After losing to Hancock the last time they met, Payton College Prep decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Grizzlies walked away with an 8-3 win over the Eagles on Friday.
Jacqueline Madda
| 04/11/25 @ Hancock | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Lane Tech | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Ridgewood | 1 |
| 04/15/24 @ Jones | 1 |
| 04/09/24 vs ITW David Speer Academy | 1 |
Jacqueline Madda made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabella Lara, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tessa McGuire, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Payton College Prep's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Hancock, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Payton College Prep has already played their next matchup, a 7-1 defeat against IC Catholic Prep on the 12th. As for Hancock, they will head out on the road to square off against Amundsen at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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