Neuqua Valley was the 7-5 winner over West Aurora when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Wildcats fell just short of the Blackhawks by a score of 3-2 on Friday.
Ava Drehs
| 04/09/25 vs Yorkville | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Wheaton-Warrenville South | 7 |
| 04/10/25 @ Naperville Central | 9 |
| 03/24/25 @ Plainfield Central | 12 |
| 03/26/25 vs Downers Grove North | 12 |
Ava Drehs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Neuqua Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Toomey, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Esha Argawal also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Neuqua Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for West Aurora, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuqua Valley will welcome Metea Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for West Aurora, they will be playing at home against South Elgin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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