Center Grove Shuts Down Columbus North Bats in Dominant Win

No. 2 ranked Trojans cruise to 10-0 victory over Bull Dogs in six innings

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:08am

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The Columbus North Bull Dogs faced off against the highly ranked Center Grove Trojans in a heavyweight high school baseball matchup on Monday night. Despite the Bull Dogs' best efforts, the Trojans controlled the game from start to finish, limiting North to just one hit and cruising to a 10-0 victory in six innings.

Why it matters

This was a measuring-stick game for the Columbus North team, allowing them to see firsthand the level of play required to compete with one of the state's top baseball programs. While the result didn't go their way, these types of challenging matchups can help sharpen a team as the season progresses.

The details

Center Grove's pitching staff kept the Columbus North batters off balance all night, pounding the strike zone and not allowing the Bull Dogs to find any offensive rhythm. North was limited to just one hit on the evening, with Cole Stevens providing the lone bright spot at the plate for the home team.

  • The game took place on Monday night, April 14, 2026.

The players

Center Grove

A high school baseball team ranked No. 2 in Class 4A in the state of Indiana.

Columbus North

The high school baseball team that faced off against Center Grove on Monday night.

Cole Stevens

The lone Columbus North player who recorded a hit in the game.

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What’s next

The Columbus North Bull Dogs will look to regroup, refocus, and apply the lessons learned from this challenging matchup as they prepare for their next opportunity.

The takeaway

While the Columbus North team came up short against the highly ranked Center Grove Trojans, this type of tough competition can help sharpen a team and prepare them for success later in the season. The Bull Dogs now have a better understanding of the level of play required to compete with the state's top baseball programs.