For the second straight game, Niles North will face off against Maine West. The Vikings will challenge the Warriors at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Niles North turned things around against Maine West on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since April 14th.

Jacob Titsworth
04/28/25 vs Highland Park | 6 |
04/21/25 @ Niles West | 2 |
04/01/25 vs Evanston | 1 |
03/24/25 @ Elk Grove | 1 |
03/17/25 vs St. Patrick | 1 |
Jacob Titsworth made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Niles North is 4-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 5-13-1 otherwise. Titsworth was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ari Colish was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Mason Engstrom also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Niles North was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The defeat snapped Maine West's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-14 record. As for Niles North, their record is now 9-15-1.
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