Oak Lawn had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Joliet Central on Wednesday. The Spartans blew past the Steelmen 18-2. The victory was just business as usual for the Spartans, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Anaysa Salmon made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Salmon was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Clark Zylius
| 03/25/26 vs Joliet Central | 5 |
| 03/20/26 @ Bloom | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Romeoville | 1 |
| 05/19/25 @ Reavis | 1 |
| 05/10/25 vs Hinsdale Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Clark Zylius and Kamya Feigl did most of the damage at the plate: Zylius went a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Feigl got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those five stolen bases gave Zylius a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Anderson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Oak Lawn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Joliet Central only posted an OBP of .312.
Oak Lawn's record now sits at 3-0. As for Joliet Central, their defeat was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Lawn will welcome Reavis at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Joliet Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Thornton Fractional North at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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