Wrap: Judson falls to Olivet; Storm handles Elgin
The Judson University softball team fell into the loser's bracket Friday at the NCCAA National Tournament in Palm Beach, Fla., losing to Olivet Nazarene of Kankakee 10-2 in a five-inning game ended by the slaughter rule.
It was the fourth time in as many games Judson has lost to Olivet this season.
The Eagles will face Palm Beach Atlantis, the No. 6 seed and host school, in an elimination game at 11 a.m. today. The winner will need to beat Olivet Nazarene twice to win the national title. Judson beat Pal Meach Atlantic 2-0 in Thursday's opening round.
"We didn't play as a team today like we did (Thursday)," said Judson coach Becky Bruns, whose team opened the national tournament Thursday with 2 wins. "We had 5 hits and they had 8 hits. But they came out ready to play and we didn't."
Nicole Dimiceli had 2 hits for the Eagles (22-20), while Kristin Krueger, Carrie Sensor and Amy Meier each had 1 hit. Krueger and Sensor drove in Judson's runs.
Lizzy Jacobson suffered the loss for Judson, allowing 9 earned runs on 8 hits in 1¿ innings. Aimee Ewert shut down Olivet over the next 3 innings, allowing just one unearned run and no hits. Judson committed 3 errors in the game.
"Ewert pitched real well in relief," said Bruns of the Eagles' senior.
Baseball
South Elgin 10, Elgin 3: En route to his second win of the season, Ryan Kellner struck out 12 helping South Elgin (6-5, 6-5) to this Upstate Eight Conference win. Kellner was backed offensively by Kyle Daker (3-for-4, 2b, HR, 2 runs, 4 RBI), Drew Buddle (2-for-4, run, RBI), Chris Ciccone (3-for-4, 2b, 3b, 2 runs), Kyle Kinyon (2-for-3, 2 runs, RBI) and Tim Ahern (hit, RBI).
For Elgin (3-9, 3-8), Tom Roth suffered the loss allowing 6 earned runs on 8 hits recording 5 strikeouts in 5 innings. Roth also led offensive efforts going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Prairie Ridge 7, Grayslake North 6: T.J. Swank took the mound for this Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win in favor of Prairie Ridge (12-6, 4-0), which remains unbeaten in conference play. Swank allowed 4 earned runs on 6 hits with 5 strikeouts in the complete game effort.
At the plate, Nolan Jacoby (3-for-4, 2 doubles), Nick Martini (HR) and David Mitroff (2-for-4, HR) led the way for the Wolves.
Huntley 12, Johnsburg 3: Tanner Funke improved to 6-1 on the season helping Huntley (14-6, 3-1) to this Fox Valley Conference Fox Division win with a solid outing on the mound. Funke allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits in the complete game appearance. He also fanned 11 Johnsburg hitters.
Offensively, Craig Lipp led the way going 3-for-4 with a triple, a grand slam, 3 runs scored and 4 RBI. Jimmy Gordon (hit, 2 runs, RBI), Nick Prokuski (hit, run) and Jordan Contreras (hit, run) added to the Red Raider attack.
D-C vs. Cary-Grove suspended in 7th: The Dundee-Crown vs. Cary-Grove game was suspended in the top of the seventh inning with D-C leading 7-6. However, with 2 runs already in, Cary-Grove was threatening with a runner on second base and nobody out.
The two will resume play at the conclusion of Fox Valley Conference Valley Division play in roughly two weeks.
Jacobs vs. CL South suspended in 5th: The Jacobs, vs.Crystal Lake South game was suspended in the sixth inning as the two teams were knotted in a 5-5 tie. Jacobs and Crystal Lake South will resume this game prior to their final meeting of the season.
Girls soccer
Huntley 2, Johnsburg 0: Huntley (16-0, 7-0) continues to stump area offenses as it recorded shutout No. 13 and win No. 16 following this Fox Valley Conference Fox Division shutout. Aimee Wronski and Megan Hamm scored the Red Raider goals. Gretchen Bachrodt was credited with an assist on Wronski's knock. In goal, Sarah Hoffman (no saves) and Kaytlyn Owens (no saves) shared time.
Prairie Ridge 2, Grayslake North 0: After back-to-back overtime victories, Prairie Ridge (8-4-1, 5-1) recorded this 2-0 Fox Valley Conference Fox Division win during regulation. The win marks five straight for the Wolves.
Both Maggie Olsen and Megan Biner scored unassisted goals to lift Prairie Ridge past Grayslake North. Kyli Humm defended the net tallying 9 saves to preserve the shutout.
Boys volleyball
South Elgin d. St. Edward: With key contributions from Kevin Mui (11 digs, 3 kills), Doug Sawyer (6 kills, 3 digs), Jim McMahon (6 kills, 3 digs), Akash Patel (4 kills, 4 digs) and Robbie Vasquez (22 asssists), South Elgin (6-11) earned this nonconference win over St. Edward.
Taking advantage of two starters being out of the Green Wave line-up, the Storm took this match in two games by scores of 25-16 and 25-20.
College baseball
ECC 16, Harper 5: Pounding out 16 hits, Elgin Community College (20-11) earned this win in seven innings behind the bats of Matt Wietlispach (4-for-4, 2b, HR), Greg Stolzenburg (4-for-4), Ben Vincent (2 hits, 2b), Matt Revelle (3-for-4, 2b) and Jorge Garza (2 hits, 2b).
Brad Porto (2-0) was on the bump for the victory allowing 3 runs on 3 hits in four innings pitched.