Elgin, IL – After returning home from their spring break trip in Florida, the Eagles were welcomed by weather that was the exact opposite of the sunshine state. For their home opener at Hoffer Field, which was moved up a day due to weather, Judson was greeted with unfriendly winds. Battling cold temperatures and strong winds though, the Eagles opened conference play in dominant fashion on Friday, sweeping a doubleheader from Calumet with convincing 20–1 and 17–2 victories.

Game 1 – Eagles 20, Calumet 1

Judson's offense erupted early and often in the opener, piling up 20 runs on 19 hits to cruise to the run-rule win.

The Eagles struck first in the opening inning when Alex Wickett doubled home Kevin Flores before scoring on a sacrifice fly by Allan Navarro to make it 2–0. 

Judson then broke the game open with an eight-run second inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Wickett, an RBI single by Matt Armstrong, and a two-run blast from Kyle Schwartz that pushed the lead to 10–0. 

The Eagles continued to add on throughout the afternoon, including a six-run sixth inning to put the game out of reach.

At the plate, several Eagles had big afternoons:

• Kevin Flores: 3-for-5, 4 runs, 2 RBI

• Alex Wickett: 2-for-4, 3 runs, 4 RBI

• Allan Navarro: 2-for-3, 3 runs, 3 RBI

• Kyle Schwartz: 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI

• Yasiel Trinidad: 3-for-4, 3 RBI while also earning the win on the mound 

Trinidad, the reigning CCAC Pitcher of the Week, dominated on the hill, allowing just one hit over six innings while striking out nine, before Chase Reid closed out the seventh. 

Game 2 – Eagles 17, Calumet 2

Judson stayed hot while in the cold in the second game, scoring 17 runs on 17 hits to complete the sweep. 

The Eagles jumped ahead immediately in the first inning when Allan Navarro drove in a run and Kyle Schwartz followed with a two-run double for a quick 3–0 lead. 

A four-run second inning extended the margin, with Blake Stempowski delivering an RBI single and Kevin Flores adding a two-run double. Judson continued to apply pressure throughout the game, scoring in five different innings.

Leading the offensive charge were:

• Blake Stempowski: 4-for-4, 5 runs, 2 RBI

• Allan Navarro: 4-for-4, 4 RBI

• Kevin Flores: 3-for-4, 4 RBI

• Derek Cintron: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI 

On the mound, Owen Wanner delivered a complete-game effort, allowing just four hits and two runs over seven innings while striking out four. 

With the sweep, the Eagles improved to 14–6 overall and opened conference play with two convincing victories.

They will now travel to Calumet on Saturday to complete the four game series. These games are also moved up a day from the original Sunday schedule.