Lady Wildcats Softball Shut Out Kankakee Valley, Advance to Sectional Championship
By Megan Kaczmarski | May 30, 2025 9:11 AM

The Hanover Central Lady Wildcats are headed to the IHSAA Class 3A Softball Sectional Championship after a dominant 6-0 victory over Kankakee Valley in the semifinal round. Hanover’s stellar pitching and solid defense kept Kankakee Valley off the scoreboard, while timely hitting powered the Wildcats to the win. With the victory, Hanover advances to face host Lowell in the championship game. The title game is set for tonight at Lowell High School, with first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CST. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and fans are encouraged to arrive early to support the Lady Wildcats in this crucial matchup. 🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online at: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=130902 Let’s go, Wildcats!