Softball Recap: Centura Has No Trouble Against Pierce

Centurions

Margin (Wins)

09/06/25 @ Boone Central	14
08/23/25 vs Ponca	11
09/06/25 @ Polk County	9
09/06/25 @ Pierce	6

Centura came out on top against Pierce on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Centurions blew past the Bluejays 9-3. Considering the Centurions have won four matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Calleigh Sundberg made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 games.

In other batting news, Naudia Hruby and Lucy Chelewski did most of the damage at the plate: Hruby went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run, while Chelewski went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Chelewski is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Suntych, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Centura kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pierce only managed seven hits.

Centura's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Pierce, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Centura will head out to challenge Centennial at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pierce, they will venture away from home to take on Guardian Angels Central Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Guardian Angels Central Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Pierce's hitters will have their work cut out for them.