Kankakee Baseball and BBCHS Softball Earn Wins on Friday

Kankakee baseball downs Peotone for first win, BBCHS softball extends winning streak to 8 games

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:03am

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The Kankakee baseball team earned its first win of the season, defeating Peotone 7-6 behind a clutch two-run single from Devin Arbour in the fifth inning. Bryce Deany pitched three strong innings in relief to seal the victory. In softball, the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers continued their hot streak, shutting out Marian Catholic 14-0 for their eighth straight win. Abbie Hofbauer tossed a complete game three-hitter for BBCHS.

Why it matters

These wins are important for the Kankakee and BBCHS programs as they look to build momentum and confidence early in the season. Kankakee's first victory snaps an 0-6 start, while BBCHS softball's eighth consecutive win demonstrates the team's ability to sustain success over an extended stretch.

The details

For Kankakee, Devin Arbour's two-run single in the fifth inning gave the Kays a 7-6 lead, which they would hold onto thanks to strong relief pitching from Bryce Deany. Deany struck out 8 batters over 3 innings, allowing just 2 hits. On the offensive side, Jonathan Hernandez walked twice and drove in 2 runs. In the BBCHS softball game, Abbie Hofbauer tossed a complete game 3-hitter, while Shannon Lee, Bristol Schriefer, and Leila Middlebrook all had multiple hits and RBIs to power the Boilermakers' 14-0 victory over Marian Catholic.

  • The Kankakee vs. Peotone baseball game took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • The BBCHS vs. Marian Catholic softball game also occurred on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Devin Arbour

A player for the Kankakee baseball team who hit a clutch two-run single in the fifth inning to give his team the lead.

Bryce Deany

The Kankakee pitcher who came in relief and threw 3 strong innings, striking out 8 batters to seal the win for his team.

Abbie Hofbauer

The Bradley-Bourbonnais softball pitcher who tossed a complete game 3-hit shutout to lead her team to victory.

Shannon Lee

A Bradley-Bourbonnais softball player who went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored in the win.

Bristol Schriefer

A Bradley-Bourbonnais softball player who also had 3 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong and get that first win. Devin's hit was huge for us and Bryce really shut the door on them.”

— Johnny Short, Kankakee Baseball Player

“Abbie was dominant in the circle and our offense was clicking on all cylinders. It's great to see us playing so well and building on our success.”

— Bristol Schriefer, Bradley-Bourbonnais Softball Player

What’s next

The Kankakee baseball team will look to build on their first win when they take on Herscher on Tuesday, April 7th. The BBCHS softball team will aim to extend their winning streak to 9 games when they face Marian Catholic again on Wednesday, April 9th.

The takeaway

These wins demonstrate the resilience and talent of the Kankakee baseball and BBCHS softball programs, who are both finding success early in the season through clutch performances and strong team play. The Kays' first victory and the Boilermakers' eighth straight win are promising signs for these programs as they look to build momentum and contend for their respective conference titles.