Softball Recap: Centennial Has No Trouble Against Northland

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Previous Games

04/02/25 - Home	24-0 W
04/23/21 - Away	18-0 W
03/29/21 - Home	17-0 W
04/29/19 - Away	13-3 W
04/03/19 - Home	7-6 W
+ 5 more games

Centennial got themselves on the board against Northland on Wednesday, but Northland never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 24-0 margin over the Vikings. That 24 run margin sets a new team best for the Stars this season.

Iris McConnell and Ellie Glover made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, McConnell pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Glover tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. At bat, McConnell scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Glover scored three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Glover also put up a double, which was her first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Hammond, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Aza Corbett was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-4.

Centennial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.

Centennial's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Northland, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Coming up, Centennial will be playing in front of their home fans against Linden-McKinley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Northland, they will square off against Marysville at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.