Lakota came tearing into Monday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the St. Joseph Central Catholic Crimson Streaks as they made off with a 9-2 win. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Jack Widman
| 04/20/26 @ St. Joseph Central Catholic | 3 |
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Jack Widman was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and not a single walk). Widman was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hunter Sweeney was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Hines, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Lakota hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Joseph Central Catholic struck out seven times.
Lakota's record is now 8-2. As for St. Joseph Central Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Lakota has already played their next contest, an 8-0 defeat against Van Buren on the 21st. As for St. Joseph Central Catholic, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 13-1 loss against St. Mary Central Catholic on the 21st.
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