Cary-Grove is 3-0 against Grayslake North since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Cary-Grove Trojans will be playing at home against the Grayslake North Knights at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cary-Grove is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 19-7 margin over Central on Monday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Cary-Grove with their most commanding win of the season.
Addy Green was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Green was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, Maddie Crick was incredible, firing off two home runs, nine RBI, and five runs while going 5-for-5. Aubrey Lonergan was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Grayslake North came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over Johnsburg on Saturday.
Like Cary-Grove, Grayslake North also got a great game from a two-way player: Jane Pritchard. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Pritchard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elyse Gawerecki and Alyson Alvarenga did most of the damage at the plate: Gawerecki scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Alvarenga scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lauren Gaeding, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Cary-Grove's win bumped their record up to 5-10. As for Grayslake North, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-12.
Cary-Grove skirted past Grayslake North 6-5 when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Does Cary-Grove have another victory up their sleeve, or will Grayslake North turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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