The UIC College Prep Firecats will head out on the road to challenge the Noble Street College Prep Golden Tigers at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
UIC College Prep's hitters might be in the hot seat on Saturday considering what happened against Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park last Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the Hawks.
Meanwhile, Noble Street College Prep narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Chicago Hope Academy 8-6.
Amia Aguilar was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Aguilar has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Aguilar was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Noble Street College Prep let Ilani Solis and Lyanna Salazar loose on the outfield. Solis went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Salazar scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ava Montanez, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
UIC College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Noble Street College Prep, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
UIC College Prep might still be hurting after the 9-1 defeat they got from Noble Street College Prep in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can UIC College Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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