Williamsville waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Midwest Central/Illini Central Raiders 16-1. The Bullets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by nine runs or more this season.
Izzy Nowack made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Elle Smithers
| 04/10/25 vs Midwest Central/Illini Central | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Sacred Heart-Griffin | 1 |
| 04/20/24 @ Washington | 1 |
| 03/25/24 @ Normal University | 1 |
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In other batting news, Elle Smithers was incredible, firing off three home runs and ten RBI while going 3-for-3. Those three home runs gave her a new career-high. Norah Dodsworth also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Williamsville hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Midwest Central/Illini Central struck out seven times.
Williamsville's record is now 6-2. As for Midwest Central/Illini Central, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Williamsville will face off against East Peoria at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Midwest Central/Illini Central, they will challenge PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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