Softball Recap: Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers vs. Marian Catholic Spartans
In what's become a running theme this season, Joliet Catholic gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Marian Catholic Spartans. The victory was nothing new for Joliet Catholic as they're now sitting on four straight.
Nina Sebahar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Patrick, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Brooklyn Baranoski was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Marian Catholic's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evie Lesina, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Joliet Catholic's win bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Marian Catholic, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Joliet Catholic will challenge Carmel on Saturday. As for Marian Catholic, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Marist at 4:30 p.m.
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