Hononegah is 9-1 against Belvidere since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Indians will head out to face off against the Bucs at 4:00 p.m. Hononegah will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Hononegah had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Jefferson on Thursday. The Indians put the hurt on the J-Hawks with a sharp 14-3 victory. Considering the Indians have won 12 matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Samantha Nosbisch looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
Kaelyn Kelly
| 05/22/25 @ Jefferson | 4 |
| 05/04/24 vs Central | 3 |
| 05/21/25 vs Rockford Auburn | 2 |
| 05/19/25 @ Freeport | 2 |
| 05/17/25 vs Biggsville West Central | 2 |
On the hitting side, Kaelyn Kelly was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Alexis Eich was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three doubles, and one run.
Hononegah kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Belvidere, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Freeport on Thursday, sneaking past 6-5.
Hononegah's record now sits at 23-4. As for Belvidere, their record is now 15-10.
Everything went Hononegah's way against Belvidere in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Hononegah made off with a 16-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Indians since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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