Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 28-6 to the Cristo Rey Cougar. The 76ers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougar apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Darric Gibson
| 04/21/25 vs Cristo Rey | 7 |
| 04/11/25 vs Walnut Ridge | 10 |
| 04/09/25 @ South | 5 |
| 04/07/25 @ West | 6 |
Darric Gibson put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Richard Kearney was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaiden Bush, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Cristo Rey, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will venture away from home to challenge Eastmoor Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cristo Rey, they will head out to take on Foxfire at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougar are facing the Phoenix at the right time seeing as the Phoenix are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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