Softball Game Preview: Peoria Heights Patriots vs. Peoria Lions

The Peoria Heights Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Peoria Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with nine consecutive losses dating back to last season for Peoria Heights and seven for Peoria dating back to last season.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Peoria Heights' offense. They came up short against Delavan on Thursday, falling 17-0.

Meanwhile, Peoria also failed to score in their most recent game. They lost 21-0 to Champaign Central on Saturday.

Peoria Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Peoria, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Peoria Heights was able to grind out a solid win over Peoria in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 19-15. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.