The Monroe Central Seminoles will challenge the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Monroe Central earned a 6-1 win over Magnolia.
Karlie Haslam made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 11 innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-6 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jadyn Miller, who scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jauna McElroy, who went 2-for-6 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Wheeling Central Catholic got themselves on the board against Toronto on Wednesday, but Toronto never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 9-0 margin over the Red Knights. The Maroon Knights haven't had any issues with the Red Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
The win got Monroe Central back to even at 3-3. As for Wheeling Central Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Monroe Central might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Wheeling Central Catholic in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will the Seminoles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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