ECC claims ISCC title outright
The Elgin Community College baseball team claimed the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference title outright Tuesday, downing Waubonsee 9-8 in 9 innings.
Jim Van Syckle (6-2) pitched 5 innings for the win striking out three with 2 walks. Roel Martinez led the Spartans (20-13, 11-3) at the plate with a home run. Teammates Jordan Bigger and Trevor Rutkowski each added a double for Elgin. Matt Wietlispach singled in the seventh inning to get on base while Austin Licon hit another single to score Wietlispach for the final run to defeat Waubonsie.
"We're excited. The guys set this as their goal and we're happy that they played well enough to reach their goal," said ECC coach Bill Angelo.
Boys volleyball
Neuqua d. Bartlett: When it came down to it, Neuqua Valley needed its big guys to close the deal.
With coach Erich Mendoza substituting freely in Game 2, he made sure to call on his heavy hitters when visiting Bartlett threatened to even the Upstate Eight Conference boys volleyball match at one game apiece Tuesday.
The Hawks (9-9, 3-2) took the Game 2 lead 24-21, but Neuqua's Jake Blackman and Brian Clark went back on the court and combined for 5 kills in the 29-27 win. The Wildcats (28-3, 6-0) won the first game 25-16.
"We had the chance to use our reserves because they didn't get much playing time in last weekend's Benet tournament," Mendoza said. "And all the guys played well. But I didn't want to go to three games, so it was no mystery who would be on the floor in that situation."
A Bartlett error gave the Wildcats the sideout trailing 24-22.
A 3-point run that included a kill by Blackman and another by Clark put Neuqua up 25-24.
Sam Hillis drove the Hawks back in the lead with a pair of timely smashes, but once again the deadly combo of Blackman and Clark each responded with a kill to give the Wildcats the advantage.
Then Hillis scored his third in a row for Bartlett to even the ledger at 27-27.
Neuqua then went back into the lead when Blackman scored again off the Bartlett block, and he ended the contest with a service ace.
Blackman led the Wildcats with 10 kills and 2 blocks, while Clark and Derek Menendez chalked up 5 kills apiece. Rob Bauer served for 3 aces.
John Campolo and Chris Guimon each had 7 kills for the Hawks, while Hillis accounted for 5 kills and a block. Jason Theobald delivered 22 assists and Jeremy Sanchez was outstanding on defense with 18 digs.
"I'm proud of our kids because they played hard and overall they played smoothly," said Bartlett coach John Breines. "Our passing was good, but we were a little late on our blocks. Neuqua has a lot of good hitters and they run a quick offense. It says a lot about their depth that they're so comfortable putting all their substitutes into the game."
-- Neil Shalin
Waubonsie Valley d. South Elgin: By scores of 25-18 and 25-22, South Elgin (6-17, 1-6) fell in Upstate Eight Conference play. Jim McMahon (6 kills, 3 digs), Andrew Gleason (5 kills), Robbie Vasquez (18 assists) and Akash Patel (6 digs) led court efforts.
Elgin d. Larkin: The Royals fell to Elgin in two games 25-18, 25-21. Daniel Dominguez and Brad Potts led Larkin with 4 kills each. Brendyn Dobbeck collected 6 assists while Mike Jetel was busy at the net with 3 blocks.
Baseball
Westminster Christian 8, Wheaton Academy 0: Ben Palmer (7 IP) 1-hit Wheaton Academy fanning 12 batters to lead Westminster Christian in this Private School League contest. The Warrior offense was led by Carter Ward (2-for-4, 2b, 4 RBI), Ted Grossman (2-for-3, 2b, RBI), Casey Schuring (2-for-3) and Cory Hodge (2b, RBI).
Richmond-Burton 4, Burlington Central 0: The Rockets fell in the Big Northern East as Richmond-Burton's Matt Salem pitched a perfect game and struck out 13. Bryan Bell (1-2) suffered the loss on the mound pitching all 7 innings with 3 strikeouts and 2 walks.
Bartlett 5, Larkin 2: Mike Derby (6 IP, 2 runs, 1 earned, 9 strikeouts) was on the mound for Bartlett (12-5, 11-4) as the Hawks defeated Larkin in Upstate Eight Conference action. Tucker Erickson (2-for-3, 2b) and Ryan Walker (2-for-4) led the Hawk offense.
Streamwood 7, Elgin 3: With timely offense from Jason Overton (2-for-3, 2b, 2 runs), Matt Korntved (HR, 2 RBI) and Gabe Roman (hit, run, RBI), Streamwood (5-12, 4-7) recorded this Upstate Eight Conference win over Elgin. Zach Klein (7 IP, 3 runs, 2 hits, 8 strikeouts) was on the hill for the win.
For Elgin (4-11, 4-10), Isaac Serna (2 run double) led the offense, while Mike Spackowiak (7 IP, 7 runs, 0 earned) took the loss.
Dundee-Crown 8, CL South 6: Timely offense from Willie Larsen (3-for-4, 2b), Logan Kissak (3-for-4, 3 RBI) and Ben Rodriguez (2-for-4, 2b, 2 RBI) helped Dundee-Crown (9-6, 2-2) slip past Crystal Lake South in Fox Valley Conference Valley Division play. Brendan Schumacher (3 IP, 1 hit, 4 strikeouts) got the win, while Derek Mortensen suffered the loss. Offensively, Ryan Kelley (2-for-4, 2b) led Crystal Lake South (8-5, 2-2).
North Boone 8, Hampshire 5: Tyler Bentley (1-for-3) hit a 3-run home run to lead Hampshire (7-9, 3-3) in this Big Northern East loss. Bo Price (2-for-3) also added a triple and RBI and Ryan Burke had an RBI for the Whip-Purs. Brandon Gehringer pitched 3 innings in relief allowing 4 hits with 1 walk and 2 strikeouts.
St. Edward 13, IMSA 5: The Green Wave (5-9, 3-6) improved in nonconference action defeating IMSA. Mike Kondrat (1-2) was on the mound pitching all 7 innings, collecting 11 strikeouts with 3 walks. Kyle Horn led at the plate going 4-for-5 with 3 triples and 3 RBI. Kondrat (3-for-5) also added 2 doubles and 3 RBI. Jordan Torres (3-for-5) and Jim Fraczek (2-for-3) both added a double for St. Edward.
Prairie Ridge 2, Huntley 0: The Wolves remain undefeated in the Fox Valley (Fox) after defeating Huntley (14-7, 3-2). Mike Heesch pitched 7 innings tallying 11 strikeouts and 3 walks. Bobby Martin and Will Mack both added a double at the plate for PR. Logan Olson and T.J. Swank each went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI. Nathan Prokuski (6-1) suffered his first loss this season pitching all 7 innings with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks allowing 8 hits.
Girls soccer
Huntley 1, Prairie Ridge 0: Kristina Barreto connected on a corner kick 6 minutes into this Fox Valley Conference Fox Division match to lead Huntley (17-0, 8-0) to victory. The win clinches a minimum of a tie for the FVC-F title as the Red Raiders recorded shutout No. 14.
Sarah Hoffman and Kaytlyn Owens (3 saves) combined for the shutout. For Prairie Ridge (8-6-2, 5-2), Kyli Humm tallied 13 saves.
St. Charles East 8, Elgin 0: Elgin (0-7-1, 0-6-1) dropped this Upstate Eight Conference match. Kiersten Swartz (5 saves) and Christine Espindola (3 saves) shared time in the net for the Maroons.
Lake Forest 4, Elgin Academy 0: The Hilltoppers (5-7, 2-5) fell to Lake Forest Academy in Independent School League play. Bianca Swegler was outstanding collecting 25 saves in goal.
Bartlett 6, South Elgin 0: With a pair of goals from Becca Cronin and Luisa Desario , Bartlett (5-3-2, 4-3-1) cruised to this Upstate Eight Conference victory. Katie Koster and Sam Barone (2 assists) each added single goals. Desario also dished out two assists. In the net, Erin Zaidman (3 saves) and Alexa Tovella (1 save) combined for the shutout.
Neuqua Valley 7, Streamwood 0: The Sabres (6-9-3, 3-5-1) battled but fell short in the Upstate Eight matchup against Neuqua Valley. Lonnie Prout was in goal collecting 10 saves for Streamwood.
St. Edward 1, Montini 0: Brittany Brozek scored the lone goal of this Suburban Catholic Conference contest to give St. Edward (7-6-1, 4-2) the win. Bianca Ramirez recorded the assist. Taylor Hunsberger maintained the shutout with 7 saves.
Jacobs 3, Woodstock 0: With goals from Kelsey Quitschau, Alyssa Barnard and K.C. Roller, Jacobs (6-12, 4-2) logged this Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win. Roller and Jessica Perone each had assists. Monica Orjuela defended the Golden Eagle net recording 4 saves.
Cary-Grove 3, McHenry 0: The Trojans (11-1, 5-0) remain undefeated in the Fox Valley (Valley). Kelli Anderson scored Cary-Grove's first goal off an assist from Kelsey Passaglia. Passaglia then scored the next 2 goals with the help of Alyssa Jacobucci and Ashley Gustafson. Alex Holland had 1 save in the net for the Trojans.
Crystal Lake South 5, Dundee-Crown 0: The Chargers (4-10-3, 2-5) fell to Crystal Lake South in the Fox Valley (Valley) Conference. Deanna Libricz was in goal for DC with 10 saves.
Richmond-Burton 2, Burlington Central 0: The Rockets (6-7, 3-1) fell to Richmond-Burton in the Big Northern East. BC was held scoreless while Richmond-Burton was able to shoot 2 past Kim DeRaedt in the second half of the game. DeRaedt tallied 6 saves while in the net for the Rockets.
Hampshire 1, IMSA 0: Kayla Meyers' first-half goal assisted by Alex Field gave Hampshire (11-5-1) this nonconference win. Alex Heinrich made 7 saves in goal for the Whip-Purs.