Keeping it real, Aurora University recruit Angel Romero shapes up as hitter for West Aurora. ‘That next step.’
Aurora University commit Angelo Romero crushes second homer of season to spark West Aurora to 17-0 win over Streamwood.
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During the offseason, how did Metea Valley’s Diego Gutierrez prepare for this spring? ‘Hitting with my dad.’
Diego Gutierrez follows leadoff single with RBI double as Metea Valley takes 6-3 lead over Waubonsie Valley in suspended game.
Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
West Aurora and South Elgin both move up, while Bartlett joins rankings topped again by Geneva.
At the plate, Alec Gilsinn delivers the goods again for Marmion. Much like travel ball. ‘It’s just the norm.’
Alec Gilsinn goes 3-for-4 with a double and also scores twice for Marmion in a 5-4 loss to Joliet Catholic.
Called up as sophomore, Waubonsie Valley’s Jack Roberts builds on momentum from Louisville trip. ‘Settle in.’
Jack Roberts hits second homer of season as part of six-run fifth inning as Waubonsie Valley rallies for 7-4 win over Batavia.
After moving down last year, Kaneland’s Nolan Claeson steps up as junior at first base. ‘A lot of motivation.’
Nolan Claeson produces a pair of RBI doubles and scores twice for Kaneland in a 6-5 win over St. Charles East.
Taking a page out of Greg Maddux’s book, George Donze develops into Jacobs’ ace pitcher. ‘He’s a smart kid.’
George Donze strikes out 11, leading Jacobs to a 4-2 victory over Hampshire in a Fox Valley Conference opener.
Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
Geneva maintains its grip on the top spot, while red-hot St. Charles North enters the rankings.
A big-time hitter, Ben Auer steps into pitching void for St. Charles North. And steps up. ‘Somebody has to.’
Ben Auer strikes out seven while scattering one hit and two walks for St. Charles North in 1-1 tie with Burlington Central.
Already a red-hot hitter, Oklahoma commit Tyler Gluting gets ready to pitch for Metea Valley. ‘Very excited.’
Oklahoma recruit Tyler Gluting looks forward to being able to get on the pitcher's mound again for Metea Valley.