Softball Recap: Central Wins Going Away Against Laurel Hill

Jaguars

Margin (Wins)

03/03/25 @ Santa Rosa Christian	19
02/27/25 @ Booker T. Washington	18
02/25/25 vs Laurel Hill	14
03/25/25 @ Laurel Hill	13
03/06/25 vs W.S. Neal	10

Central's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Laurel Hill Hoboes 13-0. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.

The team relied heavily on Shelby Zigler, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Taegan Baggett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Laurel Hill struck out nine times.

Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Laurel Hill, they now have a losing record of 3-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will take on Freeport at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central will need to watch out since Freeport has now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Laurel Hill, they will venture away from home to challenge Baker at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Laurel Hill's pitchers better be ready for this one: Baker has averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.