For the second straight game, Aurora Christian will face off against Wheaton Academy. The Eagles will face off against the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Aurora Christian has won eight straight at home, while Wheaton Academy won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Aurora Christian is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Wheaton Academy just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Wednesday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 10-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered since April 25, 2025.
For Wheaton Academy's part, Lincoln Park spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Park has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mark Jackson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eli Tate, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Wheaton Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Aurora Christian only posted an OBP of .222.
Wheaton Academy's win bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Aurora Christian, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 15-4.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Aurora Christian hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.5 home runs per game. However, it's not like Wheaton Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.7 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
