Agricultural Science and Hancock are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Cyclones will face off against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Agricultural Science knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Hancock likes a good challenge.
Agricultural Science took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Everything went their way against Little Village as they made off with a 16-2 victory. That looming 16-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cyclones yet this season.
Aiden Kessenich was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit and allowing only one earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last four times he's played.
Chris Onesto
| 04/17/26 vs Little Village | 4 |
| 05/08/25 @ Kelly | 3 |
| 04/10/26 vs Hubbard | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Hillcrest | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs Kelly | 2 |
In other batting news, Agricultural Science let Chris Onesto and Jarius Simmons -Watson run wild. Onesto went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Simmons -Watson went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Onesto a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alonzo Ortega, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Agricultural Science always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .519 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Hancock and Goode STEM Academy, and Goode STEM Academy kept the tradition alive. The Eagles lost 11-4 to the Knights on Friday.
Emiliano Leon was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season. Alejandro Porras was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Agricultural Science's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. As for Hancock, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1-1 and their overall record down to 4-8-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Agricultural Science has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .535. However, it's not like Hancock struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Agricultural Science came up short against Hancock when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 15-11. Can the Cyclones avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
