The Ileana Christian Vikings will face the Calumet New Tech Warriors in front of their home fans Tuesday at 5 p.m. Calumet Newtech lost her last match and will look to turn things around against Iliana Christian, who won.
Ileana Christian had to travel to play her first game of the season, but the end result was worth the trip. They took the lead against Wheeler on Monday by a score of 8-4.
Mikayla Dirks was a key component no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters in seven innings and allowed three earned runs (one earned) on four hits. Dirks was also very active at the plate, as she had 2 hits in 4 at bats, a home run, 3 RBIs, and a double.
In other hitting news, the team relied heavily on Lydia Vanderwoude, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI and two stolen bases. Libby Crakes also contributed, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Calumet New Tech was unable to take advantage of home field advantage in the season opener. They suffered a blowout 23-1 loss at the hands of Hammond Bishop Noll on Monday. This loss means Calumet New Tech will be looking to earn its first 'W' of the season.
All went well in the last matchup against Calumet New Tech in April 2023, with Ileana Christian winning 24-1. Will Ileana Christian repeat her success, or will Calmet Newtek come up with a new strategy this time? You'll find out soon.
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