Comets
| 05/17/25 vs Somonauk | 11-16 |
| 05/16/25 vs Marquette | 1-15 |
| 05/15/25 @ Warren/Stockton | 24-25 |
| 05/12/25 @ Amboy | 9-5 |
| 05/09/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville | 6-4 |
Newman Central Catholic had lost four straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 9-18 to make it five. They fell 16-11 to the Somonauk Bobcats. Even though they lost, the Comets' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.1 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Lucy Oetting was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Brenleigh Cook was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
As for Somonauk, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13. The game was the first time they have beaten Newman Central Catholic on their field since April 21, 2018.
On Somonauk's side, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Barshinger, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Barshinger a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaydence Eade, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Newman Central Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Somonauk, they will take on Mendota at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a 17-game losing streak.
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