By Brent Nevils ’26
On Monday, Apr. 13, the Crusaders faced Aurora Central Catholic in a non-conference battle. The Crusaders won 15-0 in a mercy-rule finish after four innings. This was a much needed win after finishing 1-3 in Kentucky.
Senior pitcher Austin Mrskos got the start for the Crusaders allowing 0 runs over 4 innings, giving up only three hits. “This was my first start this year and I was willing to give everything I had,” said Mrskos.
Junior Brady Cunningham led the offense, going 2-2 with a single and a grand slam in the second inning. “This is a special feeling hitting the first grand slam on the new field,” Cunningham said.
Junior Gavin Stanislawski also joined the party, hitting a two-run home run. “I knew it was leaving the stadium once I hit the ball, and it felt great,” said Stanislawski.
Senior Brent Nevils came off the bench to hit the walk-off grand slam to win the game. The Crusaders finished the week 4-0 with wins against Marmion Academy, Homewood-Flossmoor, and Montini Academy.
The Crusaders host the Fenwick Friars on Monday, Apr. 20, in a Chicago Catholic League Blue matchup.
