Niles North is 0-8 against Vernon Hills since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Niles North Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Vernon Hills Cougars at 4:45 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Monday, Niles North came up short against Elmwood Park and fell 15-11. Niles North has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Niles North got a massive performance out of Amaya Kang, who went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Espinoza, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Niles North was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Vernon Hills scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on Glenbrook North with a sharp 12-2 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Vernon Hills as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Niles North's loss dropped their record down to 4-3-1. As for Vernon Hills, their win bumped their record up to 3-5-1.
Niles North might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Vernon Hills when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Niles North 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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