Softball Recap: Central Wins Going Away Against Crystal Lake South

Central never let their opponents score on Thursday. They blew past the Crystal Lake South Gators 14-0. The Rockets have beaten the Gators the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Gators has come to flipping the script.

Central got a great performance from Isabella Reed as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over six innings pitched.

Kelsey Covey

Runs (Career)

04/10/25 @ Crystal Lake South	4
05/03/24 @ Dundee-Crown	2
04/25/24 @ Crystal Lake South	2
04/13/24 vs Dundee-Crown	2
04/13/24 vs Elgin	2

At the plate, Kelsey Covey was incredible, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Kendall Glonek was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.

Central's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Crystal Lake South, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will venture away from home to take on Geneva at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Rockets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Crystal Lake South, they will square off against Hampshire at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.