Newman Central Catholic is 0-10 against Kewanee since April of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Comets will head out on the road to challenge the Boilermakers at 4:30 p.m. Newman Central Catholic has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Newman Central Catholic came up short against Sherrard and fell 11-6.
Lucy Oetting was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Propheter, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Kewanee, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Princeton on Friday, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Boilermakers have posted since April 6th.
Kalleigh Gale spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Macee Pickering was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Kieryn Abernathy was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Kewanee hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive contests.
Kewanee has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Newman Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
Newman Central Catholic might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Kewanee in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Comets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
