Softball Recap: Niles North Has No Trouble Against Northside

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

05/01/25 @ Maine East	18
05/19/25 @ Northside	17
04/17/25 @ Vernon Hills	17
04/04/25 @ Rolling Meadows	16
05/03/25 @ Lake Forest	15

While Niles North put up plenty of runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Northside. The Vikings put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 17-0 win. Considering the Vikings have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Isla Kapellas was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amaya Kang, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Sophia Espinoza, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Niles North lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more home runs.

Niles North's victory bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Northside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.

Niles North will head out to take on Carmel at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Northside, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Jones at 4:30 p.m. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 12.7 runs per game this season.