Cardinal Newman had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Palm Beach Central Broncos by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Crusaders have suffered since March 1, 2024.
Madelyn Horner was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Reese Khanna, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cardinal Newman will venture away from home to face off against Boca Raton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Cardinal Newman has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Palm Beach Central, they are taking a road trip to challenge Oxbridge Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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