While Allentown Central Catholic didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They skirted past the Pocono Mountain West Panthers 8-7. The victory continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won six in a row.
Matthew Rader was a standout: he scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kadin Hawk, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Allentown Central Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .778. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .667 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Vikings
| 04/08/25 vs Pocono Mountain West | 8-7 |
| 03/29/25 vs Marian Catholic | 11-5 |
| 03/26/25 vs Louis E. Dieruff | 11-1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Easton Area | 4-3 |
Allentown Central Catholic pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Pocono Mountain West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Allentown Central Catholic wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 5-4 defeat against Whitehall on the 9th. As for Pocono Mountain West, they have also already played their next matchup, a 2-1 loss against Pleasant Valley on the 9th.
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