Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Naperville Central

Redhawks

Margin (Wins)

03/27/25 vs Bolingbrook	15
04/21/25 @ Metea Valley	11
05/16/25 @ DeKalb	10
05/05/25 vs Metea Valley	10
05/02/25 vs West Aurora	10

Naperville Central entered their tilt with DeKalb on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Barbs. The Redhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.

Avery Miller made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, Cali Lenz was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Natalie Lau was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Naperville Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as DeKalb struck out seven times.

Naperville Central's victory bumped their record up to 18-12. As for DeKalb, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-12.

Looking ahead, Naperville Central will venture away from home to face off against Metea Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for DeKalb, they will welcome North Boone at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.