
Pioneers
08/23/25 @ Guardian Angels Central Catholic | 4-2 |
10/11/24 @ Boone Central | 18-8 |
10/03/24 @ Logan View/Scribner-Snyder | 11-3 |
09/28/24 @ Douglas County West | 11-9 |
Fort Calhoun had won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they bumped up to 3-0 to make it five. They had just enough and edged out the Guardian Angels Central Catholic Bluejays 4-2. The Pioneers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bluejays, too.
Lyla Pearson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Pearson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Izabelle Greenough was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
As for Guardian Angels Central Catholic, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since October 1, 2024.
On Guardian Angels Central Catholic's side, Abi Toline spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Toline has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Fort Calhoun has already played their next game, a 3-0 win against Tekamah-Herman on the 26th. As for Guardian Angels Central Catholic, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 2-1 victory against Ashland-Greenwood on the 28th.
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