The Peoria Heights Patriots will face off against the Delavan Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Peoria Heights has now lost seven straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 19th.
Peoria Heights fell victim to Richwoods and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 23-0 to the Knights.
Meanwhile, Delavan was not the first on the board on Wednesday, but they got there more often. They put the hurt on Midwest Central/Illini Central with a sharp 8-2 win.
Lainey Klokkenga made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three runs.
In other batting news, Addi Fisher was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Nola Houston was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Delavan's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-7. As for Peoria Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Peoria Heights might still be hurting after the 17-2 loss they got from Delavan in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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