Softball Game Preview: Glenbard North Panthers vs. Waubonsie Valley Warriors

By Team Reports May 8, 2025, 2:12am

Softball Preview: Glenbard North Panthers vs. Waubonsie Valley Warriors

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The Glenbard North Panthers will face off against the Waubonsie Valley Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Glenbard North knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Waubonsie Valley likes a good challenge.

It was a proper cat-fight when Glenbard North took on Wheaton-Warrenville South on Wednesday. The Panthers put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 12-3 win. Considering the Panthers have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Avery Miller

Batters Struck Out

05/07/25 @ Wheaton-Warrenville South7
05/05/25 vs St. Charles East3
05/02/25 vs Batavia2
04/30/25 @ Wheaton North6
04/28/25 vs St. Charles North3
+ 4 more games

Avery Miller made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played.

In other batting news, Lauren Kozlovsky was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Tru Medina, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.

Glenbard North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.

For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last five times Waubonsie Valley and Naperville Central have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Wednesday. The Warriors came up short against the Redhawks, falling 8-1. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Redhawks recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.

Waubonsie Valley's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Glenbard North, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4.

Glenbard North couldn't quite finish off Waubonsie Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 14-12. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.

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