Wildcats
| 04/26/25 @ Plainfield East | 12-3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Naperville North | 11-7 |
| 04/21/25 @ DeKalb | 9-2 |
Neuqua Valley lost to Plainfield East back in March of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Wildcats blew past the Bengals 12-3. The win was nothing new for the Wildcats as they're now sitting on three straight.
Ava Drehs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nalia Clifford, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ashley Pape, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Neuqua Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Plainfield East only managed five hits.
The victory got Neuqua Valley back to even at 8-8. As for Plainfield East, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-7.
Neuqua Valley will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bengals: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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