The matchup between Cambridge-Isanti and Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] on Saturday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Bluejackets' pitcher stepped up to hand the Wolverines a 21-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Bluejackets considering their one-run performance the matchup before.

Mackenzie Brooks
| 04/11/26 @ Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] | 9 |
| 05/08/25 vs Chisago Lakes Area | 7 |
| 05/06/25 @ St. Francis | 8 |
| 04/29/25 @ Becker | 13 |
Mackenzie Brooks made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Amiya Polzin and Taitum Kostecka did most of the damage at the plate: Polzin went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Kostecka went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Kostecka has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Lilly Tanko, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Cambridge-Isanti now has a winning record of 2-1.
Looking ahead, Cambridge-Isanti will take on Becker at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia], they will host Mesabi East at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The contest will give the Wolverines their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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