
Knights
04/15/25 @ Glenbard South | 14-7 |
04/12/25 @ Payton College Prep | 13-4 |
04/12/25 @ Payton College Prep | 7-1 |
04/11/25 @ Aurora Central Catholic | 9-4 |
04/10/25 vs Trinity | 16-2 |
04/08/25 vs DePaul College Prep | 10-3 |
IC Catholic Prep had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Tuesday. They blew past the Glenbard South Raiders 14-7. The Knights have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Raiders, too.
Madelynn Dinino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, IC Catholic Prep got a massive performance out of Lexi Russ, who went 4-for-5 with seven RBI, three doubles, and two runs. Those seven RBI gave Russ a new career-high. Sofia Bucaro was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Russ wasn't the only one making solid contact: IC Catholic Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
IC Catholic Prep's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Glenbard South, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. IC Catholic Prep will take on De La Salle at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Meteors have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Glenbard South, they will face off against Glenbard North at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Raiders surely won't give up without a fight.
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