Softball Preview: Clifton Central Comets vs. Manteno Panthers
Clifton Central is 0-7 against Manteno since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Clifton Central Comets will look to defend their home field against the Manteno Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Clifton Central is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Illinois Lutheran 20-8. The high-scoring effort was just what Clifton Central needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Clifton Central got a massive performance out of Addison Faulkner, who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Lia Prairie, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
Meanwhile, Manteno put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Lisle a 20-0 shutout. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Manteno has managed all season.
Clifton Central pushed their record up to 8-8 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Manteno, their win bumped their record up to 16-0.
Clifton Central might still be hurting after the 8-1 loss they got from Manteno in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Clifton Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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