The Cusick Panthers will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Oroville Hornets at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Oroville will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Cusick extended their winning streak to four on Tuesday. The Panthers never let Republic get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-12-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, Oroville hadn't done well against Manson recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hornets put the hurt on the Trojans with a sharp 21-6 win.
Will Moreau was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Oroville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Oroville's victory bumped their record up to 4-0-1. As for Cusick, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Cusick couldn't quite get it done against Oroville in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 as they fell 5-0. Will the Panthers 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 baseball content.
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