Bruins
| 04/08/26 vs Sterling | 8-3 |
| 04/07/26 @ Bureau Valley | 12-2 |
| 03/31/26 @ Midland | 12-0 |
| 03/30/26 vs Kewanee | 11-1 |
St. Bede had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Sterling Golden Warriors.
Macy Strauch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Bosnich, who fired off three home runs and four RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Hannah Heiberger was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
St. Bede lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
St. Bede's record now sits at 7-3. As for Sterling, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
St. Bede and Sterling should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. The Bruins will square off against Serena at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (40 vs. 317). Meanwhile, Sterling (ranked 110th) will meet Galesburg (ranked 223rd) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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