Softball Game Preview: Chatham Central Bears vs. Eastern Randolph Wildcats

The Chatham Central Bears will head out on the road to challenge the Eastern Randolph Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Chatham Central is headed out to face Eastern Randolph after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Chatham Central put the hurt on Eastern Randolph with a sharp 12-2 victory on Monday.

Maddie Kaczmarczyk made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Kaczmarczyk was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maeson Smith, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Sallie Oldham was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Chatham Central took their win against Eastern Randolph when the teams last played on Monday by a conclusive 12-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chatham Central since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.