Sophomore Matt Ritchie dominates as St. Charles North shuts out crosstown rival St. Charles East. ‘Pretty special.’
St. Charles North's Matt Ritchie hits pitch count of 90 with strikeout to end the sixth in 3-0 win over St. Charles East.
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Justin Enger understands he doesn’t throw hard, but he knows how to pitch for Batavia. And? ‘I get people out.’
Justin Enger throws a complete-game gem for Batavia in a 6-1 DuKane Conference victory over archrival Geneva.
Charlie Zebig, whose brother Jack is Illinois’ shortstop, takes over Marmion’s leadoff spot. ‘Have to keep calm.’
Charlie Zebig, the brother of Illinois shortstop Jack Zebig, delivers three doubles in Marmion's 8-6 loss to Fenwick.
Being an ace. Star senior year. Burlington Central’s Chase Powrozek knows there’s no shortcuts. ‘Put in the work.’
Chase Powrozek, a Wisconsin-Parkside recruit, strikes out seven for Burlington Central in an 11-2 win over Jacobs.
Down after sitting for a game, South Elgin’s Zacharia Barkho comes up big to beat West Aurora. ‘Wanted that win.’
Zacharia Barkho strikes out seven in 5 1/3 innings to spark South Elgin to a 7-1 victory over West Aurora.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin area baseball rankings and player of the week
Hampshire takes over top spot and West Aurora moves closer, while Yorkville enters rankings,
Grand Valley State recruit Noah Brandt uses social media to get seen while starring for Somonauk. ‘Really blessed.’
Although he was recruited as a catcher, Noah Brandt is lead the way for Somonauk in the infield and on the mound.
An offseason spent in weight room continues to pay off for Plano’s Jason Phillips. ‘Honestly my biggest focus.’
Junior shortstop Jason Phillips paces Plano to a 9-3 win at Somonauk with three singles, a steal, a run and an RBI.
College basketball recruit Jared Russell sees unfinished business as pitcher for Dundee-Crown. ‘Soaking this in.’
Jared Russell pitches five-plus innings for win and helps own cause by going 4-for-5 in 13-4 victory over Jacobs.
In third varsity season, Jack Burns heats up at the plate for Aurora Christian. As planned. ‘Consistently great.’
Jack Burns delivers two hits and four RBIs as Aurora Christian tops Westminster Christian 14-4 in six innings.