Oxford managed to slip by West Elk the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wildcats lost 16-6 to the Patriots on Thursday. The Wildcats' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Pearson Rush
| 04/06/26 @ Udall | 3 |
| 04/30/26 @ West Elk | 2 |
| 04/20/26 vs Sedan | 2 |
| 04/09/26 @ Central | 2 |
| 04/16/26 vs Flinthills | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
Pearson Rush and Logan Gaither stepped up to the plate in a big way. Rush went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base, while Gaither went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Rush is becoming a predictor of Oxford's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-9 when he doesn't).
Oxford's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for West Elk, their record is now 4-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Patriots beat Oxford by a score of 13-12 later that day.
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