Softball Recap: Wheaton Find Success

By Team Reports May 1, 2026, 5:46pm

Softball Recap: Wheaton Bulldogs vs. New Heights Christian Academy Cougars

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Previous 5 Games

05/01/26 - Home6-1 W
05/02/25 - Away17-4 W
04/26/24 - Home0-20 L
03/29/23 - Away0-13 L
03/22/19 - Away19-1 W

Wheaton's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the New Heights Christian Academy Cougars by a score of 6-1. The Bulldogs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Cougars, too.

Rylee Stansberry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Avery Schessleman was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Addey Schessleman, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Wheaton's victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for New Heights Christian Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheaton will take on Liberal at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for New Heights Christian Academy, they will square off against Verona at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

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