Fighting Saints roll past Lincoln-Way Central 10-0 in five innings

St. Charles East kept its fast start to the season going Tuesday, powering past Lincoln-Way Central 10-0 in five innings at home to improve to 3-0. The Fighting Saints set the tone early and never let up, pairing timely extra-base hitting with a dominant combined shutout in a game that showcased strength in every phase.

The decisive swing came from Lexi Majkszak, who delivered a home run and finished with three RBIs to help the Saints break things open. Hayden Sujack also supplied a big day at the plate, collecting two hits and driving in two runs. With traffic on the bases throughout the afternoon, St. Charles East consistently turned opportunities into runs and kept pressure on Lincoln-Way Central from the first inning on.

The lineup had production up and down the order. Kayla LaRose added three hits, and Morgan Beers matched that total with three hits of her own as the Fighting Saints kept innings alive and forced the visitors to work through a steady stream of contact. The balanced attack helped St. Charles East build the margin needed to end the game in five innings.

In the circle, Makayla Van Dinther and Hannah Wulf combined on a two-hit shutout and struck out eight. The duo controlled the pace all game, limiting Lincoln-Way Central chances before they could develop and backing up an offense that gave them room to attack. It was the kind of crisp pitching performance that can anchor a strong early-season run.

The defense completed the effort behind them, turning in the clean, composed play that has helped the Saints open the year unbeaten. St. Charles East left Tuesday with another convincing result, a 10-run victory built on power, depth and command, and the Fighting Saints carry plenty of momentum forward at 3-0.