Softball Recap: Central Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Central can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Penns Valley Area Rams. This was payback for the Dragons, who suffered a 9-1 loss the last time these two teams met.

Riley Peterson

Base on Balls Against

05/04/26 vs Penns Valley Area	2
05/01/26 @ Westmont Hilltop	1
04/21/26 vs Bald Eagle Area	1

Riley Peterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Central's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Norah Bechtel, who went 2-for-3 with one run. That run marked the first that Bechtel has scored this season. Another was Hailey Fries, who earned one run and two stolen bases.

Central picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-13. As for Penns Valley Area, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-10.

Coming up, Central will head out to challenge Bedford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bisons' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so the Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Penns Valley Area, they will host Westmont Hilltop at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hilltoppers have averaged an impressive 10.9 runs per game this season.