Grayslake North had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Wauconda Bulldogs by a score of 8-4. While the Knights didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Riley O'Brien
| 04/15/25 vs Wauconda | 16 |
| 04/14/25 @ Vernon Hills | 2 |
| 04/11/25 @ Zion-Benton | 13 |
| 04/08/25 vs Grayslake Central | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Prairie Ridge | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Riley O'Brien was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.8 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Brena Dalton was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Alyson Alvarenga, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Grayslake North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Grayslake North's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Wauconda, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grayslake North will take on Round Lake at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.5 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Wauconda, they will face off against Grant Community at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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