Clifton Central lost to Iroquois West back in March of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Clifton Central came out on top against Iroquois West by a score of 10-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Comets.
Emily Ponton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
| 03/28/25 @ Iroquois West | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Momence | 3 |
| 04/20/24 vs Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin | 3 |
| 04/16/24 @ Illinois Lutheran | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lia Prairie, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Keira Donnelly, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Clifton Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Clifton Central's record now sits at 5-3-1. As for Iroquois West, their record now sits at 1-3.
Coming up, Clifton Central is taking a road trip to challenge Bishop McNamara at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Iroquois West, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Tri-Point at 4:30 p.m.
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