Galesburg High School

Pekin ends Galesburg girls’ scoring streak

Galesburg’s season-long streak without being shut out ended April 9 as the Silver Streaks lost 7-2 in a nonconference match at Pekin.

The loss was the first on the road for Galesburg, which has played seven of its first eight matches away from home. The Silver Streaks have one more road contest before returning home.

The teams were tied 2-2 at halftime, but injuries took their toll in the second half, coach Jessica Jones said, and the Streaks were unable to keep pace with the Dragons.

Haleigh Jezek-Irle and Madalyn Lardi each scored for Galesburg, while Emmanuella Matumona added an assist. Jezek-Irle and Lardi have combined for 41 goals this season.

Galesburg fell to 6-2, while Pekin improved to 5-3-1 with its third straight win.

The Silver Streaks play at Metamora at 10 a.m. April 11 and host Western Big 6 Conference opponent Geneseo at 6 p.m. April 14.

Sterling scores late to put away Galesburg softball

Sterling broke open a one-run game with four runs in the sixth inning to defeat Galesburg 6-0 April 9 in Western Big 6 Conference softball action.

Sterling scored in the first inning, but Galesburg pitcher Taylor Lee and the defense held the Golden Warriors in check until the sixth. Sterling added another run in the seventh.

Sterling pitcher Lily Martinez shut out the Silver Streaks on two hits and two walks.

Galesburg coach Andrea Sampson said the Silver Streaks played more sharply early but again struggled to sustain momentum offensively.

Galesburg third baseman Mavery Bland (1) throws to Avayah Bridgewater (22) to force out Sterling runner Madison Birdsley (2) during an April 9 game. (Photo by Loran Lewis/GCN)

“I think they have learned,” Sampson said. “At the beginning it was hard for them to face adversity. They were trying to face it alone. Whereas now they’ve learned to apply it together, facing adversity together.”

Lee pitched a complete game, allowing six runs on seven hits while striking out eight.

Layla Shepler and Mary Moore each had a hit for Galesburg.

Sterling was led by Layla Wright, who scored twice, while Mya Lira and Haley Janssen each homered.

Mary Moore (15) had one of Galesburg’s two hits in the Silver Streaks’ April 9 game against Sterling.(Photo by Loran Lewis/GCN)

Galesburg fell to 3-10 overall and 0-4 in the Western Big 6. Sterling improved to 7-5 and 2-1.

The Silver Streaks host Canton at 4:30 p.m. April 10 and Western Big 6 opponent Moline at 4:30 p.m. April 14.

Carl Sandburg College

Southeastern shuts down Sandburg baseball

Southeastern Community College scored six runs in the third inning and six more in the fourth to defeat Carl Sandburg College 16-0 Thursday in Burlington, Iowa.

The Chargers were limited to six hits, while Southeastern finished with 13 hits.

Damien Snell and Nathan Hill each doubled for Sandburg. Snell also stole a base.

Damien Snell doubled and stole a base for Carl Sandburg College in a loss to Southeastern Community College. (Photo courtesy of Carl Sandburg College)

Brady Peterson took the loss for the Chargers. Cruz Paredes pitched a scoreless inning in relief, striking out two and retiring all three batters he faced.

Cooper Hummel led Southeastern with two hits, including a home run, and four RBIs. Jake Miller went 4 for 5 with two RBIs, Kam Francois drove in three runs, Grant Lokken homered, and Gavin Awbrey added two RBIs.

Mason Waterbury earned the win, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Isaac Camacho and Max Leno completed the shutout.

Sandburg plays a doubleheader at Sauk Valley on April 11, with Game 1 scheduled for noon.

Sandburg softball games canceled

Carl Sandburg College’s softball doubleheader at Highland Community College on April 9 was canceled.

The Chargers will play four games April 11-12 at Peck Park in Ottawa. Sandburg faces Oakton at 1 p.m. and Moraine Valley at 3 p.m. April 11. On April 12, the Chargers play McHenry at 1 p.m. and Elgin at 3 p.m.