High School Baseball

Oswego East senior Noah Schultz was drafted by the White Sox in the first round of the MLB Draft.

Two local high school pitchers selected in first round of MLB Draft

The White Sox picked Oswego East lefty Noah Schultz with the 26th pick. Schultz, a 6-9 Vanderbilt recruit, was the top-ranked player in the state’s Class of 2022 according to Prep Baseball Report.

By Michael O’Brien

Brooks’ Ryan Little (3) pitches against Lane in the CPS title game at Wrigley Field this season.

High School Baseball

White Sox ACE program launches college baseball opportunities

More than 230 college scholarships have been earned by ACE graduates.

By Mike Clark

Edwardsville’s Kaden Jennings (11) and Cole Funkhauser (1) start to celebrate as the Tigers defeat Mundelein in the Class 4A state championship game.

High School Baseball

Edwardsville beats Mundelein to win its fourth state title

There was just one home run during the eight games this weekend, and it came in Edwardsville’s thrilling 4-3 win against Mundelein in the Class 4A championship game.

By Michael O’Brien

Finn O’Meara, facing, and Sam Wampler, jumping, celebrate after the Roadrunners win the Class 3A state title.

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Sophomore Nick Drtina embraces the spotlight, leads Nazareth to 3A baseball state title

Nazareth beat Glenwood 5-1 on Saturday at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet. It’s the first baseball state title for the Roadrunners.

By Michael O’Brien

Mundelien’s Bennett Musser (14) pitched a one-hit shutout to help the Mustangs advance to the Class 4A state title game.

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Bennett Musser tosses a gem to send Mundelein to the Class 4A title game

The Bennett Musser-Danny Connelly battery has been together since both were 10 years old. So Connelly, the catcher, knows when Musser has his best stuff.

By Michael O’Brien

Brother Rice’s Jack Lausch pitches as the Crusaders play Edwardsville in the IHSA Class 4A semifinals.

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Nationally ranked Brother Rice loses to Edwardsville in Class 4A state semis

Edwardsville’s big bats came through in the middle innings, and the Tigers knocked off Brother Rice 7-4.

By Michael O’Brien

Nazareth’s Luke Brabham (2) drives the ball against Crystal Lake South in the IHSA Class 3A semifinal in Joliet.

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Nazareth smashes Crystal Lake South to advance to Class 3A championship

Crystal Lake South starter Mark DeCicco pitched a clean first inning, but Nazareth hit the ball hard and Roadrunners right fielder Nick Drtina could feel good things were about to happen for his team.

By Michael O’Brien

Plainfield North celebrates a 4-3 victory over Huntley in the IHSA Class 4A state finals in 2018.

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IHSA baseball Class 3A/4A state finals schedule and scores

All the game times and scores this weekend in Joliet.

By Michael O’Brien

Lane’s Josh Katz (4) and teammates celebrate after beating Brooks 2-1 win in the city title game.

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Josh Katz throws a complete game as Lane edges Brooks for city title

Lane starting pitcher Josh Katz retired Brooks outfielder Kendall Larry on his 114th pitch of the game, securing a 2-1 win in the Chicago Public League title game.

By Michael O’Brien

Jack Suwinski of the Pittsburgh Pirates singles for his first Major League hit in the ninth inning against the Brewers at PNC Park on April 26, 2022 in Pittsburgh.

High School Baseball

Public League to big league: Taft’s Jack Suwinski settles in with Pirates

The kid who grew up in Norwood Park, starting out playing T-ball as a 6-year-old, made his MLB debut with the Pirates on April 26 as a 23-year-old outfielder.

By Mike Clark

Brother Rice’s Jack Lausch gets ready for the next pitch as he bats against Mount Carmel.

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MLB Draft might provide enticing option for multisport Brother Rice star Jack Lausch

Besides being the brightest star on a team with serious Class 4A state title aspirations, he also is one of Illinois’ top prospects for the MLB Draft.

By Mike Clark

Young’s Brendan Summerhill (3) during the game against Lakeview on Wednesday.

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Young’s Brendan Summerhill may face big decision

The Dolphins’ center fielder committed to Arizona, but he might be drafted.

By Mike Clark

Homewood-Flossmoor’s Luis Acevvedo (1), Christian Meeks (24), Chakaris London II (11), Nashawn Holmes (2) and Lee Marks III (23) react from the bench during the final minute of the game against Oswego East.

High School Baseball

Monday’s high school basketball scores

All the scores from around the area.

By Michael O’Brien

Plainfield East players celebrate winning the IHSA 4A State Title game against Lake Park.

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Plainfield East beats Lake Park to win the Class 4A state baseball title, its first championship in any sport

Plainfield East baseball players Gavin Schmitt and Christian Mitchelle aren’t sure if their school even has a trophy case.

By Michael O’Brien

Springfield players celebrate after winning the IHSA 3A State Championship against Prairie Ridge.

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Springfield beats Prairie Ridge to win Class 3A state baseball title

The Senators overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Wolves 8-7 and win their first baseball state championship.

By Michael O’Brien

Sports Saturday

Lane Tech baseball players learn new way of getting noticed

When the pandemic robbed them of their junior season, the players learned how to pitch themselves.

By Madison Williams

Mount Carmel shortstop Ed Howard played in the Double Duty Classic at Guaranteed Rate Field.

White Sox

Going to White Sox ‘would be a great story’ for Mount Carmel shortstop Ed Howard

White Sox might be setting sights on catcher or pitcher, though, in first round of draft Wednesday.

By Daryl Van Schouwen

Sports Saturday

Mount Carmel’s Ed Howard knocking at the door

“African Americans should understand there are more sports that you can dominate,” Ed Howard said. “Guys like Tim Anderson are [doing it], and guys like me coming up behind him have to continue with it, to open doors.”

By Daryl Van Schouwen