Hillsboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They came up short against the Mater Dei Knights, falling 9-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hiltoppers of the 11-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Hillsboro saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Clayton Rufus, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Hillsboro's record now sits at 1-12. As for Mater Dei, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillsboro will welcome Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mater Dei, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Althoff Catholic at 4:30 p.m.
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