Evanston extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-22-2. They lost 12-1 to the Payton College Prep Grizzlies. The Wildkits were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Grizzlies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Sophie Berger-White
| 05/12/26 vs Payton College Prep | 3 |
| 05/11/26 vs Maine South | 1 |
| 05/07/26 @ Glenbrook North | 1 |
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Sophie Berger-White was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
As for Payton College Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-14 record this season. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
On Payton College Prep's side, Jacqueline Madda spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Payton College Prep got a massive performance out of Saya Tanabe, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Molly Vann also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Evanston didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-2 defeat against Highland Park on the 13th. As for Payton College Prep, they will take on Saint Ignatius College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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