While Conant's victory against Wheeling wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Wildcats on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won nine in a row.
Ava Falcone was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Holly Bartys, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Cougars
| 05/07/25 vs Wheeling | 5-3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Hersey | 1-0 |
| 04/29/25 vs Palatine | 12-4 |
| 04/28/25 vs Hoffman Estates | 15-4 |
| 04/23/25 vs Schaumburg | 4-3 |
Conant's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Wheeling, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Conant will square off against Fremd at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wheeling, they will take on Buffalo Grove at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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