Softball Game Preview: ITW David Speer Academy Pride vs. Walther Christian Academy Broncos

ITW David Speer Academy hasn't had much luck against Walther Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. ITW David Speer Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Walther Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. Walther Christian Academy took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on ITW David Speer Academy, who comes in off a win.

If ITW David Speer Academy beats Walther Christian Academy with 15 runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. ITW David Speer Academy beat Trinity on Friday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 15-10. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pride.

Brianna Robles made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Robles was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.

Anaiyah Costoso

Runs (Career)

03/21/25 @ Trinity	4
04/27/24 @ Bulls College Prep	3
04/20/24 @ Noble Street College Prep	3
04/16/24 @ Niles North	3
04/13/24 vs Muchin College Prep	3

In other batting news, Anaiyah Costoso was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and one triple. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Miabella Collazo, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

ITW David Speer Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trinity only posted an OBP of .400.

For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Walther Christian Academy and IC Catholic Prep meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. Walther Christian Academy lost 16-0 to IC Catholic Prep. The defeat continues a trend for the Broncos in their meetings with the Knights: they've now lost eight in a row.

ITW David Speer Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Walther Christian Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

ITW David Speer Academy might still be hurting after the 14-6 defeat they got from Walther Christian Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will ITW David Speer Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.