Cumberland Valley Pitchers Shut Down State College

Eagles' hurlers Caden Johnson and Brayden Shuttlesworth lead team to 4-1 victory

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:28am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors, representing the dynamic action of a high school baseball game.A cubist interpretation of the intense pitching duel between Cumberland Valley and State College, capturing the game's energy and drama through fragmented geometric forms.Cumberland Today

The Cumberland Valley High School baseball team defeated State College 4-1 on Wednesday, powered by strong pitching performances from Caden Johnson and Brayden Shuttlesworth. The two Eagles pitchers were able to limit the State College offense and lead their team to the victory in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth matchup.

Why it matters

This win continues Cumberland Valley's strong start to the season and showcases the team's pitching depth, with both Johnson and Shuttlesworth delivering quality outings. The loss drops State College to 2-3 on the year as they look to bounce back in the competitive Mid-Penn conference.

The details

Johnson and Shuttlesworth combined to hold State College to just one run on the day. Johnson started the game and went 5 innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 7. Shuttlesworth then came in to close out the game, pitching 2 scoreless innings and earning the save.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Caden Johnson

A pitcher for the Cumberland Valley High School baseball team who started the game and went 5 innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 7.

Brayden Shuttlesworth

A pitcher for the Cumberland Valley High School baseball team who came in to close out the game, pitching 2 scoreless innings and earning the save.

Cumberland Valley High School

The high school baseball team that defeated State College 4-1 on Wednesday.

State College

The high school baseball team that lost to Cumberland Valley 4-1 on Wednesday.

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The takeaway

Cumberland Valley's strong pitching performance showcases the team's depth on the mound, which will be crucial as they look to continue their successful start to the season in the competitive Mid-Penn conference.