Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hebron). They blew past the Whiting Oilers 18-5 on Thursday. With that win, the Hawks brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Kiernan Chopps was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Bailey Dilbeck
| 04/23/26 @ Whiting | 3 |
| 04/17/26 @ Westville | 2 |
| 04/06/26 @ Lake Station Edison | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs Tri-Township | 2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Calumet Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, Hebron got a massive performance out of Bailey Dilbeck, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three runs gave Dilbeck a new career-high. Hadley Donovan was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Hebron always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Hebron moved to 2-6 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. As for Whiting, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-4.
Coming up, Hebron will square off against Boone Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks will need to watch out since the Wolves have now posted at least ten runs in their last six matchups. As for Whiting, they will venture away from home to face off against Calumet New Tech at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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