Monroe Central

Monroe Central Varsity Bears Come Up Short Against Eastern Hancock By GameChanger Media Monroe Central Varsity Bears could not keep up with Eastern Hancock 6-4 on Thursday. Eastern Hancock got on the board in the top of the first inning after Conner Wittgren singled down the left field line, Kolt Wilson grounded into a fielder's choice, and Eastern Hancock scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Eastern Hancock scored one run in the top of the second on a solo home run to left field by Luke Fletcher. A ground out by Caleb Retherford extended the Eastern Hancock lead to 5-2 in the top of the third inning. Brennan Noah earned the win for Eastern Hancock. The pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out eight and walking none. Isaac Middleton took the loss for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. The hurler went five and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs (three earned) on six hits, striking out seven and walking five. Gavin Jenkins stepped on the hill first for Eastern Hancock. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and four runs (one earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out three and walking six. Levi Pence, Middleton, Caleb Luedike, Jed Ferguson, and Myles Oliphant each collected one hit for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. Middleton and Ferguson each drove in one run for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. Hunter Gard led Monroe Central Varsity Bears with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Fletcher, Retherford, Wilson, and Wittgren each drove in one run for Eastern Hancock. Wittgren led Eastern Hancock with two hits in four at bats. Hayden Rouse paced Eastern Hancock with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Eastern Hancock stole four bases in the game. Next up for Monroe Central Varsity Bears is a game against Muncie Central on Friday. 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.