Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
St. Charles East and South Elgin make the biggest moves, while Aurora Christian enters the rankings.
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A game-tying grand slam isn’t enough for Kaneland’s Kanon Baxley. He legs out infield hit, too. ‘Be that guy.’
Kanon Baxley hits grand slam, then legs out infield hit and scores winning run for Kaneland in wild 11-10 victory over Rochelle.
Earning the start, Jowell Colon uses outside corner in jewel of pitching effort for Jacobs. ‘A good recipe.’
Jowell Colon strikes out three in 4 2/3 scoreless innings as Jacobs posts 6-0 Fox Valley Conference win over Burlington Central.
Aurora Christian’s Noah Zappia, who was struggling with walks, shuts down St. Edward. ‘This means the world.’
Noah Zappia strikes out nine without a walk in four innings as Aurora Christian rolls to a 10-0 win over St. Edward.
Keeping it real, Aurora University recruit Angel Romero shapes up as hitter for West Aurora. ‘That next step.’
Aurora University commit Angelo Romero crushes second homer of season to spark West Aurora to 17-0 win over Streamwood.
During the offseason, how did Metea Valley’s Diego Gutierrez prepare for this spring? ‘Hitting with my dad.’
Diego Gutierrez follows leadoff single with RBI double as Metea Valley takes 6-3 lead over Waubonsie Valley in suspended game.
Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
West Aurora and South Elgin both move up, while Bartlett joins rankings topped again by Geneva.
At the plate, Alec Gilsinn delivers the goods again for Marmion. Much like travel ball. ‘It’s just the norm.’
Alec Gilsinn goes 3-for-4 with a double and also scores twice for Marmion in a 5-4 loss to Joliet Catholic.
Called up as sophomore, Waubonsie Valley’s Jack Roberts builds on momentum from Louisville trip. ‘Settle in.’
Jack Roberts hits second homer of season as part of six-run fifth inning as Waubonsie Valley rallies for 7-4 win over Batavia.
After moving down last year, Kaneland’s Nolan Claeson steps up as junior at first base. ‘A lot of motivation.’
Nolan Claeson produces a pair of RBI doubles and scores twice for Kaneland in a 6-5 win over St. Charles East.