Lake Central won 4-2 at home in the rivals' first meeting this season, but Lucka said she felt confident in the rematch, which could potentially be a trilogy if both teams win their sectionals and advance to a Class 4A regional June 1.
"I knew my defense was behind me, and they did so good," Lucka said. "They were perfect, so I was just trying to play for them and pitch my best game."
Lucka ended the game by striking out Indians senior and Eastern Illinois recruit Mikayla Creasbaum in the top of the seventh inning, and Lucka's teammates immediately rushed the diamond to give her a group hug.