Wildcats
| 04/14/25 vs Metea Valley | 16 |
| 04/02/25 @ Hinsdale South | 8 |
| 04/10/25 @ Naperville Central | 7 |
| 03/24/25 @ Plainfield Central | 7 |
| 04/04/25 @ Lyons | 3 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Neuqua Valley). They blew past the Metea Valley Mustangs 16-6 on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wildcats considering their two-run performance the match before.
Sydney Benedict was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nalia Clifford, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Cora Dickson, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Neuqua Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Neuqua Valley's record now sits at 4-6. As for Metea Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuqua Valley will welcome Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats are facing the Warriors at the right time seeing as the Warriors are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Metea Valley, they will be playing at home against Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: the Huskies will have lost eight straight heading into Wednesday's game.
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