Gibault Catholic's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They never let the Cahokia Comanches get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Comanches: they've now won nine in a row.
Noah Koeninger
| 03/26/25 vs Cahokia | 2 |
| 05/10/24 @ Carlyle | 1 |
| 04/17/24 vs Trico | 1 |
| 04/13/24 vs Okawville | 1 |
| 03/20/24 @ Cahokia | 1 |
Noah Koeninger and Nathaniel Atkinson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Koeninger struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Atkinson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Koeninger scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Atkinson scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Those two runs gave Koeninger a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tyler Frierdich was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Schaefer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Gibault Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .788. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Gibault Catholic's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Cahokia, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Gibault Catholic is taking a road trip to square off against New Athens at 4:30 a.m. on Friday. As for Cahokia, they will be playing at home against Marion at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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