scored five runs in the fifth inning, which helped them defeat La Porte Varsity Softball 9-1 on Tuesday. Kieanna Simpson started in the circle for La Porte. The pitcher went four and one-third innings, surrendering seven runs on five hits, striking out one and walking seven. Evie Travis and Madi Squire each collected one hit for La Porte. Travis led La Porte with one run batted in. La Porte turned one double play in the game. Next up for La Porte is a game at Chesterton on Wednesday.