Softball Game Preview: Streator Bulldogs vs. Lisle Lions

Streator is a perfect 10-0 against Lisle since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Bulldogs will venture away from home to take on the Lions at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses apiece.

On Tuesday, Streator didn't have quite enough to beat Manteno and fell 7-6.

Makenna Ondrey

Batters Struck Out

04/29/25 @ Manteno	6
04/28/25 vs Manteno	7
04/25/25 vs Seneca	7
04/23/25 @ Washington	5
04/22/25 @ Peotone	9
+ 4 more games

Makenna Ondrey put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, Mya Zavada stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Morgan Kostal also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Meanwhile, Lisle might've scored the first runs on Friday, but it was Aurora Christian who claimed the real prize. The Lions fell 8-5 to the Eagles.

Streator's record now sits at 5-16. As for Lisle, their record is now 4-12.

Streator took their victory against Lisle in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 16-6 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.