Calhoun hasn't had much luck against Jersey recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Warriors will be playing at home against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Calhoun is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Calhoun's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over Barry Western. The Warriors have beaten the Wildcats the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Wildcats has come to flipping the script.
Calhoun let Jack Goode and Easton Wallendorf run wild. Goode went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Wallendorf went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Goode has posted since back in March of 2025. Jack Zipprich was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Calhoun kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Jersey's offense. They fell just short of Mascoutah by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost nine in a row.
Jersey's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Calhoun, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
Calhoun might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Jersey in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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