The Jacobs Golden Eagles will face off against the Wauconda Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Jacobs is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over Marengo. The win was some much needed relief for the Golden Eagles as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Avarie Lohrmann was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Avery St Leger was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Wauconda had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They had just enough and edged out Johnsburg 7-5. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Skyhawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Ellary Nick, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison May, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Jacobs might still be hurting after the 16-6 loss they got from Wauconda in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will Jacobs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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