Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for South Elgin

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Previous 5 Games

05/11/26 @ Streamwood	20-2
05/07/26 vs Larkin	11-5
05/06/26 vs Elgin	15-0
05/05/26 @ West Aurora	12-5
05/04/26 vs Elgin	15-0

South Elgin waltzed into their game on Monday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They were the clear victors by a 20-2 margin over the Streamwood Sabres. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-0 back in April.

The team relied heavily on Millie Viruet, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Brandi Meinicke was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, one double, and one RBI.

South Elgin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Streamwood only posted an OBP of .273.

South Elgin's record is now 19-4. As for Streamwood, they dropped their record down to 1-16 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.

Coming up, South Elgin will host Bartlett at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Streamwood, they will venture away from home to challenge Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Maroons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.12 runs per game on average), something the Sabres will no doubt try to take advantage of.