Cleburne is 0-10 against Centennial since April of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. Cleburne will challenge Centennial at 1:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Centennial will be up against a hot Cleburne squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. Cleburne was the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Seguin on Friday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 31, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Faith Evans was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Madison Glover
| 03/28/25 @ Seguin | 4 |
| 03/14/25 @ Everman | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Hudson | 2 |
| 02/15/25 vs Cedar Hill | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Mansfield Summit | 1 |
In other batting news, Kadenze Quzma and Madison Glover did most of the damage at the plate: Quzma scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Glover scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave Glover a new career-high. Jaycie Jones was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Cleburne was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Seguin only posted a batting average of .367.
Meanwhile, Centennial got themselves on the board against Mansfield Timberview on Friday, but Mansfield Timberview never followed suit. They blew past the Wolves 15-0. Considering the Spartans have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Alyssa Mayner made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Cheyenne Bruner was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madison Haynes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Centennial pushed their record up to 16-6 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Cleburne, their victory bumped their record up to 7-12-2.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cleburne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like Centennial struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cleburne suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Centennial in their previous meeting back in February. Will Cleburne 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.
