The Marquette Catholic Explorers will head out on the road to face off against the Jersey Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Marquette Catholic has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Marquette Catholic had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Granite City put an end to it on Thursday. The Explorers came up short against the Warriors, falling 11-2.
Allie Weiner was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Jersey fell victim to Mascoutah and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost eight in a row.
Paxton Weirich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
On the hitting side, Jersey saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maleah Derrick, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Jersey's loss dropped their record down to 13-8. As for Marquette Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9-1.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Marquette Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Jersey struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marquette Catholic might still be hurting after the 15-3 loss they got from Jersey in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Can the Explorers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
