The Saint Ignatius College Prep Wolfpack will face off against Chicago Hope Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Chicago Hope Academy will be up against a hot Saint Ignatius College Prep squad: the team just extended their winning streak to five. The Wolfpack blew past Aurora Central Catholic 11-1 on Thursday.
Ryan Sexton
| 05/14/26 @ Aurora Central Catholic | 5 |
| 05/07/26 @ St. Francis | 8 |
| 04/23/26 vs De La Salle | 6 |
Saint Ignatius College Prep got a great performance from Ryan Sexton as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Sexton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, J. P. Rydz was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Jesse Kourelis was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Chicago Hope Academy got the win against Marian Central Catholic on Tuesday by a conclusive 16-4.
Chicago Hope Academy's victory bumped their record up to 15-11. As for Saint Ignatius College Prep, their win bumped their record up to 19-10.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Saint Ignatius College Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Chicago Hope Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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