Harvard is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Plano a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Harvard Hornets will be playing at home against the Plano Reapers at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Harvard came out on top against Hiawatha on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run sixth inning. The Hornets blew past the Hawks 12-1.
Cash Stott spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits.
Eltan Powles
| 04/24/26 @ Hiawatha | 5 |
| 04/23/26 @ Waukegan | 2 |
| 03/21/26 vs Rockford Auburn | 2 |
| 05/13/25 vs Woodstock | 2 |
| 05/08/25 vs Plano | 2 |
At the plate, Eltan Powles was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Logan Nulle was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Harvard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 10.2.
Meanwhile, Plano had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 11-8 victory over Somonauk on Friday.
Braylon Schmidt made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Plano is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-11-1 otherwise. Schmidt was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Nathan Corral looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Quentin Santoria was a standout: he fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Plano is 3-1 when Santoria posts three or more RBI, but 3-11-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Julian Gates, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Harvard's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Plano, their victory bumped their record up to 6-12-1.
