Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Neuqua Valley). They came out on top against the Wheaton Academy Warriors by a score of 9-4 on Saturday.
Joe Barkley
| 04/12/25 @ Wheaton Academy | 4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Lake Park | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Plainfield South | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Lyons | 1 |
| 05/25/24 vs West Aurora | 1 |
Neuqua Valley let Mike Langan and Joe Barkley run wild. Langan went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Barkley went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Barkley a new career-high. Andy Barkley was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Neuqua Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Neuqua Valley picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-5-1. As for Wheaton Academy, they dropped their record down to 5-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Neuqua Valley and Wheaton Academy will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Wildcats are set to take on their familiar foe Naperville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Wheaton Academy will face off against rival Timothy Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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