Softball Recap: Lowell Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Red Devils

Margin (Wins)

04/30/26 vs Highland	11
04/13/26 @ Highland	11
04/23/26 @ Hobart	10
05/05/26 vs Munster	7
05/06/26 @ Kankakee Valley	6

Lowell extended their winning streak to three on Wednesday, bumping them up to 5-10. They were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Kankakee Valley Kougars. Considering the Red Devils have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Riley Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Preslee Hill was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Peyton Lonardi, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

As for Kankakee Valley, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 15-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat they have suffered since May 29, 2025.

On Kankakee Valley's side, Julia Mahmet was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Lowell will take on Illiana Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Devils will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Kankakee Valley, they will face off against Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.53 runs per game on average), something the Kougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.