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| 05/08/25 - Away | 8-2 W |
| 05/04/23 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 03/21/17 - Away | 2-12 L |
| 03/22/16 - Home | 0-12 L |
Centennial hadn't done well against Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Chargers were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Falcons. For the Chargers, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 win the Falcons walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Zoe Goodreau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Annie Loschen was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Maiyah Flemons was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Centennial's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-16 record this season.
Centennial and Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Chargers will challenge Bloomington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (401 vs. 69). The timing isn't great for Centennial: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home dating back to last season, while the Purple Raiders have snatched up four consecutive wins on the road. Meanwhile, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (ranked 370th) will meet Westville (ranked 93rd) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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