Softball Preview: Kankakee Valley Kougars vs. Hamilton Heights Huskies
The Kankakee Valley Kougars will challenge the Hamilton Heights Huskies at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Kankakee Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Kankakee Valley took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Andrean and snuck past 7-6.
Kankakee Valley got a big performance out of Sara Erb, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple. Kyli Page was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hamilton Heights put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-0 margin over Lebanon. While fans of Hamilton Heights might be used to big wins, the 14-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Lily Roush made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Roush has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Roush was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hailey Hall was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Taya Trosper, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Kankakee Valley's record now sits at 8-6. As for Hamilton Heights, they pushed their record up to 11-5 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Kankakee Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Hamilton Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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