Crusaders
| 04/28/25 @ Johnsonburg | 12-8 |
| 04/25/25 @ Brookville | 6-3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Port Allegany | 6-4 |
| 04/22/25 vs DuBois Central Catholic | 2-0 |
| 04/09/25 @ Brockway | 9-6 |
| 04/04/25 @ Bradford | 4-2 |
Elk County Catholic waltzed into their matchup on Monday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They walked away with a 12-8 victory over the Johnsonburg Rams. The Crusaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Matthew Gilmore was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gilmore was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Lance O'Neill was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jack Breindel, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Elk County Catholic pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Johnsonburg, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-10.
Coincidentally, Elk County Catholic and Johnsonburg will both be playing Smethport the next time they take the field. The Rams will host the Hubbers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Crusaders will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on May 6.
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