Samantha Wiertelak throws one-hitter and drives in three runs as Waubonsie Valley routs Joliet Central 15-0.
Waubonsie Valley’s Samantha Wiertelak, the team’s only senior, takes leadership role seriously. ‘Very protective.’
Category: High School Sports
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown baseball rankings and player of the week
Brother Rice remains at the top, while Lincoln-Way Central and Richards enter the rankings.
Sophomore Matt Ritchie dominates as St. Charles North shuts out crosstown rival St. Charles East. ‘Pretty special.’
St. Charles North’s Matt Ritchie hits pitch count of 90 with strikeout to end the sixth in 3-0 win over St. Charles East.
Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Brother Rice’s Braydon McKendrick beats St. Rita, dad’s alma mater. And that’s not all. ‘Made himself into an ace.’
Braydon McKendrick dominates with nine strikeouts in five innings as Brother Rice rolls past St. Rita 13-0.
2025 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois: Jaxson Davis and Destiny Jackson forge their place in history
Warren’s Jaxson Davis and Young’s Destiny Jackson are the 2025 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois. The historic nature of their accomplishments is not lost on either player.
Tweaking swing, Jonathan Trotter breaks slump as Marian Catholic tops Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘Just a matter of time.’
Jonathan Trotter doubles twice to spark Marian Catholic to a 6-5 rivalry win over Homewood-Flossmoor.
Hits, runs, RBIs. Tinley Park’s Lilia Flores checks off boxes, but stealing home tops them all. ‘I trust my speed.’
Tinley Park’s Lilia Flores drives in five runs and steals home for vital insurance run in 12-11 win over Mother McAuley.
Justin Enger understands he doesn’t throw hard, but he knows how to pitch for Batavia. And? ‘I get people out.’
Justin Enger throws a complete-game gem for Batavia in a 6-1 DuKane Conference victory over archrival Geneva.
Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.