Softball Recap: Wheeler Picks Up Fifth Straight Win on the Road

Bearcats

Previous 5 Games (Away)

04/22/25 @ Hammond Bishop Noll	7-2
04/14/25 @ Illiana Christian	6-5
04/10/25 @ North Newton	6-2
05/17/24 @ Highland	13-5
05/11/24 @ Bremen	16-1

Wheeler had won five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they bumped their record up to 4-3 to make it six. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors. The Bearcats haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.

Grace Gabriel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Faith Kromray was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Abby Allen, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

As for Hammond Bishop Noll, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 5-2. They haven't had much luck with Wheeler recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.

On Hammond Bishop Noll's side, Daniella (Ella) Zvonar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that Zvonar has snagged this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheeler will take on Merrillville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, they will challenge Hobart at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.