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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
Baseball
Grayslake Central 6, Antioch 1
SIU-bound Aarron Snyder threw four shutout innings and Angelo Gargano hit a two-run homer to lead visiting Grayslake Central to a victory in its opener.
DeKalb 12, Sandwich 0 (5)
Maine West 11, Rolling Meadows 2
Ryan Tuntland had three doubles and four RBIs and Tommy Ross added a pair of doubles and four RBIs for Maine West. John Perez earned the win on the mound. Kyle Winkler and Pat Conlin drove in runs for Rolling Meadows (1-1).
Sycamore 2, Burlington Central 1
West Aurora 13, Oswego East 6
Cory Walden earned the victory on the mound and helped his cause with a 3-for-3 effort (HR, double, 3 RBIs). Other hitting stars for West Aurora included Nate Strusz (3-for-4, 2b, 2 RBIs), Brandon Lawrence (2-for-3), Tony Gaffino (2-for-3) and Brian Kirhofer (2-run HR).
Minooka 1, Andrew 0
Dan Cooper’s RBI single in the top of the seventh inning was the difference for Minooka (1-0). Each team had only two hits on the day. Brett Moss tossed four no-hit innings for Andrew (1-1), striking out five.
Kelly 12, Kennedy 5
Kelly won its season-opener behind Eric Portales’ complete game (6 strikeouts). Rodrigo Rodriguez’s 3 RBIs paced Kelly’s offense.
Huntley 9, Belvidere 1
Huntley improved to 2-0-1 behind Craig Lipp (2-for-4, 2B, 2 R), Phil Pupillo (2B, R, 2 RBIs), Chris Klein (2B, 2 R, RBI), Garrick Penrod (2-for-2, 2 RBIs) and Zach Luebman (H, R, RBI). Junior Rodriguez (1-0) allowed two hits and an earned run over six innings.
Highland Park 8, Von Steuben 7
Highland Park improved to 4-0 behind winning pitcher AJ Nathan (2B, 3B, run, 2 RBIs; IP, 3 K) and Jon Menke (2-run HR, sac fly, 3 RBIs; 2 2/3 IP, 1 run 3 Ks).
Marshall 12, Perspecites 4
Freshman Maurice Martin earned the victory with 7 strikeouts. Tywone Kelly was 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 5 stolen bases for Marshall (3-1).
Elmwood Park 8, Proviso East 3
Pitcher Andy Noble (7 hits, ER, 9 Ks, 2 BB) earned the victory for Elmwood Park (2-0).
Lisle 10, Driscoll 6
Jay Osika (2-0) struck out 10 in the complete-game victory for Lisle (2-1).
Raby 7, Tilden 6
Raby won its season-opener.
Morris 13, Herscher 9
Morris rallied from a 9-1 deficit for the dramatic season-opening victory. The Redskins scored seven runs in the fifth inning to pull within 9-8, took the lead with a two-run sixth and put the game away when Justin Porter hit a 3-run homer in the seventh inning.
Newark 5, Aurora Central Catholic 3
For ACC (0-5), Mark Brauweiler had a double and 2 RBIs.
Mundelein 9, Grayslake North 1
Montini 2, Lyons Township 1 (8)
Jeff Spokas’ double drove in Jared Jayne in the top of the eighth inning to lift Montini (2-0). Jayne picked up the victory in relief.
Barrington 8, Oak Park 2 (5, darkness)
With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Anthony Brignola hit a grand slam to lift Barrington (2-0-1). Oak Park is 0-1.
Glenbard South 9, Willowbrook 4
Joe Ramirez had two doubles and an RBI and Brandon Phillips was 2-for-2 with a double and two RBIs for Glenbrook South (2-1).
Riverside-Brookfield 11, St. Joseph 1 (5)
Alex Brown allowed three hits and struck out seven for R-B (3-1). Kevin Onischuk was 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs and Joe Ruge had two hits and five RBIs).
Streator 3, Reed-Custer 0
Gunthar Libby threw a four-hit shutout for Streator, which hit back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning.
Immaculate Conception 9, Guerin 3
ACE Tech 12, Chicago Math and Science 9
Eddie Guzman (1-0) struck out 5 to earn the victory, and Zuriel Gallo had 4 RBIs for ACE Tech.
Evergreen Park 18, Hope 0
Tony Cosentino and John Smith combined for no-hitter and six strikeouts for Evergreen Park (EP: 1-2). Geno Rizzo had a home run, double, 2 RBIs and scored twice.
Fenwick 13, Foreman 0 (5 innings)
Fenwick improved to 2-0 behind Joe Horrigan (2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBIs).
Eisenhower 10, Thornton 0 (5)
Brett Bennick struck out seven in three innings to earn the victory for Eisenhower (1-1). Rob Easton went 2-for-4 with a triple and 3 RBIs.
Washington 11, South Shore 1 (5)
Danny Castenda allowed two hits and struck out six in three innings pitched for Washington. Miguel Valdivia was 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and struck out six in his two innings on the mound.
Richards 11, Simeon 1 (5)
Pitcher Brad Jareczek (R, H, 3 Ks; 0 BB) earned the win for Richards (2-1). Ben Dafgard had two triples and four RBIs for the winners.
Glenbard West 7, Glenbard East 5
Winning pitcher Bryan Emmanuel had three hits and an RBI.
Tinley Park 4, Peotone 0
Ryan McMahon tossed a three-hit shutout and Jack Rauen was 1-for-4 with 3 RBIs for Tinley Park (2-1).
Plainfield Central 11, Providence 1 (5)
Plainfield, which scored eight first-inning runs, pounded out 11 hits in the victory.
Morton 5, Stagg 1
Jeremy Wilson (2-0) tossed a four-hitter, allowing an unearned run and striking out 12.
Nazareth 10, Timothy Christian 0 (5)
Mike Urgo pitched three innings, allowing a hit and striking out six for the victory. Ryan Pacyga hit a home run and scored twice, and David Gustafson added an RBI single for Nazareth.
Plainfield South 9, Naperville North 2
Steve Wheeler drew four walks and scored three runs, Drew Turk was 1-for-1 with two walks and Bobby Hanson had two hits, a walk and two RBIs for Plainfield South.
Softball
Wheaton North 12, Larkin 2 (5)
Kahla Nolan (2-0) struck out nine and walked five for Wheaton North (2-2). Kirsten Krzyzewski had two hits, Paige Wilson had a double, three walks and scored three times, Paige Evangelista was 3-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored and Sarah Leahy had two hits scored twice for the winners.
Yorkville 12, East Aurora 0 (6)
Brianna Conaway had two doubles, a triple, two RBIs and scored four runs for Yorkville (1-0-1).
Bremen 7, Thornton Fractional South 5
For South (0-1), Sophie Kessler had two hits and scored a run, Amanda Harrison had two doubles, Miranda hill was 2-for-4 with an RBI and Sam Sciakitano had a hit, run and RBI.
Mother McAuley 10, Lincoln-Way North 6
For North (3-1), Laura Iverson hit a home run but took the loss. Kelsi Dilger and Melanie Kachinsky each had a double and two RBIs and Collen Culligan had two hits.
Riverside-Brookfield 9, Addison Trail 1
R-B scored seven runs in the third innig and cruised to the victory.
Plainfield Central 17, Bolingbrook 0 (5)
Cara DeLange was the star in her varsity debut, going 3-for-4 with a home run, double and three RBIs. She also picked up the win, allowing a hit and walking a batter while striking out six.
Conant 5, South Elgin 3
Freshman Brianna Cavin tossed a 4-hitter and struck out 13 for the victory.
Oak Park 8, Morton 1
Leah Bry (1-0) allowed four hits and one earned run and struck out 11 in the victory. Oak Park improved to 2-0 behind the offense of Megan White (3-for-4, 2 2B, run, RBI), Lauren Flannery (2B, R, 3 RBIs), Janie Brennan (2-for-4, R), Mara Blesoff (2-for-4, RBI) and Lauren Gonzalez (1-for-2, 2 runs, RBI).
Marian Catholic 11, Andrew 2
Marian jumped to a 7-1 lead after two innings and finished the game with a four-run sixth inning to win its season-opener. For Andrew (0-1), Brooke McDermott had two singles and drove in two runs.
Fenwick 17, Proviso West 0 (5)
Sophomore Kerry Lange earned the win for Fenwick (2-0).
Aurora Central Catholic 6, Newark 6 (8, darkness)
Casey Regnier and Kendra Bradey had home runs for ACC.
De La Salle 10, Seton 0 (5)
De La Salle improved to 5-0 as winning pitcher Rebecca Brazl struck out eight.
Oak Lawn 13, Longwood 0 (6)
Erika Veen and Rachel Menor combined for a no-hitter. Both struck out four in three innings. Jill Postregna was 2-for-4 with a grand slam, and Katie Pearson was 3-for-3 with a double, triple and two RBIs for Oak Lawn (1-1).
Lincoln-Way Central 1, Illiana Christian 0
Jackie Dugan struck out 15 and allowed only three hits, and Alison Towery’s single drove in Lauren Hickey with the game’s only run in the seventh inning as Central won its season-opener. Jocelyn Oppenhuis was the tough-luck loser, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out nine. Alicia Smit had two of her team’s three hits for Illiana (2-2).
Leyden 9, St. Joseph 3
Nicole Spisak was 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and an RBI for Leyden (1-1).
Evergreen Park 19, Hope Academy 0 (5)
Theresa Urchell threw a no-hitter, striking out nine for Evergreen Park. Casey Christopher hit a grand slam and had 5 RBIs, and Allie Bacheler was 2-for-2 with a triple and four RBIs.
Elmwood Park 12 , Immaculate Conception 0 (6)
Katelyn Jakobsen struck out 10 in the win, allowing a hit and three walks. Brittany Fanella was 2-for-3 with a run, RBI and two stolen bases.
Glenbard South 5, Glenbard East 2
Queen of Peace 12, Reavis 11
For Reavis (2-1), Nicole Stuczynski was 5-for-5 with a home run and three runs, Lauren Klenn was 3-for-4 with a pair of homers and five RBIs and Caitlyn Balandis had a home run and three RBIs.
St. Francis de Sales 17, Holy Trinity 4 (5 innings)
Brianna Wolfe improved to 3-1, striking out nine and allowing a walk for De Sales (4-4, 2-0 GCAC White). Melony Miles was 3-for-4 with five RBIs.
Lisle 6, Rosary 3
Jones 15, Prosser 3
Glenbrook South 15, Maine East 2 (6)
Suzanne Jobski was 2-for-3 with a grand slam and Mykenzie Buzard earned the win on the mound for Glenbrook South (2-1).
Driscoll 8, Timothy Christian 7
Tara McShane had a pair of triples and Gina Maritote added a triple for Driscoll (1-3). Timothy fell to 0-2.
Guerin 24, Josephina 2 (3)
Guerin is 3-1.
Girls soccer
Lane 7, Kelly 0
Lane improved to 2-1-1.
Taft 6, Juarez 1
Taft stayed undefeated at 4-0 with the conference-opening victory.
Naperville Central 1, Waubonsie Valley 0
Gina Maddi’s second-half goal off an assists from Jessica Rubin gave Naperville Central (4-1) the victory. Jill D’Amico had four saves for Naperville, while Claire Hanold made two saves for Waubonsie (1-1).
Geneva 0, Wheaton Academy 0
Emily Mulder had two saves Wheaton (1-0-1).
Highland Park 3, Zion-Benton 0
Emily Feldman (2) and Rachel Sickles scored for the Giants (2-2), with assists from Keely Dee and Lillian Kugler. Allison Gerstein recorded her first shutout.
Schaumburg 5, West Chicago 0
Jackie Larocco and Sarah Christy scored two goals apiece and Teagan Eberle had a goal and an assists for Schaumburg.
Northside 3, Von Steuben 1
Heather Ables’ hat trick led the way for Von Steuben (2-1).
Cristo Rey 3, Hope Academy 1
Liz Salgado scored 2 goals for Cristo Rey (2-0, 1-0 Chicago Prep).
Lisle 1, Westmont 1 (Lisle won 5-4 on PK)
Michelle Habib scored in regulation for Lisle (1-1).
Stevenson 0, Deerfield 0
Courtney Levy made six saves for her third shutout for Stevenson (0-3-3), which played to its third straight scoreless tie. Emily Gilbert had five saves for her second shutout for Deerfield (1-0-1).
Carmel 2, Providence 0
Bowles and Hauser scored for Carmel. Providence dropped to 0-2, 0-1 East Suburban Catholic.
Timothy Christian 0, Montini 0
Fenwick 2, Morton 1
Morgan Gallagher scored both goals for Fenwick (2-0). The first goal was assisted by Colleen Madden.
Glenbrook North 5, Resurrection 0
Glenbrook North is 3-1.
Payton 5, Farragut 0
Payton improved to 3-0.
Boys volleyball
Amundsen d. Mather 20-25, 25-16, 25-9
For Amundsen (2-0), Carl Gan had 12 kills, 2 blocks, 6 service points and 4 assists and Dennis Brucci had 4 kills, 13 service points and 5 aces.
Lakes d. Antioch 25-23, 26-24
For Antioch (0-1), Kyle Sytsma had nine assists, Eric Smith had seven kills and Jeff Spraigue had two aces.
Shepard d. Thornton Fractional (co-op) 25-8, 25-17
Shepard is 2-0.
Lake Forest d. Carmel 22-25, 25-19, 25-18
For Carmel (1-1), Erick Liederbach had six kills and six digs.
Conant d. Larkin 25-9, 25-15
Naperville Central d. Naperville North 25-13, 25-23
Morton d. Riverside-Brookfield 25-22, 25-23
For R-B (0-1), Pete Jansen had 7 kills.
St. Francis d. Glenbard North 25-23, 25-23
Mike Segneri had 14 assists and Joe Mordell 7 kills for St. Francis in both teams’ season-openers.
Wheaton Warrenville South d. Downers Grove South 25-12, 25-20
For Wheaton Warrenville South (1-0), Neill Nystrom had nine kills, three blocks, an ace and five digs; Kevin Mueller had eight kills and five digs and Joe Kelly had 27 assists.
Homewood-Flossmoor d. Bolingbrook 22-25, 25-17, 25-18
H-F improved to 1-0 behind Danny Gallagher (6 aces), Dan Palumbo (7 kills) and Matt Green (6 kills).
Glenbard East d. Willowbrook 25-12, 25-12
Glenbard East won its season-opener.
Vernon Hills d. Loyola 25-18, 25-15
Vernon Hills won its season-opener behind Quintin Anderson (2 aces, 7 digs), Ernie Choi (8 kills) and Sam Lee (11 assists, 3 digs).
Mundelein d. Waukegan 25-11, 25-11
Mitchell Baumgartner had six kills and two blocks for Mundelein (1-0).
Holy Trinity tournament
St. Ignatius def. De La Salle 25-17, 25-17
St. Ig d. St. Benedict 25-15, 25-13
St. Ignatius d. Holy Trinity 25-6, 25-5
Boys water polo
St. Ignatius 19, St. Rita 1
Moore’s 4 goals paced Ignatius.
Brother Rice 11, Loyola 9
Brother Rice improved to 4-1 behind Matt Stelnicki (4 goals), Sean Davis (4 goals) and goalie Geno Freeman (5 steals).
Badminton
Lake Forest 11, Zion-Benton 4
T.F. South 9, Plainfield South 6
Thornton Fractional South 9, Plainfield South 6
Glenbard South 14, Wheaton North 1
Naperville Central 11, Sandburg 4
Plainfield North 6, Geneva 2
West Aurora 7, Geneva 1
Boys water polo
Andrew 16, Bradley 4
Andrew got multiple goals from Mike Roon (5), Arya Mohaimani (4) and Matt Kmiecik (3), and goalie Luke Strenski had five saves.
Homewood-Flossmoor 20, Stagg 5
Neuqua Valley 23, Hinsdale Central 14
John Mikuzis (7 goals), Mike Leman (3), Mike Rooney (3) and AJ Quebbeman (3) had multiple goals for Neuqua. Mike Smith scored seven goals for Hinsdale Central.
Lincoln-Way East 13, Lockport 8
Karl Zoellick scored eight goals and Kyle DeGroot two for Lincoln-Way East.
Girls water polo
Glenbrook North 7, Hinsdale Central 6
Lane 12, Hinsdale South 8
Mother McAuley 6, Loyola 4
Evanston 13, Glenbrook South 5
Evanston had multiple goals from Julia Ticus (4), Ellis O’Connor (3), Meg Schroeder (2) and Claire Strunk (2).
Boys tennis
Tinley Park 5, Crete-Monee 0
Boys gymnastics
Glenbard East 127.2, Naperville North 118.9
All-around winner: Kirk Jackson, Glenbard East, 48.6
Boys lacrosse
Vernon Hills 10, Mather 2
Girls lacrosse
Marian Catholic 6, St. Ignatius 5
Marian improved to 3-0 on the season.
