Tuscarawas Central Catholic is 0-3 against Minerva since March of 2023 but things could change on Saturday. The Saints will look to defend their home field against the Lions at 11:00 a.m. Tuscarawas Central Catholic is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.
Tuscarawas Central Catholic proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by 12) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Fairless 4-2.
Stella Everett
| 05/08/25 vs Fairless | 12 |
| 04/30/25 @ Hiland | 8 |
| 04/25/25 vs Claymont | 10 |
| 04/21/25 vs Conotton Valley | 11 |
| 04/16/25 @ Malvern | 16 |
Stella Everett made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jessica Selinsky, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Minerva, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Alliance on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sierra Cress spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Gabby Kashdan was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Natalie Essick was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Minerva's win bumped their record up to 7-14. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
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