Central is a perfect 4-0 against Greater Johnstown since April of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Dragons will take on the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Greater Johnstown took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Central, who comes in off a win.
On Tuesday, Central needed a bit of extra time to put away Bishop Guilfoyle. They skirted past the Marauders 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Dragons have posted since April 22, 2024.
Riley Peterson
| 04/01/25 vs Bishop Guilfoyle | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Bellefonte | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Everett | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Penns Valley Area | 0 |
| 03/18/25 @ Clearfield | 1 |
Riley Peterson spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexis Fetzer, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Norah Bechtel was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Greater Johnstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Westmont Hilltop, falling 22-2. On the bright side, the two- run effort marked the Trojans' highest-scoring matchup to date.
Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Greater Johnstown, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything went Central's way against Greater Johnstown when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Central made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dragons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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