After flying high against Richards last Tuesday, Downers Grove North came back down to earth. Downers Grove North fell just short of the Neuqua Valley Wildcats by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Trojans have suffered since May 6, 2024.
Downers Grove North got a good showing from Sophia Lawson, who struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Downers Grove North saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mary Miller, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Downers Grove North now has a losing record of 1-2. Neuqua Valley has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coincidentally, Downers Grove North and Neuqua Valley will both be playing St. Charles East the next time they take the field. Downers Grove North will head out to face St. Charles East at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while Neuqua Valley will head out to face them at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
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