Softball Recap: Wheaton North Triumphs

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Previous 6 Games

05/31/25 - Home	4-3 W
05/25/24 - Neutral	11-1 W
04/13/24 - Away	20-9 W
04/15/23 - Home	3-2 W
04/06/19 - Away	11-10 W
04/06/19 - Away	3-17 L

It's playoff time, and Wheaton North had no trouble coming through when it counted. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the West Aurora Blackhawks on Saturday. The Falcons haven't had any issues with the Blackhawks recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Hannah Wulf spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Hartnett, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Makayla Hammer was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

Wheaton North hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive matchups.

Wheaton North pushed their record up to 23-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for West Aurora, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 15-17.

As of now, neither Wheaton North nor the Blackhawks have any future games scheduled.