The Lansing Catholic baseball team opened the season with a strong showing against Holt, earning a 6–5 victory in Game 1 before darkness halted the second game in the bottom of the third inning with Lansing Catholic trailing 4–3. With the split incomplete, the Cougars officially begin the season 1–0. Several Cougars delivered standout performances across the two games. Elijah Jungwirth played a key role in the opening win, earning the victory on the mound with five strikeouts. He also contributed at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, while adding two RBIs and a stolen base. Ethan Link sparked the offense with a strong all-around performance. He went 2-for-4, scored three runs, drew two walks, and added four stolen bases, creating constant pressure on the basepaths. Kash Ritter also contributed offensively, finishing 2-for-5 at the plate while scoring one run, drawing a walk, and stealing a base. Anthony Brannoff added another productive day at the plate, going 2-for-4, scoring three runs, drawing two walks, and recording an RBI. Noah Jungwirth continued the offensive effort with a 2-for-5 performance, adding two runs scored, one RBI, and a stolen base. With contributions across the lineup and a strong start on the mound, the Cougars begin the season with momentum as they look ahead to the next matchup. 📸: TCP Photography