Central Panthers Softball 1-5 Scappoose

Central managed just one run against visiting Scappoose in Monday's non-league softball contest, falling 5-1 at home to extend their winless start to the season. The Panthers struggled to generate offense against the Indians' pitching staff, managing to cross the plate only once while surrendering five runs over seven innings. Scappoose took control early and never relinquished their advantage, building a comfortable lead that Central was unable to overcome despite playing on their home diamond. The loss drops the Panthers to 0-4 on the young season, as they continue searching for their first victory of 2026. With four games in the books, Central has faced early-season adversity that many young teams encounter while finding their rhythm. The Panthers will need to regroup quickly and focus on the fundamentals as they prepare for upcoming contests. Head coach and players alike know that early-season struggles don't define a team's potential, and there's plenty of softball left to be played. Central will look to bounce back in their next outing as they continue building toward league play.