Thornton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Thornwood Thunderbirds, falling 24-5. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 21-6 to the Thunderbirds when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Nakia Bell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.5 stolen bases per game. Ashely Tobal also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Thornton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Thornwood, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Thunderbirds beat Thornton by a score of 27-5 on Friday.
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