It's playoff time, and Hanover Central had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Highland Trojans by a score of 5-1 on Tuesday. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Jillian Deyoung
| 06/03/25 vs Highland | 9 |
| 05/30/25 vs Lowell | 16 |
| 05/29/25 vs Kankakee Valley | 13 |
| 05/27/25 vs Illiana Christian | 9 |
| 05/19/25 vs Crown Point | 5 |
| + 13 more games |
Jillian Deyoung spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sienna Stilley, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, two RBI, and one double. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Rebecca Ferguson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Hanover Central's win bumped their record up to 15-12. As for Highland, they moved to 19-12 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Hanover Central will face off against Columbia City at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Highland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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