Aurora Central extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-6. They came up short against Thornton, falling 13-1. Aurora Central was not able to make up for their defeat to Thornton from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Aurora Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sayda Nogueda, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.
As for Thornton, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1-1. The result was nothing new for Thornton, who have now won three games by 12 runs or more so far this season.
On Thornton's side, Izabella Groover was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Groover was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makayla Florez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Layla Martinez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aurora Central will head out to face off against Overland at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Thornton, they will take on Adams City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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