After low-scoring totals in their previous four match, Centennial brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers on Tuesday. The Chargers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Panthers, too.
Zoe Goodreau made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three runs.
Annie Loschen
| 04/29/25 @ Paxton-Buckley-Loda | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Danville | 1 |
| 04/26/25 @ Peoria Notre Dame | 1 |
| 03/24/25 @ St. Thomas More | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Annie Loschen, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Brylie Klaudt was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Centennial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive games.
The victory snapped Centennial's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-7 record. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Centennial will venture away from home to square off against St. Joseph-Ogden at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, they will head out to challenge St. Thomas More at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers are facing the Sabers at the right time seeing as the Sabers are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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