Marist slugger Brooke Wyderski drove in seven of the RedHawks' 11 runs with two three-run home runs and an RBI single in a 11-8 victory over visiting Mother McAuley Thursday.
Mother McAuley came out strong in the third-place tilt of the Fenwick Tournament on Saturday, building a 12-3 lead after three quarters and cruising to a 12-5 win over Mundelein.
Alex Brown belted a three-run homer in the first inning, setting the tone in Mother McAuley's 12-1 win over Regina at Rosemont's Dome at the Ballpark on Thursday.
Fenwick, which won its fourth state title in five years last season, returns most of its starters as it preps for a repeat bid. Check out Paul Johnson's lists of top girls water polo teams and athletes here.
Mother McAuley looked poised to take down two-time defending state champ Fenwick at the beginning of the fourth quarter Wednesday. But Friars goalie Lexi Buglio made 10 saves to help Fenwick escape with a 5-3 win.