Wheaton North had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They never let the Schaumburg Saxons get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Saxons: they've now won three in a row.
Makayla Grantz made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Grantz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reagan Crosthwaite, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Bre Elmer was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Wheaton North kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Schaumburg only managed three hits.
Looking ahead, Wheaton North will challenge Marist at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Schaumburg, they are headed away from home for the first time to square off against Glenbrook South at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Schaumburg is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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