Countryside Christian was the 9-6 winner over Hawthorne when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Minutemen came up short against the Hornets on Thursday, falling 17-9.
Hunter Burgess
| 04/03/25 vs Hawthorne | 2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Riverside Christian | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Saint Francis Catholic | 1 |
| 03/24/25 vs Oak Hall | 1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Eastside | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Jace Reustle and Hunter Burgess stepped up to the plate in a big way. Reustle went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs, while Burgess scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Burgess is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games he's played. Lucas Gruenwald was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Countryside Christian's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Hawthorne, their record now sits at 10-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Countryside Christian will host First Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hawthorne, they will be playing at home against Williston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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