The Lemont Lemont HS will venture away from home to take on the Sandburg Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Lemont's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Sandburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Lemont took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over Andrew. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lemont HS have posted since May 29, 2024.
Mila Mardjetko spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Jessica Pontrelli was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Ava Zdenovec was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Sandburg made easy work of Stagg on Thursday and carried off a 9-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Chargers: they've now won four in a row.
Lemont's record is now 14-6. As for Sandburg, their record now sits at 7-11.
Lemont might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Sandburg when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Lemont HS avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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