Carroll has gone 9-1 against Tri-Central recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Cougars will host the Trojans at 5:30 p.m. Carroll is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Carroll will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against North White on Friday. The Cougars blew past the Vikings 25-5. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jadelyn Lennon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Lennon was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Madyson Isley
| 05/08/26 @ North White | 2 |
| 04/29/26 @ Taylor | 1 |
| 04/21/26 @ Delphi Community | 1 |
| 04/20/26 vs Faith Christian | 1 |
| 04/10/26 vs Lewis Cass | 1 |
In other batting news, Madyson Isley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Bryleigh Springer was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Carroll always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .660. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North White only posted an OBP of .304.
Meanwhile, Tri-Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Sheridan.
Logan Creason made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Claire Conrad, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Tri-Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Carroll, their win bumped their record up to 12-5.
Tri-Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Carroll has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. It's a different story for Tri-Central, though, as they've been averaging 11.3 hits. Given Carroll's sizable advantage in that area, the Trojans will need to find a way to close that gap.
Carroll got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in May of 2025 against Tri-Central by a conclusive 7-0 score. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Trojans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
