Warren’s Peyton Balanag doesn’t lack velocity. But he baffles hitters too. ‘It’s really funny watching them.’
Right-hander Peyton Balanag throws a knuckleball that he learned from his father, Terry, who also pitched for Warren.
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Wait ends for Stevenson’s Drew Clark. After Tommy John surgery, 6-foot-5 pitcher wants ‘to take it all in.’
Stevenson's Drew Clark, who missed all of last season after elbow surgery, is ready to pitch in a game for the first time since 2024.
Deerfield coach Dan McKendrick steps down after run to state championship game: ‘A fairy tale ending’
Dan McKendrick, who guided Deerfield to its first state championship game last week, said he wants to spend more time with his family.
Ryan Wilberding succeeds a Libertyville great behind plate for defending state champion. ‘I can’t wait.’
Marshall recruit Ryan Wilberding is the new catcher for Libertyville following Quinn Schambow's graduation.
Steve Reaven’s top 10 baseball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2026 season
Mundelein and Stevenson will try to challenge defending Class 4A state champion Libertyville in the North Suburban Conference.
A hand injury can’t stop Evan Nagler. Wrapping it, he keeps playing, trying to wrap Deerfield career on top.
Evan Nagler scores nine of his 13 points during Deerfield's third-quarter comeback, but East St. Louis prevails to win the Class 3A state title.
After 5 consecutive timeouts, the ball gets to 7-foot-1 Colin Stack. He gets Benet back to the state final.
Colin Stack, a 7-foot-1 North Dakota State recruit, hits a free throw with 1.1 seconds left to lift Benet over DePaul Prep in a Class 4A state semifinal game.
Dartmouth recruit Jake Pollack doesn’t hold back with 4 fouls. In OT, he pushes Deerfield into state final.
Jake Pollack records game highs with 20 points and five blocked shots to lead Deerfield past Kaneland in the Class 3A state semifinals.
When offense fails to flow, Charlie Yellen reopens floodgates. Deerfield rides wave to state for first time.
Charlie Yellen's basket late in the first half ends a scoring drought for Deerfield, which goes on a run to beat Wheaton St. Francis in a supersectional.
Deerfield freshman Drew Schnurman was born long after team’s last sectional title. He’ll remember this one.
Drew Schnurman's whirlwind season continues as Deerfield defeats Lake Forest to win its first sectional title since 1997.