Redhawks
| 05/10/25 @ Lincoln-Way West | 2 |
| 05/09/25 vs West Chicago | 5 |
| 05/08/25 @ Neuqua Valley | 1 |
| 05/07/25 vs Waubonsie Valley | 8 |
| 05/05/25 vs Metea Valley | 11 |
| + 22 more games |
Naperville Central is 2-8 against Neuqua Valley since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Redhawks will host the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Naperville Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Naperville Central is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 19th on Saturday. They lost 13-2 to Lincoln-Way West.
Naperville Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jamie Saran, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Neuqua Valley came up short against Oswego East on Friday and fell 16-11. The Wildcats have struggled against the Wolves recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Neuqua Valley also got a good showing from Ava Drehs, who struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Drehs has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Tegan Spellerberg was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Krista Waldusky was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Neuqua Valley now has a losing record of 12-13. As for Naperville Central, their loss dropped their record down to 15-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Naperville Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Neuqua Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Naperville Central couldn't quite finish off Neuqua Valley in their previous matchup on Thursday and fell 3-1. Will the Redhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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