Softball Game Preview: Lyons Lions vs. Proviso West Panthers

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Previous Games

05/12/25 - Away	16-0 W
05/06/25 - Home	15-0 W
05/06/24 - Home	17-0 W
04/19/24 - Away	20-2 W
05/10/23 - Away	19-0 W
+ 5 more games

Lyons is a perfect 10-0 against Proviso West since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 4:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Lyons is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Hinsdale Central just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Red Devils by a score of 3-2.

Meanwhile, Proviso West lost 14-4 to Walther Christian Academy on April 14th.

Proviso West's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lyons, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.

Lyons got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 against Proviso West by a conclusive 16-0 score. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.