If Blackhawk was feeling good fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Ambridge on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cougars took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Catholic Trojans on Monday. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Elijah White
| 04/28/25 vs North Catholic | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Ambridge | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Central Valley | 0 |
| 04/14/25 vs Beaver | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Central Valley | 1 |
Elijah White was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Connor Welsh made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Stephen Knallay was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Blackhawk has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season. As for North Catholic, their record now sits at 7-5.
While Blackhawk had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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