It was a proper cat-fight when Griffith challenged Hanover Central on Friday. The Panthers lost  11-4 to the Wildcats. The Panthers have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.
 Griffith saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was  Angelo Gallo, who  got on base  in three of his four plate appearances with one  run.  Steve McDermott was another,  going 2-for-3 with one  run.
Griffith's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Hanover Central, they have  been performing  incredibly well recently as they've  won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record  this season.
 Griffith will look to defend their home field  on Wednesday against Kankakee Valley  at 5:00  p.m. As for Hanover Central, they will square off against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 12:00  p.m.  on Saturday.
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