Softball Game Preview: Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack vs. Marist RedHawks

Saint Ignatius College Prep hasn't had much luck against Marist recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wolfpack will host the RedHawks at 4:30 p.m. Saint Ignatius College Prep is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.

On Monday, Saint Ignatius College Prep was able to grind out a solid victory over Amundsen, taking the game 9-4.

Eliana Romero was excellent, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Samantha Steinhofer was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Saint Ignatius College Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 9-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, after a string of 21 wins, Marist's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Lake Central by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the RedHawks have suffered since May 8, 2024.

Saint Ignatius College Prep's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-17. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Marist, their loss dropped their record down to 29-2.

Saint Ignatius College Prep suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Marist when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will the Wolfpack 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.