Grand Island Central Catholic's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Seward Bluejays , sneaking past 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted since September 9, 2023.
Logan Rainforth made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Rainforth was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Rainforth wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacie Palik, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Grand Island Central Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Seward, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing McCook the next time they take the field. Seward will head out to face McCook at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Grand Island Central Catholic will play them later in the day, at 9:00 a.m.
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