Kearney Catholic came out on top against Highway 6 on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive 13-run first inning. The Stars were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over the Trailblazers. 15 seems to be a good number for the Stars as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Raegan Ruyle and Brenleigh Huxoll made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Ruyle pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Huxoll tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At the plate, Ruyle got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Huxoll went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most stolen bases Ruyle has posted since back in September of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Cast, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Tessa Colling was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Kearney Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .760. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highway 6 only posted an OBP of .333.
Stars
| 08/25/25 @ Highway 6 | 15-1 |
| 10/03/24 @ Southern Valley/Alma | 13-0 |
| 10/01/24 @ Southern Valley/Alma | 15-3 |
| 09/28/24 @ Cozad | 5-3 |
| 09/19/24 @ York | 6-5 |
Kearney Catholic pushed their record up to 2-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Highway 6, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Looking ahead, Kearney Catholic will face off against Centura at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Centurions' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Stars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Highway 6, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Wilber-Clatonia at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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