The Centennial Chargers will be playing at home against the Champaign Central Maroons at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece.
Centennial lost 17-2 to Normal West on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Champaign Central didn't have quite enough to beat Lincoln on Friday and fell 4-2.
Haley Helm put in work no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Helm has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Helm was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Champaign Central, their loss dropped their record down to 15-11-1.
Centennial came up short against Champaign Central when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 6-2. Will Centennial have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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