Schurz hasn't had much luck against Steinmetz College Prep recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Silver Streaks at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Schurz turned things around against Phoenix Military on Wednesday. They blew past the Firebirds 21-7.
Hailey Wiley was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Valaria Davis, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Steinmetz College Prep couldn't beat Disney II on Wednesday even though they stacked five runs on them in the sixth inning. The Silver Streaks fell just short of the Titans by a score of 11-10.
Angie Lebron was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Deja Kirk was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Steinmetz College Prep has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Schurz, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
Steinmetz College Prep's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Schurz hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. It's a different story for Steinmetz College Prep, though, as they've only averaged .195. Will they be able to contain Schurz's hitters?
Schurz came out on top in a nail-biter against Steinmetz College Prep in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, sneaking past 15-14. Do the Bulldogs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Silver Streaks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
