The Schaumburg Christian Conquerors are taking a road trip to challenge the Hiawatha Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Schaumburg Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Schaumburg Christian took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Crossroads Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Conquerors came out on top in a nail-biter against the CRU last Monday, sneaking past 12-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Conquerors have posted since May 13, 2025.
Vander Herman was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He also tossed two walks, which is notable because Schaumburg Christian is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-4-1 otherwise. Herman was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.

Cooper Smith
| 05/11/26 vs Crossroads Christian | 3 |
| 05/05/26 @ Alden-Hebron | 1 |
| 04/30/26 @ St. Edward | 1 |
| 04/28/26 @ Lake Forest Academy | 1 |
| 04/23/26 @ Christian Liberty | 1 |
Herman wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Smith, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave Smith a new career-high. Jhomie Coleman was another, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, Hiawatha lost 13-3 to Amboy on Monday. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The victory got Schaumburg Christian back to even at 5-5-1. As for Hiawatha, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-15-1.
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