Softball Preview: Hastings Tigers vs. Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders
Hastings is 8-2 against Grand Island Central Catholic since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Hastings Tigers are on the road again to play the Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Hastings is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nebraska's top teams: Gretna East, who was ranked 16th in their home state at the time (Hastings was ranked sixth). Hastings lost 13-4 to Gretna East on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Grand Island Central Catholic fell victim to Freeman and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Crusaders have suffered since August 31st.
Hastings' defeat dropped their record down to 16-6. As for Grand Island Central Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season.
Hastings came up short against Grand Island Central Catholic in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 10-7. Can Hastings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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