Northglenn hasn't had much luck against Centaurus recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Norse will challenge the Warriors at 11:00 a.m. Northglenn has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northglenn managed to slip by Mountain Range the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Norse came up short against the Mustangs on Thursday, falling 11-4.
Abel Villalpondo put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Villalpondo was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Mikey Rivera was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Oscar Guizar Silva was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Centaurus' offense. They lost 15-0 to Niwot on Thursday. Warriors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Cougars since Thursday.
Northglenn now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Centaurus, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Northglenn suffered a grim 19-0 defeat to Centaurus in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Norse avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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