Reed-Custer had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 6-22 to make it seven. They lost 11-5 to the Prairie Central Hawks. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Reed-Custer saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Christian Mounts, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Prairie Central, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 11-14 record. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
On Prairie Central's side, the team relied heavily on Will Skala, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Skala has become a key player for the Hawks: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Collin Hartman, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Reed-Custer and Prairie Central will both be playing Dwight the next time they take the field. The Hawks will host the Trojans at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Comets will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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