After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mascoutah, Breese Central was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They skirted past the Roxana Shells 5-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Eden Campanella
| 04/21/26 vs Roxana | 2 |
| 04/17/26 vs Mascoutah | 0 |
| 04/16/26 vs Freeburg | 1 |
| 04/14/26 @ Freeburg | 1 |
| 04/11/26 @ Farina South Central | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Salem | 2 |
Eden Campanella spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Taylor Trame, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Breese Central lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Breese Central's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Roxana, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-5 record this season.
Breese Central will square off against Mater Dei at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Roxana will be paying especially close attention to the Cougars' game: after the Cougars face off against the Knights, they'll take on Roxana again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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