Softball Recap: Illiana Christian Snags Sixth Victory in Last Seven Games

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

05/12/25 @ Hammond Bishop Noll	20
04/21/25 @ Lake Station Edison	19
04/22/25 vs River Forest	17
04/15/25 @ Calumet New Tech	15
05/05/25 @ Whiting	13

Illiana Christian had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Hobart on Thursday. The Vikings blew past the Brickies 12-2. Considering the Vikings have won eight contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Cayden Petersen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.

In other batting news, Emmy Jansma and Olivia Daliege did most of the damage at the plate: Jansma fired off three runs, three doubles, and one triple while going 4-for-4, while Daliege went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those four hits gave Jansma a new career-high. Mya VanderWoude was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Illiana Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hobart only posted an OBP of .346.

Illiana Christian is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. As for Hobart, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-13.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illiana Christian will host Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hobart, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.