Russo and the Wildcats defeat Naperville North for the first time since 2015.
Marquette commit Allessandra Russo’s powerful kicks give Neuqua Valley a leg up. Against Naperville North too.
Category: High School Sports
At shortstop or pitcher, UIC recruit Sean Cody creates that special sauce for Richards. His key? ‘Get everybody up.’
Sean Cody gets two hits, scores twice and drives in a run for Richards in a 9-0 win over district rival Shepard.
Batting ninth, Niko Villacci continues to come up big as Oswego East gets past Yorkville. ‘Just found my groove.’
Niko Villacci’s chopper to third base brought in the winning run for Oswego East for a 6-5 win over Yorkville.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin area baseball rankings and player of the week
Rock-solid West Aurora stays in top spot, while red-hot South Elgin jumps into the rankings.
UIC commit Paige Liezert downplays her role. ‘I just show up and do my job.’ Crown Point knows better.
Liezert has become a dominant ace for Crown Point in her junior season.
Antioch’s Carson Young is a former infielder, former outfielder and former catcher. Now he’s an ace.
Young’s baseball career turned when he decided to focus on pitching.
Caden Vorwick gets Naperville North ‘fired up’ with timely at-bats. For him, it’s about time.
Putting a slow start behind him, Vorwick has emerged as a productive hitter for the Huskies.
Win or lose, Andrew Dawson takes authentic attitude to mound for Oak Forest. Every time. ‘Show you’re the best.’
Andrew Dawson throws four-hitter without a walk in complete-game gem as Oak Forest posts 2-0 win over Lemont.
Sophomore Luke Young, called up after six games, makes pitch for Marmion. Again and Again. ‘Started to settle in.’
Luke Young works five strong innings before Marmion rallies in seventh for 4-3 win over Aurora Central Catholic.
Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
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