Vikings
| 05/08/25 @ Hanover Central | 5-7 |
| 05/06/25 vs Whiting | 10-0 |
| 05/05/25 @ Whiting | 16-0 |
| 05/02/25 @ Highland | 5-0 |
| 04/29/25 vs Griffith | 10-0 |
Illiana Christian dropped their record down to 14-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Hanover Central Wildcats by a score of 7-5. If the Vikings were looking for revenge after losing 13-5 to the Wildcats when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Ayden VanKuiken made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
As for Hanover Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games.
On Hanover Central's side, Aiden Creasbaum was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Creasbaum was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Jaylen Rutherford was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Jacksen Coduti was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Coming up, Illiana Christian will welcome Chesterton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Trojans have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hanover Central, they will venture away from home to face off against New Prairie at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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