North Bend Central hadn't done well against Highway 91 recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Tigers blew past Highway 91 12-2. With that win, the Tigers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Emma Rangeloff made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run and two runs.
Addison Johnson
| 09/22/25 @ Highway 91 | 4 |
| 08/25/25 @ Centennial | 2 |
| 09/13/25 vs Douglas County West | 1 |
| 08/28/25 vs Pierce | 1 |
| 08/26/25 @ Raymond Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Addison Johnson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Pyper Daugherty was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
North Bend Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
North Bend Central's record is now 9-11. As for Highway 91, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-15.
Looking ahead, North Bend Central will face off against Platteview at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highway 91, they will take on Aquinas at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Monarchs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.74 runs per game on average), something Highway 91 will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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