Wildcats
| 04/28/25 @ Metea Valley | 29 |
| 04/14/25 vs Metea Valley | 16 |
| 04/26/25 @ Plainfield East | 12 |
| 04/23/25 @ Naperville North | 11 |
| 04/21/25 @ DeKalb | 9 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Neuqua Valley). They were the clear victors by a 29-4 margin over the Metea Valley Mustangs on Monday. The Wildcats have beaten the Mustangs the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Mustangs has come to flipping the script.
Ava Drehs looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Neuqua Valley let Ashley Pape and Esha Argawal run wild. Pape went 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs, while Argawal went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. What's more, Pape posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tegan Spellerberg, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Neuqua Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .745. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Neuqua Valley back to even at 9-9. As for Metea Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Neuqua Valley is set to take on their familiar foe Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Metea Valley will square off against rival Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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