Monticello is 0-8 against Goshen Central since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Panthers will host the Gladiators at 4:15 p.m.
Monticello is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of Beacon.
Ryleigh Schoonmaker was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Schoonmaker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Monticello got a big performance out of Taylor Crumley, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Reiley Schloicka was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Goshen Central took care of business in their home opener (barely) on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Kingston 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Gladiators have posted since April 19, 2024.
Like Monticello, Goshen Central also got a great game from a two-way player: Addison Freiberger. She struck out 13 batters over 7.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave Freiberger a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Marley Northrup was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Olivia Jordan, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Monticello might still be hurting after the 19-1 loss they got from Goshen Central in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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