Geneva Softball, Marmion Baseball Earn High-Scoring Wins

Monday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup highlights offensive outbursts in local high school games.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:08am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a high school baseball or softball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette conveying the competitive spirit of the players.The high-scoring nature of these early-season high school games showcases the offensive firepower of local teams, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.Ottawa Today

Geneva's softball team and Marmion's baseball squad both put up double-digit runs to secure victories in their season openers on Monday. The Geneva Vikings softball team defeated Metea Valley 20-12, while the Marmion Cadets baseball team came from behind to beat Wheaton Academy 13-10.

Why it matters

High-scoring affairs in the early part of the season can be an indicator of the offensive firepower these teams possess, which could lead to successful campaigns if they can maintain that level of production throughout the year.

The details

In softball, Geneva's Meg O'Connor had four hits including three doubles, driving in four runs and scoring five times. Avery Eddison had five RBIs for the Vikings, and Jazmine Reddick drove in four more. On the baseball diamond, Marmion overcame an early 6-1 deficit, with Alec Gilsinn leading the way with three hits, and Jack Dooley, Matthew Tulley, and Charley Zebig each driving in two runs for the Cadets.

  • Geneva and Marmion both earned their first wins of the 2026 season on Monday, April 7th.

The players

Meg O'Connor

A player for the Geneva Vikings softball team who had four hits, including three doubles, with four RBIs and five runs scored in their 20-12 win over Metea Valley.

Avery Eddison

A player for the Geneva Vikings softball team who had five RBIs in their 20-12 win over Metea Valley.

Jazmine Reddick

A player for the Geneva Vikings softball team who drove in four runs in their 20-12 win over Metea Valley.

Alec Gilsinn

A player for the Marmion Cadets baseball team who led the team with three hits in their 13-10 comeback win over Wheaton Academy.

Jack Dooley

A player for the Marmion Cadets baseball team who drove in two runs in their 13-10 comeback win over Wheaton Academy.

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The takeaway

The high-scoring nature of these early-season games showcases the offensive firepower of these local high school teams, which could lead to exciting and competitive seasons if they can maintain this level of production throughout the year.