If Cloverleaf was riding high fresh off their 9-1 takedown of Woodridge last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Colts took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norton Panthers on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Colts of the 9-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Cloverleaf's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Norton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cloverleaf will head out to face off against St. Vincent-St. Mary at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Fighting Irish will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Colts surely won't give up without a fight. As for Norton, they are taking a road trip to take on Springfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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