Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Catholic Central). They put the hurt on the St. Francis Mariners with a sharp 14-3 victory on Thursday. With that win, the Hilltoppers brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Isabella Gratton
| 05/08/25 vs St. Francis | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Racine Lutheran | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Shoreland Lutheran | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Living Word Lutheran | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Dominican | 1 |
Jenna Pechous and Isabella Gratton made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Pechous tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gratton struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Pechous has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Pechous went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Gratton went 3-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Gratton a new career-high.
In other batting news, Catholic Central got a massive performance out of Molly Brauer, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Avery Bauer, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Catholic Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
With the victory, Catholic Central broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-7. As for St. Francis, they moved to 5-9 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Catholic Central will square off against Luther Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Phoenix will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Hilltoppers surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Francis, they are taking a road trip to face off against Milwaukee Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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