Bethlehem Central is a perfect 4-0 against Niskayuna since April of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Eagles will host the Silver Warriors at 4:15 p.m. Neither Bethlehem Central nor Niskayuna posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Bethlehem Central is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New York's top teams: Colonie Central, who was ranked 16th at the time (Bethlehem Central was ranked 19th). The Eagles fell just short of the Wolfpack by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Emma Hanlon
| 05/05/26 vs Colonie Central | 7 |
| 05/01/26 vs Albany | 10 |
| 04/28/26 vs Chatham | 5 |
Emma Hanlon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Niskayuna fell victim to Shenendehowa and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 6-0 to the High School.
Bethlehem Central's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Niskayuna, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Bethlehem Central was able to grind out a solid win over Niskayuna in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, winning 6-2. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Silver Warriors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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