Niles North hasn't had much luck against Vernon Hills recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Vikings will venture away from home to challenge the Cougars at 4:45 p.m. Niles North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Niles North will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Maine East on Tuesday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Blue Demons. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Blue Demons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Isla Kapellas
| 04/15/25 vs Maine East | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Glenbrook North | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Lane Tech | 1 |
| 05/18/24 vs Jones | 1 |
| 03/19/24 vs Regina Dominican | 1 |
Isla Kapellas was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Kapellas was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amaya Kang, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and one triple while going 4-for-4. That's the most home runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Sophia Espinoza also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Niles North lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Meanwhile, Vernon Hills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Maine West.
Niles North's record is now 6-4. As for Vernon Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
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