For the first time this season, Prospect will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to face off against the Conant Cougars at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Prospect is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Prospect is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They walked away with a 14-10 victory over Glenbrook South on Saturday.
While Conant didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-21-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past Glenbard South 17-2 on Saturday. That 15-run margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
Mason Hopkins looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Conant let Alex Martinez and Andrew Miller run wild. Martinez went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Miller went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. That's the most runs Martinez has posted since back in May of 2025. Ayaan Shah also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Conant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Glenbard South only managed eight.
Prospect's record now sits at 6-4. As for Conant, their record is now 8-2-1.
Prospect came up short against Conant in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, falling 10-5. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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