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Game 1: Monroe Central Varsity Bears Keep It Close Against Adams Central, Lose On Walkoff By GameChanger Media Monroe Central Varsity Bears fell to Adams Central 6-5 on Saturday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the seventh when an error scored one run. Monroe Central Varsity Bears opened the scoring in the first after Jed Ferguson singled, scoring two runs. Adams Central tied the game up in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Adams Central tied the game at two on a single by Byerly. Adams Central took the lead in the bottom of the second. Miller hit a solo home run to left field, to give Adams Central the leg up, 3-2. Alex Middleton grounded out, which helped Monroe Central Varsity Bears tie the game at three in the top of the third. A single by Byerly gave Adams Central the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the third. Monroe Central Varsity Bears took the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Carson Siekmann flew out, and Levi Pence laid down a sacrifice bunt, each scoring one run. Adams Central took the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning after Miller walked, and Monroe Central Varsity Bears committed an error, each scoring one run. Everett earned the win for Adams Central. The pitcher allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out seven and walking none. Carter Morris started on the bump for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. The pitcher surrendered 10 hits and six runs (five earned) over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking one. Deathe began the game for Adams Central. The starter allowed four hits and four runs over three innings, striking out one and walking five. Ferguson led Monroe Central Varsity Bears with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Isaac Middleton and Myles Oliphant each collected two hits for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. Adams Central amassed 10 hits in the game. Byerly led Adams Central with three hits in four at bats. Pruitt and Roach each collected multiple hits for Adams Central. Monroe Central Varsity Bears will travel to Adams Central for their next game on Saturday. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy. Game 2: Monroe Central Varsity Bears Bats On Fire In Loss To Adams Central By GameChanger Media Monroe Central Varsity Bears's bats were strong against Adams Central on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as Monroe Central Varsity Bears fell 14-11. Adams Central collected eight hits, while Monroe Central Varsity Bears had 12. Monroe Central Varsity Bears lost despite out-hitting Adams Central 12 to eight. Levi Pence, Caleb Luedike, Hunter Gard, and Myles Oliphant each collected two hits for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. Monroe Central Varsity Bears got on the board in the top of the first inning after Pence singled down the left field line, and Alex Middleton doubled down the right field line, each scoring two runs. Monroe Central Varsity Bears added three runs in the second. Pence singled down the right field line, making the score 7-3. Adams Central flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs on two hits to take the lead, 9-7. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Deathe that drove in two. Gard singled, which helped Monroe Central Varsity Bears tie the game at nine in the top of the fourth. Adams Central took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Miller singled, scoring one run, to give Adams Central the edge, 10-9. Monroe Central Varsity Bears captured the lead, 11-10, in the top of the fifth after Carson Siekmann flew out, and Gard singled to left field, each scoring one run. , which helped Adams Central tie the game at 11 in the bottom of the fifth. In the bottom of the sixth, Adams Central broke up the tie when Deathe singled, scoring one run. Then a double by Pruitt followed to extend the lead to 14-11. Miller earned the win for Adams Central. The reliever surrendered two hits and two runs (zero earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Jed Ferguson took the loss for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. The right-handed pitcher went three and one-third innings, allowing five runs (one earned) on five hits, striking out three and walking three. Middleton stepped on the mound first for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and nine runs (five earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking seven. Collier led things off on the bump for Adams Central. The hurler allowed eight hits and seven runs (six earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Monroe Central Varsity Bears piled up 12 hits in the game. Pence drove the middle of the lineup, leading Monroe Central Varsity Bears with four runs batted in. The first baseman went 2-for-2 on the day. Kyler Bogue and Luedike each stole multiple bases for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. Monroe Central Varsity Bears stole seven bases in the game. Deathe, the number nine hitter for Adams Central, led the way with three runs batted in. The center fielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Pruitt and Deathe each collected two hits for Adams Central. Everett paced Adams Central with four walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Everett and Byerly each stole multiple bases for Adams Central. Adams Central ran wild on the base paths, piling up eight stolen bases for the game. Monroe Central Varsity Bears welcome Jay County on Monday for their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.