Forest Area had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it six. They lost 13-3 to the Central Lake Trojans. The Warriors were not able to make up for their defeat to the Trojans from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Central Lake, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-4. That looming 13-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Central Lake's part, Gary Vandenbrook made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vandenbrook also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Central Lake is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3 otherwise. Vandenbrook was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Riley Shafer was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nolyn Whisler, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Forest Area will challenge rival Pellston at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Central Lake is set to face off against their familiar foe Inland Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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