
Raiders
| 03/09/26 vs Manteca | 6 |
| 03/06/26 vs East Union | 2 |
| 03/04/26 @ East Union | 11 |
| 03/02/26 vs East Union | 5 |
| 02/28/26 vs Bradshaw Christian | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
For the second straight game, Central Catholic will face off against Manteca. The Raiders will take on the Buffaloes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Central Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Central Catholic is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of California's top teams: Manteca, who was ranked third at the time (Central Catholic was ranked 11th). The Raiders skirted past the Buffaloes 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Raiders have posted since May 14, 2025.
Jacob Kiesel was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Marcus Davenport was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Central Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manteca only posted a batting average of .200.
Central Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Manteca, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Central Catholic has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Manteca struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.7 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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