Columbia Central had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt East Jackson on Friday. The Golden Eagles were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Trojans. The result was nothing new for the Golden Eagles, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Hailey Wetherby made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Leelyn Brown was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Gabby Gaydosh was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Columbia Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Jackson struck out 14 times.
Golden Eagles
| 05/02/25 vs East Jackson | 12-0 |
| 04/29/25 @ Northwest | 4-2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Vandercook Lake | 15-0 |
| 04/24/25 vs Lumen Christi Catholic | 4-1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Lumen Christi Catholic | 4-1 |
| + 5 more games |
The win keeps Columbia Central at an undefeated 10-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season. As for East Jackson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia Central will host Leslie at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for East Jackson, they will square off against Morenci at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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