Softball Recap: Plainfield Central Triumphs

By Team Reports Apr 26, 2025, 2:00pm

Softball Recap: Plainfield Central Wildcats vs. West Aurora Blackhawks

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Previous 5 Games

04/26/25 - Away3-1 W
04/30/24 - Home3-1 W
05/04/23 - Away9-10 L
05/10/22 - Home9-2 W
05/21/21 - Away8-6 W

Plainfield Central won the last time they faced West Aurora and things went their way on Saturday too. The Wildcats skirted past the Blackhawks 3-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.

Kaylynn Howe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up nine Ks.

On the hitting side, Maeve Carlton was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Plainfield Central's win bumped their record up to 8-9-1. As for West Aurora, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.

Plainfield Central will face off against Yorkville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Foxes have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for West Aurora, they will take on Larkin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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