St. Thomas More is 0-10 against Tolono Unity since April of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Sabers will look to defend their home field against the Rockets at 4:30 p.m. St. Thomas More has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
St. Thomas More fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Iroquois West on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 12-11. Even if the Sabers couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Audrey Gooding stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lexy Gee, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Tolono Unity entered their tilt with Normal University on Wednesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They never let the Pioneers get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rockets have posted since April 9th.
Tolono Unity's victory bumped their record up to 13-7. As for St. Thomas More, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
St. Thomas More suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Tolono Unity in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Sabers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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