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...
High School Sports
Kaiden Rhodes’ ‘amazing’ season, perhaps his last, may get even better when Crown Point plays for state title
If the Class 4A state final is the last game of Kaiden Rhodes’ career, he...
After three years at first base, St. Charles North’s Abby Zawadzki steps up as pitcher. ‘That’s my main thing.’
Abby Zawadzki throws a one-hitter as St. Charles North eases to an 8-0 victory over...
Coming close again, Lockport’s Bridget Faut fires one-hitter to beat Richards. And the win? ‘Refuse to lose.’
Bridget Faut pitches one-hit masterpiece with nine strikeouts as Lockport rolls to 6-0 win over...
Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...
Mother McAuley’s Maggie Welniak relies on her defense to take down Evergreen Park. ‘She makes outs happen.’
Maggie Welniak put the ball in the right spots, allowing just two earned runs in...
Omaha commit Sophie Rosner is training to be a pilot. She wants to fly high with Benet too.
Sophie Rosner was Benet's best pitcher and best hitter as a sophomore last season.
St. Ambrose commit Maddy Kleemann’s father is ‘always in my corner.’ Libertyville teammates can count on her.
Maddy Kleemann worked with Libertyville coaches to launch a buddy system that pairs upperclassmen with...