South Carolina Commit Wulf Strikes Out 10 Against No. 1 Marist

St. Charles East pitcher Hannah Wulf battles in 4-0 loss, says 'we're not too far behind' top-ranked team.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:21am

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Hannah Wulf, a senior pitcher committed to South Carolina, struck out 10 batters in a 4-0 loss for St. Charles East against the top-ranked Marist softball team in Illinois. Wulf, a hard-throwing left-hander, went the distance but issued four walks and hit two batters. Marist's Soleil Tate, a Wisconsin commit, threw a four-hitter with 14 strikeouts to lead her team to victory.

Why it matters

This matchup between two Illinois softball powerhouses featured a showdown between top pitching prospects headed to major Division I programs. While Marist prevailed, St. Charles East showed it can compete with the state's elite teams and that Wulf is a rising star who will soon make an impact at the college level.

The details

Wulf, a transfer from Wheaton North, held her own against Marist's talented lineup that includes several Division I commits. Marist scored all four of its runs with two outs, getting a two-run double from sophomore center fielder Maddie Rogers and a pair of RBI doubles from freshman designated hitter Savannah Jones. St. Charles East coach Jarod Gutesha praised Wulf's battle and his team's defensive effort, saying they 'did a lot of good things' despite the loss.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Hannah Wulf

A senior pitcher for St. Charles East who is committed to play at the University of South Carolina. She struck out 10 batters in the loss.

Soleil Tate

A junior right-hander for Marist who is committed to the University of Wisconsin. She threw a four-hitter with 14 strikeouts to lead Marist to victory.

Jarod Gutesha

The head coach of the St. Charles East softball team.

Hayden Sujack

A senior catcher for St. Charles East who is also committed to the University of South Carolina. She had a double and a single in the game.

Layla Peters

A junior first baseman for Marist who is committed to the University of Notre Dame.

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What they’re saying

“'They're No. 1 but we're three. We're not too far behind them. Anyone can beat anyone, any day.'”

— Hannah Wulf, Pitcher, St. Charles East

“'That's what makes a game like this so fun. You never know what's going to happen.'”

— Hayden Sujack, Catcher, St. Charles East

“'She knows me inside and out. It definitely helps a lot to have her back there. Obviously, we'll play in college together.'”

— Hannah Wulf, Pitcher, St. Charles East

What’s next

St. Charles East will look to bounce back from the loss when they face another tough opponent, Benet Academy, later this week.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth of talent in Illinois high school softball, with two elite pitchers and lineups full of Division I commits battling it out. While Marist came out on top, St. Charles East proved it can compete with the state's best and has a rising star in Hannah Wulf who will make an impact at the college level.