After losing to Ridgeview the last time they met, Centennial decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Golden Hawks won by a run and slipped past the Wolf Pack 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Golden Hawks have posted against the Wolf Pack since May 20, 2021.
Ross Rocha
| 03/20/26 vs Ridgeview | 2 |
| 03/14/26 vs Independence | 1 |
| 03/10/26 @ Clovis West | 1 |
| 03/03/26 vs Clovis East | 1 |
| 02/24/26 @ St. Joseph | 2 |
Ross Rocha got the start for Centennial and what a start it was: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Rocha has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. Mario Anguiano picked up the save, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tanner Parsons, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one double. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Taylor, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Centennial is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-5-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Ridgeview, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-2 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Centennial will head out to square off against Garces Memorial at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Ridgeview, they are taking a road trip to take on Atascadero at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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