Catholic Central had lost five straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it six. They came up short against the Brookfield Academy Blue Knights, falling 15-5. The Hilltoppers were not able to make up for their loss to the Blue Knights from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Brookfield Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
For Brookfield Academy's part, Kolton Nimmer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nimmer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Brookfield Academy gave Patrick Mahoney the start and clearly made the right call: he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Mahoney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Catholic Central will host Big Foot at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Hilltoppers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chiefs have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Brookfield Academy, they will be playing at home against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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