While Central put up some runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Cary-Grove. The Rockets came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 3-0. This was payback for the Rockets, who suffered a 3-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
The result came thanks to Aidric Arndt's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Thomas Koertgen, who went 2-for-3 with one home run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Jaxton Bovee was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Central hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cary-Grove struck out seven times.
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| 04/10/26 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 04/10/25 - Home | 2-3 L |
| 04/09/25 - Away | 0-1 L |
| 04/11/24 - Home | 1-3 L |
| 04/09/24 - Away | 1-9 L |
| + 5 more games |
Central now has a winning record of 5-4-2. As for Cary-Grove, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Looking ahead, Central will square off against Marmion at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Cary-Grove, they will challenge Wauconda at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.
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