Softball Recap: Elgin Triumphs

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elgin). Everything went their way against the Aurora East Tomcats on Thursday as they made off with a 15-6 victory. The Maroons haven't had any issues with the Tomcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Braedyn Tetrev

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/10/25 vs Aurora East	8
04/03/25 vs Schaumburg	4
05/15/24 @ Aurora East	4
04/08/25 @ Bartlett	2
05/06/24 vs Streamwood	2

Braedyn Tetrev was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Elgin got a massive performance out of Ainesly Downing, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Grace Tetrev was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

Elgin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Elgin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Aurora East, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Looking ahead, Elgin will be playing in front of their home fans against Wheeling at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Aurora East, they are taking a road trip to challenge Larkin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.