Cotter came into this matchup off a tough 18-run defeat on Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Life Way Christian by a score of 8-6 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cotter of the 4-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Cole Tilton
| 03/10/25 vs Marshall | 3 |
| 04/18/25 @ Life Way Christian | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Alpena | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Lead Hill | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Calico Rock | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Cole Tilton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Cotter's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Brayden Adams, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
This is the second loss in a row for Cotter and nudges their season record down to 9-8. As for Life Way Christian, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cotter will host Izard County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Life Way Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Westside at 4:00 p.m.
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