May 1, 2026 vs. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders Darnell collected three hits in five at bats, but Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen lost to Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders 14-9 on Friday at Northridge Middle School. Darnell doubled in the first inning, singled in the sixth inning, and singled in the fifth inning. A single by Chlebek put Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen on the board in the top of the first. Hile walked, which helped Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. In the top of the third, Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen broke up the tie when Valdez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. Then a single by Huemmer followed to extend the lead to 3-1. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to an error, and a sacrifice fly by Duncan. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders jumped into the lead in the bottom of the fourth when Hertsel doubled, scoring two runs, Hile singled, scoring one run, and Duncan drew a walk, scoring one run. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen flipped the game on its head in the top of the sixth, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 9-7. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Chlebek that drove in two. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the sixth, scoring seven runs on three hits to take the lead, 14-9. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Graber that drove in two. Meyer earned the win for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders. The right-handed pitcher surrendered four hits and six runs (five earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking four. Mercado took the loss for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. The pitcher went two and two-thirds innings, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on four hits, striking out six and walking six. Chlebek stepped on the mound first for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. The right-handed pitcher gave up six hits and seven runs (five earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out one and walking six. Hertsel stepped on the mound first for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders. The right-handed pitcher allowed six hits and three runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen collected 10 hits in the game. Chlebek drove the middle of the lineup, leading Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 3-for-3 on the day. Darnell and Chlebek each collected three hits for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. Huemmer collected two hits for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen in three at bats. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders piled up 10 hits in the game. Hertsel went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Carpenter went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders in hits. Meyer collected two hits for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders in four at bats. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 12 walks for the game. Aldrich and Duncan led the team with three walks each. Hile and Graber each stole multiple bases for Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders. Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders ran wild on the base paths, accumulating five stolen bases for the game. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen welcome Warsaw Junior Varsity Tigers 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.