With a playoff game on the line, IC Catholic Prep rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 23-11 margin over the Lisle Lions. IC Catholic Prep might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 14 games by six runs or more this season.
Analisa Raffaelli was a standout: she scored five runs and stole two bases while going 5-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last 11 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe McMillen, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5.
On Lisle's side, Madysen Cole was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Erin Bradley, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Lisle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
IC Catholic Prep pushed their record up to 27-5 with that win, which was their tenth straight at home. As for Lisle, their loss dropped their record down to 8-15.
IC Catholic Prep will square off against Timothy Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Timothy Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something IC Catholic Prep surely won't give up without a fight. Lisle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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