Tri-Valley lost to Tolono Unity back in March of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. Tri-Valley came out on top against Tolono Unity by a score of 9-4. The game was the first time the Vikings have beaten the Rockets on their field since March 21, 2018.
Cole Klein
| 03/27/25 @ Tolono Unity | 5 |
| 03/29/24 @ Argenta-Oreana | 4 |
| 03/16/24 vs Salt Fork | 4 |
| 04/10/24 @ Fisher | 3 |
| 03/17/25 @ Paxton-Buckley-Loda | 2 |
Cole Klein was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Eli Roberts looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Caiden Dehner and Chase Haworth did most of the damage at the plate: Dehner scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Haworth scored two runs while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs Dehner has posted since back in April of 2024. Lucas Filarski was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base.
Tri-Valley has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs this season. As for Tolono Unity, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Tri-Valley has already played their next match (against Richwoods), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Tolono Unity, they will head out on the road to face off against Illinois Valley Central at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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