Baseball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for Columbia Central

Golden Eagles

Previous 5 Games

05/15/26 @ Hanover-Horton	17-5
05/11/26 @ Michigan Center	9-0
05/11/26 @ Michigan Center	13-0
05/09/26 @ St. Mary Catholic Central	12-4
05/06/26 vs Homer	6-0

Columbia Central came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Hanover-Horton Comets 17-5. That's more bragging rights for the Golden Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Noah Dankert and Conor Rentfrow were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Dankert tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Rentfrow struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. At the plate, Dankert went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI, while Rentfrow went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most doubles Rentfrow has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chase Dukate, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Camden Dukate, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Columbia Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Columbia Central's record is now 17-2. As for Hanover-Horton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-11.

Coming up, Columbia Central will venture away from home to face off against Quincy at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Hanover-Horton, they will welcome Addison at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.