Softball Game Preview: Central Hardin Bruins vs. Assumption Rockets

The Central Hardin Bruins will challenge the Assumption Rockets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Hardin will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.

Central Hardin came out on top against Elizabethtown on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Bruins walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Panthers.

Meanwhile, Assumption faced Daviess County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Rockets fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-3.

Assumption saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tia Ice, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Central Hardin's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-11. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Assumption, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-6.

Central Hardin suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Assumption in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Bruins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.