Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

Article continues after sponsor message

MARQUETTE CATHOLIC 12, CIVIC MEMORIAL 0 (Four-and-a-half innings, 10-run rule): Marquette scored a single run in the first, then scored five times in the third and six more in the fourth to take the win in the season opener for both teams

Kiley Beth Kirchner had two hits and four RBIs to lead the Explorers, while Lauren Lenihan had two hits and two RBIs, Hayley Porter had two hits, Carli Foesterling and Abby Sullivan each had two RBIs, and Abigail Porter also drove home a run.

Lenihan pitched a complete game, allowing only one hit, by Bryleigh Ward, while walking no one and striking out 11.

The Explorers open the season 1-0, while CM starts out 0-1.

Prefer RiverBender on Google
Copyright 2026 Riverbender.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

More like this:

Murray Drives In Three Runs, Cordes, Lowis Two, LaPlant Fans Three In Alton Debut, Post 126 Takes 10-4 Win
Jun 17, 2026
Lowis and Steinkuehler Spark Alton Senior Legion Win
4 days ago
Rayfield, McCormick, Laird Fuel Alton Junior Legion 20-6 Rout Of Trenton
Jun 16, 2026
Justice Drainer, Brady Short, Lead Jerseyville Junior Legion Baseball Squad Past Alton
Jun 24, 2026
Sievers Throws Two-Hit Shutout, Fans 10, Alton Post 126 Bounces Back With 8-0 Win Over Eureka
2 days ago