Cecilia is 0-3 against Notre Dame since March of 2019 but things could change on Monday. Cecilia is taking a road trip to face off against Notre Dame at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Cecilia got the win against Livonia by a conclusive 15-5. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Notre Dame put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Slaughter Community Charter by a score of 7-2. The seven-run effort marked the Pioneers' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Bella Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aly Teare, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Valerie Brown, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Teare wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Notre Dame kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in five consecutive contests.
Cecilia's record is now 5-16. As for Notre Dame, their record now sits at 20-0.
Cecilia might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from Notre Dame in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Can Cecilia avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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