Central Kitsap extended their winning streak to five on Monday, bumping their season record up to 9-1 in the process. Everything went their way against the River Ridge Hawks as they made off with a 14-1 win. Considering the Cougars have won seven matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Coral Howell spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Scarlett Mabe, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Kylee Peterson, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Cougars
| 04/14/25 @ River Ridge | 17 |
| 04/03/25 @ Silas | 16 |
| 04/01/25 vs Peninsula | 11 |
| 03/31/25 vs Gig Harbor | 10 |
| 03/27/25 @ Bellarmine Prep | 10 |
| + 12 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Central Kitsap kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
As for River Ridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. The contest marked their lowest-scoring match so far this season.
On River Ridge's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Raylie Birklid, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Central Kitsap has already played their next game, a 23-1 victory against Bremerton on the 16th. As for River Ridge, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 18-5 win against Bellarmine Prep on the 17th.
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