Softball Recap: Grayslake North Drops Season-High Score on Lakes

Knights

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Lakes	13
03/26/25 vs Necedah	11
03/25/25 vs Arcadia	10
03/24/25 vs Cloverleaf	10
03/25/25 vs Trinity	9

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Grayslake North). They were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Lakes Eagles on Thursday. Considering the Knights have won five matchups by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Grace Hoker made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.

In other batting news, Alyson Alvarenga was a standout: she scored two runs while going 5-for-5. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brena Dalton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Grayslake North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.

Grayslake North's record now sits at 6-3. As for Lakes, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grayslake North will challenge Zion-Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakes, they will square off against Richmond-Burton at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The Rockets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.