Cristo Rey Jesuit is 0-9 against Walther Christian Academy since March of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Cristeros are taking a road trip to square off against the Broncos at 5:30 p.m. Cristo Rey Jesuit will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Cristo Rey Jesuit gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over Butler. While the Cristeros didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Walther Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Westmont, sneaking past 7-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Broncos.
Isabella Ziupsnys spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Selah Argueta was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kariyah Perez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cristo Rey Jesuit's record now sits at 6-1. As for Walther Christian Academy, their record is now 4-7.
Cristo Rey Jesuit might still be hurting after the 20-1 defeat they got from Walther Christian Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Cristeros avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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