The Central Catholic Rams are taking a road trip to challenge the Forest Grove Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Central Catholic took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Southridge 7-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Portland Razo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Olivia Pompetti, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Forest Grove posted their closest win since May 2, 2025 on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Jesuit, sneaking past 5-4.
Kherington Wright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Grace Arruda was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Cali Davis was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Central Catholic's record now sits at 4-5. As for Forest Grove, their record is now 7-2.
Central Catholic suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Forest Grove in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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