Softball: Raiders Fight Hard at Home and Away

The Central Community College softball team played Iowa Central at Iowa Central on April 15th and had two doubleheaders this past Sunday and Monday (4/19-4/20) with two games vs. Northeast Iowa on Sunday and two games vs Ellsworth CC on Monday. A recap of the games are below:

4/15

Game 1: Iowa Central- 11 Central- 1

The Raiders struggled to contain a high-powered Triton offense, falling 11-1 in a six-inning contest. Kloey Johnson led the way at the plate, finishing 1-for-3 with a RBI double to provide Central's lone run. Callen Heule was tagged with the loss, pitching a little over three innings and surrendering six earned runs before the bullpen took over. 

Game 2: Iowa Central- 12 Central- 4

Despite a multi-home run effort from the opposition, Danica Taylor kept the Raiders competitive by launching a three-run home run and driving in nearly all of the team's runs in a 12-4 loss. Kami Kaskie also contributed an RBI double to the offensive effort. Starting pitcher Logan Rainforth suffered the loss after a difficult opening frame that saw the Tritons jump out to an early lead. 

4/19

Game 1: Northeast Iowa- 9  Central- 1

Central CC dropped the opening game of the home series 9-1 as the offense was held to just four hits. Bella Larsen provided the bright spot for the Raiders, recording an RBI single to bring home the team's only run of the game. Callen Heule went the distance in a seven-inning complete game effort, but was charged with the loss after the NICC capitalized on 12 hits. 

Game 2: Northeast Iowa- 3 Central- 2

The Raiders fought to the final out in a narrow 3-2 defeat, highlighted by a strong three-hit performance from Jordyn Trotta. Taylor and Rainforth each tallied an RBI to keep the game within reach until the seventh inning. Lextyn Harker pitched a great game in the circle, throwing a complete game and allowing only two earned runs, though she ultimately took the loss. 

4/20

Game 1: Ellsworth- 4 Central- 3

CCC's late-inning comeback fell just short in a 4-3 thriller against the Panthers. Callen Heule led the offensive charge, going 1-for-3 with a two-run double, while Kayla Fox added a multi-hit game. Harker was credited with the loss after a short starting stint, though Logan Rainforth provided stellar relief with six innings of two-hit ball. 

Game 2: Ellsworth- 5 Central- 4

Kaskie put on a power display for the home crowd, blasting two home runs and accounting for half of the Raiders' scoring in a 5-4 loss. Hannah Dahlke did well at the top of the order, contributing two RBIs on a hit and a walk. Heule took the loss in the circle despite a gritty 6.0-inning performance where she struck out two and kept the Raiders within striking distance. 

Raiders move to 13-32 and are in action next vs Iowa Lakes CC at Iowa Lakes on April 22nd.