Grey Ghosts
| 04/02/25 @ Princeville | 20 |
| 04/05/25 @ Paxton-Buckley-Loda | 17 |
| 04/08/25 @ Annawan-Wethersfield | 16 |
| 03/28/25 @ Midland | 15 |
| 03/31/25 @ Putnam County | 12 |
Illinois Valley Central got themselves on the board against Annawan-Wethersfield on Tuesday, but Annawan-Wethersfield never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Titans. The result was nothing new for the Grey Ghosts, who have now won six matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Jensyn Gustafson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Zannacker, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Abby Bazyn was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Illinois Valley Central's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games. As for Annawan-Wethersfield, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illinois Valley Central will host Bloomington Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Annawan-Wethersfield, they will square off against Putnam County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Titans surely won't give up without a fight.
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