Steve Millar’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown May 17, 2026 at 7:45 p.m. Marist enters the rankings, while St. Laurence and Lincoln-Way East lead logjam at the top.
Jett Roman leads the way as Rich Township sets IHSA baseball record by pitching six no-hitters. ‘Beyond cool.’ May 17, 2026 at 8:43 p.m. Jett Roman comes up big as Rich Township establishes Illinois High School Association record by throwing six no-hitters.
Stepping into a starting role, senior catcher Sam Webb gets on a roll at plate for Providence. ‘It’s awesome.’ May 14, 2026 at 10:11 p.m. Sam Webb comes up with go-ahead two-run double in the seventh as Providence rallies for 6-5 win over Lincoln-Way Central.
As a Mount Carmel freshman, Notre Dame recruit Connor Elenteny hit five St. Rita batters in a row. ‘No idea.’ May 13, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. Connor Elenteny, a key pickup for Notre Dame, strikes out five for Mount Carmel in 6-2 Catholic League Blue win over St. Rita.
Lia McCarthy, who also competes in equestrian events, turns into workhorse for Shepard soccer. ‘A big thing.’ May 12, 2026 at 11:58 p.m. Lia McCarthy provides goal and assist as Shepard spoils Argo’s bid at outright South Suburban Red title with 2-1 win.
Steve Millar’s high school girls soccer rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown May 12, 2026 at 11:08 p.m. Providence closes in on Lincoln-Way Central at the top, while Lockport rejoins the rankings.
Finally a full-time starter, Sean Popp helps St. Laurence clinch Catholic League Blue title. ‘Live for that.’ May 11, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. Sean Popp produces pair of hits and three RBIs as St. Laurence takes Catholic League Blue title with 11-4 win over Brother Rice.
After a few setbacks, North Central College commit Matthew Ciesla comes through for Lemont. ‘Keep my head up.’ May 10, 2026 at 8:32 p.m. Matthew Ciesla comes up with RBI single to put Lemont ahead for good on its way to 10-3 win over Lincoln-Way West.
Steve Millar’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown May 10, 2026 at 7:22 p.m. Mount Carmel and Lemont move up a spot, while Homewood-Flossmoor enters the rankings.
After being cut three straight years, Noah Sloane stands out for Lincoln-Way Central. ‘Glad I stuck with it.’ May 8, 2026 at 9:52 p.m. Noah Sloane strikes out three in four innings and earns pitching win as Lincoln-Way Central holds on for 4-3 victory over Andrew.