Homewood-Flossmoor extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 10-14 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Marian Catholic Spartans. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
As for Marian Catholic, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-14. The game was the first time they have beaten Homewood-Flossmoor on their field since March 14, 2019.
For Marian Catholic's part, Jonathan Trotter was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Trotter has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Jazarris Mackmore, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Homewood-Flossmoor and Marian Catholic could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Vikings (ranked 106th) will meet Lincoln-Way Central (ranked 21st) at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Marian Catholic will square off against Sandburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (239 vs. 44).
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