Roncalli faced Gibson Southern in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Royals beat the Titans by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 4-2. This was payback for the Royals, who suffered a 9-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jaiden Kuria spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Roncalli let Rudy Schoettle and Collin Ash run wild. Schoettle scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Ash scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Schoettle has posted since back in May of 2024.
Royals
| 04/14/25 vs Gibson Southern | 4-2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Kokomo | 4-2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Heritage Christian | 11-1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Southport | 14-2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Columbus North | 10-5 |
| + 2 more games |
The win (which was Roncalli's seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Gibson Southern, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roncalli will welcome Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Royals' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Gibson Southern, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Boonville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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