Falcons
| 04/01/25 @ Paxton-Buckley-Loda | 15 |
| 03/28/25 vs Herscher | 8 |
| 03/27/25 vs Tuscola | 4 |
| 03/26/25 vs Watseka | 10 |
| 03/25/25 vs Iroquois West | 15 |
| 03/22/25 @ Rantoul | 10 |
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley has gone a perfect 4-0 against Hoopeston recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Falcons are taking a road trip to face off against the Cornjerkers at 4:30 p.m. Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley got the win against Paxton-Buckley-Loda by a conclusive 15-1. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won five in a row.
Mallory Rosendahl was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Izzy Gawthrop and Bailey Bunting did most of the damage at the plate: Gawthrop scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Bunting went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Gawthrop also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Jillian Rosendahl was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paxton-Buckley-Loda only posted a batting average of .125.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Hoopeston was a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They lost 11-1 to Champaign Central.
Hoopeston saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Barnes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's record is now 5-1. As for Hoopeston, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Hoopeston struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's way against Hoopeston in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, as Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley made off with a 17-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcons since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
