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April 9, 2010April 9, 2010

Peoria Notre Dame 4-8-10 Freshman

4-8-2010 Freshman Wildcats vs. Peoria Notre Dame

GAME 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Notre Dame	0	0	0	0	0			0
NCWHS Wildcats	2	5	2	0	1			10

NCWHS Blow Away Peoria Notre Dame

On a very cold and windy day, the Freshman Wildcats continued their hot streak against Peoria Notre Dame by the score of 10-0. Photos by Clay Wheeler: http://picasaweb.google.com/clay.justine/040810NCWHSFreshmanPost?authkey=Gv1sRgCLTa0ZyA4J7MOQ&feat=email#

Adam McGinnis pitched 3 strong innings by striking out 6 of the 10 batters, he faced. Caleb Smith came and finished the last two innings by keeping Peoria scoreless.

With the wind blowing in hard from left field, the Wildcats were held to only one extra base hit and a double to the fence by Josh Appel. However, a garrage of singles kept the scoreboard busy. Matthew James, led the way with 3 hits and 3 RBIs. Others contributing included Alex Jefferson (2 hit, 3 RBI) and McGinnis (2 hit, 2 RBI).

April 1, 2010

Pekin 04-01-2010 Freshmen

Normal West Freshmen outscored Pekin 10-1.

Highlights of the game include:

* Tyler Ort and Alex Jefferson combined to throw a no-hitter.

* The bats were “on” and the Wildcats had numerous hits.

* Alex Jefferson hit a homerun and a 3-run double.

* Nick Hieb and Turner Reid each hit a double.

* Adam McGinnis stole 3 bases, including home, when Pekin left the field after just 2 outs.

March 30, 2010March 30, 2010

Central Catholic 03-27-10 Freshmen

FRESHMAN

03-27-2010 vs. Bloomington Central Catholic Saints

GAME 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Central Catholic	0	0	0	1	0			1	1	1
NCWHS Wildcats	5	10	3	0				18	11	0

GAME2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Central Catholic	0	0	0	2	0			2	2	4
NCWHS Wildcats	0	5	7	3	0			15	13	1

3-27-10 Freshman Wildcats Win Opening Day

The Normal West Freshman baseball team started off their 2010 season by sweeping a doubleheader from intercity foe Central Catholic by the scores of 18-1 and 15-2.

In the first game, behind a strong pitching performance from Matthew James who threw 3 innings of no-hit baseball while striking out 6 . The Wildcats scored early and often . Alex Jefferson hit a home run and had 4 RBI’s on the day. Jacob Evans, in a collision at first base, broke his collarbone and is expected to be out of action for up to 6 weeks.

In the second game, Nick Heib continued the strong pitching by throwing 3 innings of no-hit baseball. Hitting stars for West were Nick Heib who went 4-4 at the plate, including a home run. Matthew James, Adam McGinnis and Turner Reid (grand slam) who also hit homeruns on the day.

The Wildcats take their 2-0 record to Pekin for a single game at 4:15 this coming Thursday.

Portait pictures provided by Clay Wheeler: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=clay.justine&target=ALBUM&id=5453538730777715553&authkey=Gv1sRgCIDDvb6PzPivKw&invite=CK39iL8M&feat=email

Game pictures provided by Clay Wheeler: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=clay.justine&target=ALBUM&id=5453540241202567665&authkey=Gv1sRgCILQpaXd5rKfXQ&invite=COiW88cI&feat=email