While Central didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Jensen Beach Falcons on Wednesday. The victory was familiar territory for the Cobras, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Rupert Blackwood Jr
| 02/12/25 vs Jensen Beach | 14 |
| 04/02/24 vs Vero Beach | 6 |
| 04/26/24 vs Jensen Beach | 5 |
| 02/20/24 @ John Carroll Catholic | 5 |
| 03/18/24 vs Orangewood Christian | 4 |
Rupert Blackwood Jr spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Nathaniel Morel was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominick Grimaldi, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Central's record is now 4-0-1.
Coincidentally, Central and Jensen Beach will both be playing Lincoln Park Academy the next time they take the field. Jensen Beach will host Lincoln Park Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Central will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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