Wheaton North had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 17-6 to make it four. They fell just short of the Wheaton-Warrenville South Tigers by a score of 1-0. Considering the last time the Falcons couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Hannah Wulf spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Wheaton North saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Hartnett, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Wheaton-Warrenville South, their win bumped their record up to 16-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 24, 2024.
On Wheaton-Warrenville South's side, the result came thanks to Presley Wright's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up eight Ks.
Wheaton North and Wheaton-Warrenville South should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Falcons (ranked 12th) will meet Hinsdale South (ranked 406th) at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Wheaton-Warrenville South will take on Plainfield South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday with a big rank advantage (43 vs. 125).
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