Illinois High School Baseball - Marquette nudged by Joliet Catholic
April 20, 2022: Joliet, IL 60435 The Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers nudged the visiting Marquette Crusaders baseball team by a tally of 5-4 in Wednesday's non-league bout.
The Hilltoppers now hold a 8-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Washington for a non-league bout on Saturday, April 23. Joliet Catholic will face a Panthers team coming off a 6-4 league win over Morton (Morton, IL). The Panthers record now stands at 17-3.
Next, the Crusaders face the Seneca Fighting Irish (Seneca, IL) in a Tri-County bout, on Thursday, April 21. Marquette will attempt to advance on its 15-2 season record. The Fighting Irish enter the bout with a 9-2 record after their 1-0 league win over Marquette (Ottawa, IL).