Centennial is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Stillwater is on a four-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Cougars will welcome the Ponies at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Centennial 2.7, Stillwater 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Centennial had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Elk River on Tuesday. The Cougars blew past the Elks 10-1. Considering the Cougars have won three contests by more than eight runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Stillwater ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top against Park by a score of 7-3. The Ponies haven't had any issues with the Wolfpack recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Ella Weisser spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Zrust, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Amber Buchkoski, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Centennial's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Stillwater, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Centennial came up short against Stillwater when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 5-1. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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