Wrap: Bartlett falls twice at Wendy's Classic
Bartlett softball coach Jim Wolfsmith wanted his team to see good competition at this weekend's Wendy's Classic in Ashland, Ohio.
And that's exactly what the Hawks are getting.
Bartlett fell twice Friday, losing to Avon (Ind.) 5-0 and then to Thomas Worthington of Ohio, 6-5 in nine innings.
"It's good for us to play these games and have the pressure but it would have been nice to come away with at least one win today," Wolfsmith said. "We didn't have out A game today."
Playing in its first Wendy's Classic, the Hawks (11-3) ran into Avon all-stater Jenny Esparaza in the opener. Esparaza struck out 15 Bartlett batters and allowed only 2 singles, both to Lauren Wydra.
"She's the real deal," said Wolfsmith of Esparaza, a junior. "She just overwhelmed us."
In their second game, the Hawks fell behind early but came back to tie the game before losing in international tie-breaker in the ninth on an outfield error.
Nicole Beck had a 2-run double for Bartlett and Rachel Anello's two-out single in the bottom of the seventh scored Callie Dennison with the tying run. Elizabeth Kay also had a double and Concetta Lampugnano an RBI triple for the Hawks.
Dennison was the starting pitcher, going 4 innings and allowing 2 runs. JV callup Heather Motz started fifth inning and was relieved by Wydra, who fell victim to a costly outfield error that scored 2 runs.
"We had plenty of opportunities to win the game in regulation and we just didn't cash in," Wolfsmith said.
Today, Bartlett takes on the top-ranked team in Ohio in Elyria, as well as North Canton Hoover of Ohio. Wolfsmith said Wydra, nursing a slightly sore shoulder, would not pitch today, as the Hawks play a key Upstate Eight Conference game at Lake Park Monday.
"These games are important for us in terms of seeing the kind of competition we'll see in the postseason," Wolfsmith said. "But that Lake Park game is pretty big too and we want Lauren fresh for that one."
Lake Park split its games at the Wendy's Classic Friday, beating Cicero North-Syracuse of New York 6-5 and falling to Elyria 3-2.
Softball
Cary-Grove 4, Dundee-Crown 0: Cary-Grove (9-3, 1-1) took an early lead in this Fox Valley Conference Valley Division contest, and held on for the victory. Inside the circle, Julie Clemment (3-1) earned the complete game win allowing 4 hits while striking out eight. McKenzie Vaughn (2-for-3, 2 runs), Ellen Jesse (3-for-3, 2b, RBI) and Katie Berg (2b) led offensive efforts for the Trojans.
Plate leaders for Dundee-Crown (2-8, 0-2) included Jennifer Engels (1-for-3, 2b) and Kelly Lewis (2-for-3). Emilie Kerkman (6 IP, one strikeout) endured the loss.
Jacobs 2, CL South 1: Trailing 1-0 after 3 innings, Jacobs (8-2, 2-0) put up a two-spot in the bottom of the fourth inning and held on for this Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win. Becky Wilson (CG, 7 hits, 5 strikeouts) earned the win improving to 4-2 and was backed offensively by Julie Escareno (2-for-2, 3b) and Lauren Arceneaux (2b, RBI).
Bright spots for Crystal Lake South (6-3, 0-2) included Megan Hardie with a 2-for-4 stint at the plate including a double. Jessica Gable took the loss allowing 2 earned runs in 6 innings of work.
Prairie Ridge 8, Grayslake North 3: On top 7-3 after five innings, Prairie Ridge (8-4, 2-0) hung on for this Fox Valley Conference Fox Division win behind the arm of Johanna Turner (4-3) who allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in the complete game effort. Lauren Seegers was the offensive star going 1-for-1 with a home run.
South Elgin 12, Streamwood 2: Rebecca French had an outstanding outing on the mound for South Elgin (8-3, 4-3) tossing a 1-hitter to lead the team in Upstate Eight Conference action. The Storm plated 12 runs on 12 hits en route to the victory.
Taking the loss, Barb Posinger struck out six for Streamwood (2-7, 2-5). Betsy Holman had a Sabre hit.
Huntley 10, Johnsburg 4: Pounding out 13 hits, Huntley (7-4, 2-0) earned this Fox Valley Conference Fox Division win behind hitting stars Jenna Mychuo (HR, 2 RBI), Deana DeBosschere (3-for-4, 3 runs), Amanda Omiateu (3-for-4, run, RBI) and Samantha Clemons (2-for-3, 2 runs). Clemons was also inside the circle for the win allowing 4 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits while fanning six batters.
Hampshire 17, Wheaton Academy 3: Ally Kent improved to 4-1 on the year inside the circle for this nonconference win over Wheaton Academy. Kent allowed just 3 runs (2 earned) while striking out ten in the five inning effort.
At the dish, Jessica Kraus (HR), Megan Roadcap (HR), Kent (2b) and Tegan Singleton (2b) led offensive efforts for Hampshire (10-3).
Slugfest pairings set: The pairings have been set for the 15th annual Subway Larkin Slugfest, scheduled for next Saturday, April 26, at the Elgin Sports Complex.
Top seed Plainfield Central will take on No. 8 seed Hersey in one of the four first-round games while No. 2 seed and defending champion Lincoln-Way Central plays No. 7 seed Larkin. No. 3 seed Palatine will face No. 6 Oak Lawn in a first-round matchup with No. 4 Maine South taking on No. 5 Chatham-Glenwood.
Game times for the tournament will be 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.
Baseball
Huntley 4, Jacobs 0: Zach Liebman earned his first win of the season in style throwing 7 innings of 1-hit ball to lead Huntley (10-5) to this Fox Valley Conference crossover victory. Liebman recorded 4 strikeouts. Chris Klein led the Huntley offense going 1-for-1 with a home run and 2 RBI. Eliott Swiatly (hit, run, RBI), Tyler Funke (2-for-3) and Nathan Prokuski (RBI) contributed.
For Jacobs (5-2), Brandon Stroh led the way with the lone hit of the game. Nick Panvino suffered the loss.
Neuqua Valley 5, Streamwood 0: Unable to plate a run, Streamwood (3-8, 2-4) dropped this Upstate Eight Conference game. Mike Diebold (6 IP, 5 runs, 8 hits, 7 strikeouts) suffered the loss, while Gabe Roman (2-for-3), Ryan Kiesel (hit) and Brian Brauer (hit) led the Sabre hitting.
South Elgin 3, Larkin 2: A 3-run sixth inning put South Elgin (5-4, 5-4) ahead of Larkin (6-7, 5-5) where they would stay for this Upstate Eight Conference win.
Sophomore pitcher Drew Buddle made his varsity debut for the Storm proving that he would like to stay with the big boys. Buddle allowed just 2 earned runs on 5 hits while fanning eight batters en route to the complete game showing.
Kyle Fitzpatrick (3 RBI) powered the Storm offense with his first home run of the season, and the go-ahead RBI's. Jon Meuser (1-for-2) contributed.
St. Edward 12, St. Francis 3: Cranking out 18 hits, St. Edward (4-6, 3-3) piled up 12 runs to defeat St. Francis in Suburban Catholic Conference play. Leading hitting efforts were Julian Ramirez (3-for-4, 2b, 3 RBI), Kyle Horn (3-for-3, 2b, 4 RBI), Jim Fraczek (3-for-4, 2 doubles, 2 RBI) and Anthony Bauer (2-for-4, 2 doubles).
Fraczek was the winning pitcher giving up 3 runs (one earned) on 5 hits in six innings of work. Fraczek struck out six.
Bartlett 5, St. Charles North 1: A 4-run fourth inning pushed Bartlett (6-5, 5-4) past St. Charles North for this Upstate Eight Conference win. With 7 hits, Alex Vanness (2-for-3, 2b) and George Tintera (2-for-3) led the way for the Hawks. On the mound, Jon Wojdula earned the win pitching 5¿ innings and allowing one run on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts.
Dundee-Crown 7, Johnsburg 1: With a complete-game 5-hit, one-run showing on the mound from Logan Kissack (8 strikeouts), Dundee-Crown (7-5) picked up this Fox Valley Conference crossover win.
Offensively, Kissack helped himself going 2-for-3 with a home run and 4 RBI. Willie Larsen (2-for-4, 2b) and Trevor Wogsland (3-for-3, 3b, RBI) contributed.
Hampshire 14, Wheaton Academy 6: It was a big offensive day for Hampshire (5-7) as they racked up 18 hits en route to this 14-6 nonconference win. Solid plate efforts from Zach Crinigan (2-for-4, 2b), Joe Moore (3-for-5, HR), Tyler Bentley (2-for-5, 2b), Cameron Rath (2-for-4, HR) and Jerry Eckler (2b) led the Whip-Pur attack.
Kent Larson (2-2) earned the win allowing no runs on 2 hits in 3½ innings of work.
Cary-Grove 13, CL Central 1: Cary-Grove improved to 12-3 on the season with this big Fox Valley Conference crossover win. On the hill, Matt Nelsen (3-0) remains unbeaten giving up 7 hits in four innings pitched for the win.
Donnie Fitzgerald (2b), John Carroll (2b), Nelsen (2b) and Eric Aguilera (2b) led the Trojan offense.
Waubonsie Valley 3, Elgin 2: With 3-outs remaining, Elgin (3-5, 3-5) brought this Upstate Eight Conference game to within one, but couldn't pull ahead. Tom Roth took the loss allowing 3 runs on 4 hits while fanning five hitters. Roth helped himself at the plate with 2 hits and an RBI. Isaac Serna (2 hits, 2b) and Mike Stackowiak (RBI) contributed.
The Maroons also fell 5-2 to the Warriors in an 11 inning continued game from yesterday.
Prairie Ridge 7, CL South 6: Tied at 6-6 after seven innings, Prairie Ridge (7-6) plated the game-winner for this Fox Valley Conference crossover conclusion. Timely hitting from Nick Martini (2), Logan Olson (3-for-4) and Mike Butler (2b) led the way for the Wolves. Mike Heesch earned the win in relief allowing one hit while striking out two in an inning of work.
On the bump for seven innings, Sean Wilson suffered the loss. Danny Walsh went 2-for-4 with a home run to lead Crystal Lake South (6-3) offensively.
Girls soccer
Trinity 2, Westminster Christian 0: Westminster Christian (0-7-1) did a nice job of containing a talented offense in nonconference opponent Trinity who eventually got the best of the Warriors with two late goals. Rachel Farquhar defended the net for Westminster racking up 19 saves.
Prairie Ridge 2, Harlem 0: Prairie Ridge (4-4) kicked off action at the Harlem Invitational with this 2-0 shutout over the invite host. Megan Biner opened up the scoring finishing a corner kick supplied by Jamie Kohl. Kelsey Klein scored No. 2, her second goal in as many games assisted by Maggie Olsen.
Kyli Humm (4 saves) and Taylor Smerecky (5 saves) combined in goal for the Wolves to preserve the shutout.
Prairie Ridge will continue play today facing Round Lake at 10 a.m. followed by a 1 p.m. match with Marian Central.
Burlington Central 1, Hinckley Big Rock 0: Burlington Central (5-6) picked up its fourth consecutive win defeating Hinckley in this nonconference meeting. Jessica Saldivar had the lone goal of the game unassisted. Kim DeRaedt protected the Rocket net with 8 saves.
Huntley 4, Grayslake North 0: It was a complete team effort from Huntley (12-0) as scoring from four different girls and assists from four different girls led the Red Raiders to this Fox Valley Conference Fox Division shutout.
Aimee Wronski got Huntley on the board knocking in a pass from Ashley Williams. Rachel Chapius scored next, assisted by Lauren Gaitsch followed by a Samantha Zobott goal. Zobott was assisted by Kelly Creager, and went on to assist the final goal from Bre Burry.
Kaytlyn Owens (3 saves) and Sarah Hoffman (no saves) combined in goal for the shutout.
Cary-Grove 6, Prospect 0: Cary-Grove (7-0) remains unbeaten after opening play at the Prospect Tournament with this 6-0 shutout over the tournament host. Allie Simon led the Trojan offense with two goals assisted once by Kelli Anderson and later by Alyssa Jacobucci. Taylor Mahoney, Sally Tashjian, Kelsey Passaglia and Jacobucci each connected for single goals.
Earning assists were Passaglia, Lisa Anderson, and Amanda Papinchock. With one save, Alex Holland maintained the shutout.
Girls track
At Rolling Meadows: Megan McGlone (32-8.75) combined with Amber Lightbourne and Maxine Andren to take first in the triple jump (94-5.75) for Streamwood.
Stefanie Curtis, Waleeja Rasheid, Lauren Klebeck, and Amber Hornsberger combined to lead Streamwood to first in the freshman 400 relay (56.0).
College baseball
ECC 12, Highland 10: Trevor Rutkowski (3-for-4, 2b, HR), Bryan Mason (3b), Matt Revelle (HR), Greg Stozenburg (2-for-4), John Creely (2-for-3) and Kyle Standridge (2-for-3) combined to lead Elgin Community College (16-6) offensively to victory. Brad Porto was on the bump allowing 9 runs (6 earned) on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts for the win.
Judson splits with Calumet College: Dropping Game 1 of a doubleheader 2-0, Judson (13-19, 10-6) bounced back to win the back end 10-6 putting them in a CCAC tie for third place.
Oscar DePablos went 3-for-5 in two games with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored to lead the Eagles. Carlos Soto won his third game of the year.
Alci Gonzales suffered the Game 1 loss, while DePablos and Scott Kainovic had the lone hits of the game.
The bats came to life in Game 2 as Judson recorded an 8-run first inning to pull ahead early. DePablos (2-for-2, 2 RBI), Zach Scipione (2-for-3, RBI, 2 runs), Kainovic (3 RBI), Roger Lugo (RBI) and Jacob Bostwick (RBI) led the way. Soto got the win behind a career high 10 strikeouts allowing just 3 hits.
The Eagles will face the top team in St. Francis at St. Francis at noon.
College softball
Judson at NCCAA North Central Regional Tourney: Judson (19-18) opened play at the NCCAA North Central Regional Tournament going 1-1 with a 1-0 win over Greenville followed by an 8-0 loss to Olivet Nazarene (38-6).
After 4 scoreless innings, Judson got the lone run of the 1-0 game when Carrie Sensor was knocked in by a Nicole Dimiceli single up the middle. Sensor led the fifth inning off with a triple before plating the run. With 9 hits, the Eagles stranded 11 runners. Brittany Nicley (2-for-3) and Rachel Pope (2-for-2) each had a multi-hit game.
Aimee Ewert racked up win No. 8 recording 8 strikeouts in the complete game shutout.
Lizzy Jacobson got the Game 2 loss striking out three in 5¿ innings.