Baseball Recap: North Central Sets Scoring Season-High Against Gorham Fayette

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Central). They blew past Gorham Fayette 10-4 on Thursday. The victory was some much needed relief for North Central as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.

Kade Stewart was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.

Gavin Shockley

Hits (Career)

04/24/25 @ Gorham Fayette	3
04/21/25 @ Edgerton	1
04/19/25 @ Hudson	1
04/04/25 vs Pettisville	1
04/13/24 vs Hudson	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Shockley, who went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Logan Clark was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

North Central's record is now 4-7. As for Gorham Fayette, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. North Central is set to square off against their familiar foe Hilltop at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Gorham Fayette will challenge rival Edon at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.