The Elk County Catholic Crusaders will venture away from home to face off against the Port Allegany Gators at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Elk County Catholic needed a bit of extra time to put away Brockway. They came out on top against the Rovers by a score of 9-6. The Crusaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Matthew Gilmore was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Brem, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Charlie Geci also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Elk County Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Port Allegany put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Coudersport 12-4. The game was the first time the Gators have beaten the Falcons on their field since April 23, 2022.
Elk County Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. As for Port Allegany, their record now sits at 4-0.
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