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Lockport's Ryan Moerman circles the base after hitting a three-run home run against Homewood-Flossmoor during a game in Lockport on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Baseball notes: Bigger, stronger and smarter, Illinois recruit Ryan Moerman putting up massive power numbers for Lockport

May 20, 2021 at 10:50 a.m.

Lockport senior Ryan Moerman is nearly unrecognizable from the last high school baseball season. He was only a sophomore then. The Illinois recruit has added 30 pounds of muscle to...

Sandburg's Jimmy Burke keeps his eye on the catcher's mitt against Stagg during a game in Palos Hills on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Daily Southtown baseball rankings and player of the week for Friday, May 21, 2021

May 20, 2021 at 10:08 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Marist 21-2 (1) 2. Lincoln-Way East 18-2 (3) 3. Lincoln-Way Central 13-3 (2) 4. St. Laurence 16-5 (6)...

Oak Forest's John Tormey connects for an RBI single against Lemont during a game in Oak Forest on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

‘Nothing will ever top that’: Valparaiso commit Ryan Maka hits a walk-off three-run homer to power Oak Forest past Lemont

May 19, 2021 at 9:44 p.m.

Before Ryan Maka stepped into the batter's box in the bottom of the seventh inning, Oak Forest coach Ron Czarnecki came up with instructions that were brief but concise. "End...

Mount Carmel's Bobby Seymour cracks a single against Brother Rice during a gamein Chicago on Monday, May 15, 2017.

Column: Bobby Seymour was struggling at Wake Forest. His dad told him to raise his hands. What followed was an epic power surge.

May 19, 2021 at 11:21 a.m.

In early April, Wake Forest first baseman Bobby Seymour was in a hitting slump. One of the worst stretches of his mostly remarkable career. His batting average hovered around .220....

Lincoln-Way East's Max Polad taps helmets with Randy Seymour after hitting a solo home run against Lincoln-Way Central during a game in Frankfort on Monday, May 17, 2021.

Max Polad, American Girl’s first boy doll model, homers twice as Lincoln-Way East edges Lincoln-Way Central: ‘It felt awesome.’

May 17, 2021 at 9:49 p.m.

While in the batter's box, Lincoln-Way East senior Max Polad heard the musings loud and clear from the Lincoln-Way Central student section. "You should go back to modeling." "Go play...

Hillcrest's Mar'Keise Irving scores on a long run in the second quarter against Tinley Park during a game on Friday, April 2, 2021.

‘He checks all the boxes’: Hillcrest’s Mar’Keise Irving, a Minnesota recruit, is the Daily Southtown Football Player of the Year

May 14, 2021 at 1:51 p.m.

When Mar'Keise Irving was a sophomore, Hillcrest's coaching staff considered playing him at slot receiver. The Hawks were a senior-dominant team, and Irving had just transferred from Morgan Park. "They...

Brother Rice's Willie Shaw runs for a first down against Mount Carmel during a game in Chicago on Friday, April 23, 2021.

Introducing the Daily Southtown Football All-Area Team

May 14, 2021 at 1:09 p.m.

First Team Offense Jordan Anderson, Joliet Catholic, junior, running back: Rushed for 1,080 yards, 18 touchdowns. Committed to Illinois. Pat Coogan, Marist, senior, lineman: Three-year starter. Anchor for one of...

Marian Catholic's Eddie King connects against Benet during a game on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Baseball notes: He’s on fire. And he’s fired up. Michigan recruit Tyler Fullman keeps eyes on big prize, playoff success, for Marian Catholic.

May 13, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.

After being knocked out in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs as a freshman and sophomore, Marian Catholic's Tyler Fullman has been motivated by one thing this season....

Homewood-Flossmoor's Shai Robinson keeps his eyes on the ball against Lincoln-Way Central during a game in New Lenox on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Daily Southtown baseball rankings and player of the week for Friday, May 14, 2021

May 13, 2021 at 10:54 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Marist 19-2 (1) 2. Lincoln-Way Central 10-2 (2) 3. Lincoln-Way East 15-2 (3) 4. Brother Rice 18-5 (8)...

Sandburg's Jimmy Burke makes a throw to first for an out against Lockport during a game at Ozinga Field in Crestwood on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

‘We have faith in him’: Jimmy Burke, a bullpen mainstay, wins first start since opening day as Sandburg rallies to beat Lockport

May 12, 2021 at 8:57 p.m.

Sandburg pitcher Jimmy Burke could have come unraveled. The Eagles committed two errors, which opened the door Wednesday for Lockport to score three unearned runs in the second inning and...

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