
Maroons
04/12/25 @ Peoria | 21 |
03/24/25 @ St. Teresa | 17 |
04/22/25 vs Richwoods | 15 |
04/17/25 @ Urbana | 15 |
04/01/25 @ Rantoul | 15 |
Champaign Central got themselves on the board against Richwoods on Tuesday, but Richwoods never followed suit. They blew past the Knights 15-0. The result was nothing new for the Maroons, who have now won ten games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Haley Helm made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Jaila Davis was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Helm, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Champaign Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Champaign Central's record is now 12-1. As for Richwoods, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Looking ahead, Champaign Central will take on Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Richwoods, they will challenge Bloomington at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Purple Raiders will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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