Softball Recap: Five Straight Home Victories for Central City

Bison

Margin (Wins)

09/06/25 vs Scottsbluff	14
09/09/25 vs NEN	12
09/15/25 vs O'Neill	10
09/11/25 @ Malcolm	9
08/26/25 @ Polk County	9

Central City won against Malcolm on Thursday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Bison never let the O'Neill Eagles get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Bison might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by eight runs or more this season.

Payton Burbach was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, earning one run and two stolen bases.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Journi Schindler, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Juno Ryan, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-3.

Central City lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in October of 2024.

Central City's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for O'Neill, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central City will head out to take on Fillmore Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bison are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for O'Neill, they will head out on the road to challenge Guardian Angels Central Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bluejays' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.