After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wheaton Academy, Aurora Christian was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Lisle Lions by a score of 8-5. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 13-8 win the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Vaila Johnson
| 05/02/25 @ Lisle | 5 |
| 04/30/25 @ Wheaton Academy | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Harvest Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Wheaton Academy | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Bishop McNamara | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
Vaila Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Madi Kossakowski was incredible, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Maddie Wagner was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Aurora Christian's record is now 4-10. As for Lisle, they dropped their record down to 4-12 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Aurora Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-1 defeat against Marian Central Catholic on the 5th. As for Lisle, they have also already played their next game, a 7-0 loss against Streator on the 5th.
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