For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Central and Flomaton meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Jaguars came out on top against the Hurricanes by a score of 14-10. The Jaguars haven't had any issues with the Hurricanes recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Tenley Smarr made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and nine unearned) runs off six hits. Smarr was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lexi Simmons, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. Addie Holland was another key player, going 4-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Jaguars
| 02/19/26 @ Flomaton | 17 |
| 02/17/26 @ Walton | 11 |
| 04/28/25 @ Baker | 9 |
| 04/17/25 vs Paxton | 12 |
| 04/16/25 vs Freeport | 8 |
| + 14 more games |
Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2025.
Central's record now sits at 2-0.
Looking ahead, Central will face off against Laurel Hill at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Jaguars their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Flomaton, they will square off against Escambia County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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