After rocky start, Tate Beran gets Geneva past Batavia with go-ahead, two-run double. ‘Will fall eventually.’ May 1, 2026 at 9:59 p.m. Tate Beran hopes his go-ahead, two-run double in a wild 7-6 DuKane Conference win over Batavia is a big moment.
Kamden Muell, who bats left-handed, finds last piece in puzzle by pulling ball for Yorkville. ‘Keep that up.’ May 1, 2026 at 1:18 p.m. Kamden Muell notches two extra-base hits as Yorkville clinches three-game sweep in conference with 10-0 win over Oswego.
2026 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois winners Jaxson Davis and Trinity Jones are enjoying the ride May 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Friends off the court, Jaxson Davis and Trinity Jones stood out from the crowd in winning the 2026 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois awards.
Jack Frey, who can throw five pitches for strikes, keeps Kaneland in every game. ‘Had to get pretty crafty.’ April 29, 2026 at 10:06 p.m. Jack Frey strikes out nine in 5 1/3 innings but Kaneland drops 5-0 Interstate Eight Conference decision to Sycamore.
Batavia’s Ryan Rodriguez rarely plays it safe in the batter’s box. His powerful swing? ‘It’s a natural thing.’ April 28, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. Ryan Rodriguez's two-run double on two-strike pitch in top of fifth breaks 2-2 in Batavia's 4-2 win over St. Charles North.
Twins Jacob and Nathan Robertson work perfect game as South Elgin pitcher-catcher combo. ‘It’s nice to have.’ April 27, 2026 at 10:12 p.m. Twin brothers Jacob and Nathan Robertson combine as successful pitcher-catcher combination this spring for South Elgin.
Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area April 27, 2026 at 8:01 p.m. St. Charles East, West Aurora and St. Charles North move up in rankings topped by Geneva.
Aidric Arndt gets a kick out of pitching for Burlington Central. His windup? ‘That sets me apart.’ April 24, 2026 at 11:37 a.m. Aidric Arndt strikes out eight and scatters seven hits in seven innings, pitching Burlington Central to a 5-3 win over Hampshire.
After sitting out five months with foot injury, Nelson Wendell finds legs for Geneva. ‘Like ants in my pants.’ April 23, 2026 at 1:07 p.m. Nelson Wendell goes 4-for-4 with a triple, two runs and a steal in Geneva's 10-3 loss to Wheaton Warrenville South.
Determined as ever, Zach Toma takes game up a notch in West Aurora’s series sweep of Bartlett. ‘Big booster.’ April 21, 2026 at 10:12 p.m. Zach Toma goes 3-for-3 with a solo homer, leading West Aurora to a 3-1 Upstate Eight Conference win over Bartlett.