Bishop Carroll waltzed into their game on Monday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They blew past the Heights Falcons 17-7. Considering the Golden Eagles have won eight matchups by more than eight runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Hunter Axline made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Judd Blasi, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Bishop Carroll's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Drew Niedens, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Golden Eagles
| 04/20/26 @ Heights | 53.8% |
| 04/20/26 @ Heights | 44% |
| 04/15/26 vs Kapaun Mt. Carmel | 19% |
| 04/14/26 @ South | 38.1% |
| 04/14/26 @ South | 48% |
| + 21 more games |
Bishop Carroll was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .538. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
Bishop Carroll's record is now 10-4. As for Heights, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.
Bishop Carroll has already played their next contest, a 3-1 loss against Olathe South on the 25th. As for Heights, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat against West on the 27th.
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