RAPID CITY, S.D. – Steven Solano put on a historic performance Saturday, hitting for the cycle to lead the Rapid City Central Varsity Cobblers to a 14-4 victory over the Huron Varsity Tigers.

Solano completed the rare feat in just five innings, starting with a single in the first and a triple in the second. He added a double in the fourth before capping his afternoon with a three-run home run to right field in the fifth inning.

The Rapid City Central offense exploded for eight runs in the fifth inning to break the game open. Key contributions came from Sam Farnsworth and Kogel, who both singled and doubled during the rally. Brody Pourier also added an RBI single, while Farnsworth drew a bases-loaded walk to keep the pressure on Huron.

Huron took an early lead in the top of the first inning when Sean Janes drew a walk with the bases loaded. However, Rapid City Central answered immediately in the bottom half of the frame. Tucker Jones drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and Nathan Mailloux followed with an RBI single to put the Cobblers ahead for good.

Rapid City Central extended the lead in the second inning behind Solano’s triple and a wild pitch.

On the mound, Pourier provided four and one-third innings of solid relief for Rapid City Central. He allowed three runs on six hits while striking out two. Jones earned the start, pitching two-thirds of an inning.

Oakley Anderson took the loss for Huron, allowing 14 runs on 20 hits over four and two-thirds innings.

The Cobblers’ bats were relentless, amassing 20 total hits. Asher Jackson, Kogel, Sam Farnsworth, Benjamin Farnsworth, Mailloux, and Pourier all recorded multi-hit games. Rapid City Central was equally disciplined on defense, finishing the contest with zero errors.

Anderson led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3. Tommie Martin and Anderson each recorded an RBI in the losing effort.

Rapid City Central is scheduled to continue its season on the road Sunday against the Douglas Varsity Patriots.