Steve Reaven – Page 9

Libertyville’s Trevor Wallace succeeds an all-state QB and then an all-state shortstop: ‘A phenomenal athlete’

April 27, 2026 at 9:48 a.m.

A three-sport starter, Trevor Wallace is batting .348 with 13 RBIs and 18 runs scored for defending Class 4A state champion Libertyville.

Glenbrook North’s Ethan Bass, a top MLB draft prospect, gets tips from Jason Kipnis: ‘Always trying to learn’

April 17, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

Wake Forest recruit Ethan Bass understands he's not a finished product, impressing former Chicago Cubs player Jason Kipnis.

Bound for Yale, Waukegan’s Jose Mendoza always aims high, and he rarely misses. He’s batting nearly .700.

April 16, 2026 at 8:13 a.m.

Waukegan senior Jose Mendoza, who scored a 34 on the ACT, would be the first person in his immediate family to attend a four-year college.

For Braylon Walker, Warren’s winningest player, committing to Milwaukee after late offer is personal victory

April 14, 2026 at 9:32 a.m.

Senior guard Braylon Walker had no concrete options to consider until Milwaukee coach Bart Lundy extended an offer on April 7.

Steve Reaven’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

April 13, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

Lake Forest leaps in the rankings behind player of the week Callum Morrison as Mundelein returns.

Nick Verden can switch-pitch. He hasn’t unveiled it for Lake Zurich but knows it ‘gets into hitters’ heads.’

April 13, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

As impressive as Lake Zurich junior pitcher Nick Verden has been in his first varsity season, opposing hitters haven't seen everything from him yet.

Mundelein senior Ryan Wolverton has arrived. He proves to everyone, including himself, ‘I belong here.’

April 10, 2026 at 6:59 a.m.

Fitting the mold as Mundelein's cleanup hitter, Ryan Wolverton had three hits in the season opener and has barely slowed down.

Already a great outfielder, Zion-Benton’s Brayden Duran is ‘playing out of his mind.’ He has more in mind yet.

April 9, 2026 at 9:07 a.m.

Zion-Benton junior Brayden Duran is not only a track-everything-down outfielder but also a highly productive middle-of-the-order hitter and a respected voice.

Steve Reaven’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

April 6, 2026 at 8:46 a.m.

Lake Zurich and Highland Park leap into the top 10 behind defending Class 4A state champion Libertyville.

Grayslake Central watches Beckham Stone hit. And learns. ‘I always get excited when he steps into the box.’

April 6, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

There has never been any doubt that Grayslake Central's Beckham Stone can hit. But the senior first baseman continues to get better.

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