The Calumet New Tech Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Illiana Christian Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Calumet New Tech couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 23-1 walloping at the hands of Hammond Bishop Noll on Monday. The defeat means Calumet New Tech is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, Illiana Christian had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with an 8-4 win over Wheeler.
Mikayla Derks made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Derks was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Lydia VanderWoude was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Libby Kreykes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Calumet New Tech might still be hurting after the 24-1 loss they got from Illiana Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Calumet New Tech avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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