Softball Recap: Naperville Central Picks Up Fourth Straight Win at Home

Naperville Central barely beat Waubonsie Valley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Redhawks put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 8-1 win on Wednesday. The game snapped a strange streak: the last five times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.

Avery Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Lacey Williams was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Cali Lenz, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Naperville Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 10-3 when they post 11 or more hits.

Redhawks

Previous 4 Games (Home)

05/07/25 vs Waubonsie Valley	8-1
05/05/25 vs Metea Valley	11-1
05/02/25 vs West Aurora	11-1
04/30/25 vs DeKalb	9-3

Naperville Central pushed their record up to 14-10 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Waubonsie Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.

Naperville Central will head out to square off against Neuqua Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Redhawks are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Waubonsie Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Glenbard North at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.