
Patrick Z. McGavin
Patrick Z. McGavin is a freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune.
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First time up, Mount Carmel’s Owen Morgan hits three-run double. Just as planned. ‘Looking for that fastball.’
Owen Morgan delivers three-run double for Mount Carmel in 6-4 win over Andrew in Do It Steve’s Way Tournament game.

From third to second to leading off, UIC commit Justin Canvin takes it in stride for Oak Lawn. ‘More at-bats.’
Justin Canvin comes up with two extra-base hits and drives in four runs for Oak Lawn in a 13-1 win over Richards.

For UIC commit Emily Crotty, leadership goes beyond just goals and assists for Andrew. ‘She sets an example.’
UIC commit Emily Crotty comes through with two goals and an assist for Andrew in a 7-0 win over Homewood-Flossmoor.

With two-run single in his first at-bat, Andrew’s Ben Reilly sets himself up on the mound. ‘Confidence boost.’
Ben Reilly delivers two-run single in first and pitches two perfect innings, sparking Andrew to 7-1 win over Richards.

A natural left-hander, Joey Vellenga dominates from right side for Lincoln-Way Central. ‘Want to be the best.’
Joey Vellenga comes up with eight kills, leading Lincoln-Way Central to a 25-17, 25-23 win over Brother Rice.

For first time, Plainfield North transfer Luca Agne bats cleanup for Brother Rice. The double? ‘Doing my job.’
Luca Agne's two-run double sparks Brother Rice to a 7-0 nonconference victory over Lincoln-Way Central.

With winds gusting up to 28 mph, Adam Kozak knows how to gain the upper hand for Lockport. ‘Take a big hack.’
Adam Kozak hits pair of home runs as Lockport powers past Brother Rice 8-3 in a Do It Stevie's Way Tournament game.

Earning his first varsity start, Solomon Mitchell comes through immediately for Sandburg. ‘Get the job done.’
Solomon Mitchell drives in pair of runs and also scores for Sandburg in 9-1 nonconference win over Shepard.

Varsity rookie Gavin Helpingstine boosts Brother Rice with leadoff double, smart baserunning. ‘Gets after it.’
Gavin Helpingstine's leadoff double and smart baserunning produces go-ahead run, sparking Brother Rice to 9-2 win.
