Pueblo Central and Pueblo County are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2021, but likely not for long. The Wildcats will take on the Hornets at 12:15 p.m. on Friday. Pueblo Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Pueblo Central will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Mead on Saturday. The Wildcats never let the Mavericks get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won 11 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Sophia Perez
| 10/18/25 vs Mead | 2 |
| 10/18/25 vs Discovery Canyon | 1 |
| 10/02/25 vs Pueblo Centennial | 1 |
| 09/13/25 vs Palmer Ridge | 1 |
| 09/05/25 vs Mountain Vista | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Sophia Perez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two triples, and one RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Norah Montes was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Pueblo Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mead only posted an OBP of .118.
Meanwhile, Pueblo County faced Cheyenne Mountain in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Hornets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Red-Tailed Hawks. The victory was familiar territory for the Hornets, who have now won five contests in a row.
Aubree Peralta was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Brooklyn Markus also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Pueblo Central's record now sits at 21-5. As for Pueblo County, their record is now 18-6.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pueblo Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Pueblo County struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pueblo Central was able to grind out a solid win over Pueblo County in their previous meeting back in September, winning 11-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
