Jackson Center lost against Hardin Northern back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Tigers came up short against the Polar Bears, falling 10-4.
Ian Stengel was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Stengel was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
Stengel wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blake Noble, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another was Preston Serr, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Jackson Center now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Hardin Northern, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Jackson Center will face off against Anna at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Hardin Northern, they are taking a road trip to take on Waynesfield-Goshen at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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