The Serena Huskers will square off against the Kaneland Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Serena knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Kaneland likes a good challenge.
Serena gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Indian Creek with a sharp 16-6 victory. The Huskers haven't had any issues with the Timberwolves recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Cassie Walsh made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over 5.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Lanee Cole
| 04/09/25 @ Indian Creek | 4 |
| 04/03/25 vs Aurora Christian | 2 |
| 04/15/24 @ Earlville | 2 |
| 04/15/24 vs Earlville | 2 |
| 04/09/24 vs Somonauk | 2 |
In other batting news, Serena got a massive performance out of Lanee Cole, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Those four runs gave Cole a new career-high. Another player making a difference was RayElle Brennan, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Serena kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Kaneland faced Yorkville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Knights lost 10-2 to the Foxes. The game marked the Knights' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Kaneland saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Coulter, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles. Those doubles marked the first that Coulter hit this season.
Serena's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Kaneland, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 5-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Serena has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Kaneland struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
