Monroe Central hasn't had much luck against Centerville recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Golden Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. Centerville took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Monroe Central, who comes in off a win.
Monroe Central gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Southern Wells by a score of 7-4.
Kloe Brannon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
Jayme Brannon
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Brannon wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jayme Brannon, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave Jayme a new career-high. Laura Walker was another, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Centerville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 11-0 to Shenandoah. The match marked the first time this year in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
Madi Yount spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered 11 runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
Centerville's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Monroe Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-14.
Monroe Central might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Centerville in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Golden Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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