Softball Recap: Metea Valley Takes a Loss

Metea Valley came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Naperville Central Redhawks, falling 14-3. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Redhawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.

Charlie Benesh

Batters Struck Out

04/21/25 vs Naperville Central	5
04/16/25 vs Naperville North	12
04/14/25 @ Neuqua Valley	9
04/12/25 @ Hinsdale South	7
04/10/25 vs Waubonsie Valley	9

Charlie Benesh put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Benesh wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maielle Ernser, who went 1-for-3 with one run.

Metea Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Naperville Central, the win got them back to even at 8-8.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Metea Valley is set to challenge their familiar foe DeKalb at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Naperville Central will square off against rival Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.