Monroe Central

First-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Eastern Hancock Past 2026 MC Varsity Golden Bears By GameChanger Media Eastern Hancock defeated 2026 MC Varsity Golden Bears 14-0 on Thursday thanks in part to eight runs in the first inning. Eastern Hancock got on the board in the top of the first inning after an error scored three runs, Chloe Spong drew a walk, scoring one run, Alivia Willis doubled, scoring two runs, and Lilli Ringer doubled, scoring two runs. Lucy Huston pitched four innings in relief for 2026 MC Varsity Golden Bears. The hurler allowed five hits and six runs (one earned) while, striking out six and walking five. Kloee Brannan stepped in the circle first for 2026 MC Varsity Golden Bears. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and eight runs (zero earned) over one inning, striking out none and walking two. Nieko Engleking led things off in the circle for Eastern Hancock. The starter surrendered three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking none. Haidyn Dumpert, Ivy Phelps, and Raegan Quattlebaum each collected one hit for 2026 MC Varsity Golden Bears. Chyan Evans led Eastern Hancock with five runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The first baseman went 2-for-3 on the day. Evans and Ringer each collected two hits for Eastern Hancock. Eastern Hancock had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Engleking and Spong led the team with two bases on balls each. Addisyn Trackwell stole two bases. Eastern Hancock ran wild on the base paths, amassing six stolen bases for the game. Eastern Hancock were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Ringer made the most plays with six. 2026 MC Varsity Golden Bears welcome Union 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.