Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Proviso West). They put the hurt on the Francis W. Parker Colonels with a sharp 17-11 win on Saturday.
Jayden Caston was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Caston was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Demarco Alvarado was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Logan Komperda also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Proviso West kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Panthers
| 03/29/25 @ Francis W. Parker | 17-11 |
| 03/28/25 vs Northridge | 8-11 |
| 03/27/25 vs Ogden International | 2-1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Streamwood | 2-7 |
| 03/24/25 vs Fenton | 13-3 |
Proviso West's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Francis W. Parker, their record now sits at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Proviso West will head out to face off against York at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Francis W. Parker, they will host Northside at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Northside has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.5 runs per game on average), something Francis W. Parker will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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