Wrap: Jacobs swipes 2 from D-C; BC tops WC

Ricky Ames wasn't great Friday night.

But with Jacobs' bats smacking away, he didn't need to be.

Ames pitched a complete game behind 4 early runs as he led the Golden Eagles to a 5-4 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division baseball victory.

Mike Castillo held the Golden Eagles' 6-0 lead from Wednesday's suspended game to give Jacobs another win on the day. Jacobs led 6-0 at home when the game was called after heavy rains halted play in the top of the fifth inning.

Castillo (4-0) struck out 7 batters Wednesday night and allowed 2 hits before retiring the final 7 batters he faced. Ben Rodriguez (3-3) took the loss for the Chargers (11-10, 4-5).

Ames (2-0) had a different approach.

"Ricky really went out there and battled," said Jacobs assistant coach John Sarna, 1 of 3 assistant coaches filling in for head coach Eric Sanders, who was at his son's graduation from Southern Illinois University.

Ames aged well.

After allowing Bill Peterson, who was pinch running for catcher Brendon Schumacher, to score the trying run in the fourth, Ames allowed 2 hits and 0 runs in the final three innings.

"We were pumped for the games," said Ames, who finished allowing 2 earned runs off of 7 hits. "We want to go out there and win every inning. Our coach wasn't here and we wanted to win it for him."

The junior also got some good work on his pickoff plays.

Dundee-Crown had runners picked off in the third, fourth and fifth innings. The Chargers also left 6 runners stranded in the game.

"On a scale of 1 to 10, our focus was a 2," Dundee-Crown coach Fred Bencriscutto said. "When we have plays we are supposed to make, then we compound things."

The lack of focus showed as Dundee-Crown allowed Johnny Amann to score the winning run in the sixth. Logan Kissak (1-1) walked Amann with one out in the sixth. Amann stole second and took third on an error. Kissak got the next batter out and had 2 strikes on Matt Igara, but hit him with a pitch.

Dan Kilchenman came in to relive Kissak, but Ryan Lesner hit in Amann for the go-ahead run.

Dundee-Crown responded to Jacobs' 2-0 lead by scoring twice in the first. Willie Larsen and Kissak reached base on the Golden Eagles' only 2 errors of the game. First baseman Mike Zozokos' single scored both Kissak and Larsen to tie the game at 2.

Jacobs' second baseman Jake Vojtsek returned the favor after leading off the second inning by reaching base on an error. Amann jacked an RBI double to score Vojtsek and Igara had a sacrifice fly to score Kyle Magnuson, who singled.

Burlington Central 6, Westminster 5: In 9 innings the Rockets battled Westminster and came out victorious as Matt Maciaszek smacked the game-winning hit. Austin Jarvis also added a home run for BC. David Hartwell pitched 6½ innings, allowing 5 runs to score until Bryan Bell (2-3) finished 2 ¿ innings for the win.

Baseball

Cary-Grove 13, Woodstock 4: Behind a great night offensively up and down the line-up, Cary-Grove (19-7, 6-3) took this Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win. Leading plate efforts were Don Fitzgerald (HR), Eric Aguilera (3-for-4, 2 RBI), Matt Nelsen (4-for-5, RBI), Luke Mottashed (4-for-5, 2 RBI) and Kyle Williams (3-for-4, 2 doubles, 4 RBI). Ben Mottashed (5-3) was on the mound for the victory allowing 4 runs on 6 hits with 2 strikeouts in 4½ innings of work.

Hampshire 11, Indian Creek 7: Matt Kuefner led the Whip-Purs (13-11) going 2-for-4 with 2 doubles in this nonconference win. Brandon Gehringer and James Goebbert both went 2-for-4 at the plate. Gehringer (2-4) improved his record, pitching all 7 innings allowing 8 hits with 1 strikeout. Bo Price (2-for-5) also contributed at the plate hitting a double for Hampshire.

Huntley 4, Grayslake Central 2: Huntley's Zach Liebman pitched 7 innings fanning 5 with 1 walk to drop the Rams for a Fox Valley Fox win. The Red Raiders (15-12, 4-6) were led by Nathan Sopena (2-for-3, HR, 2 RBI) and Tyler Funke (2-for-3, 2B). Craig Lipp and Chris Klein each added a double for the Red Raiders.

Streamwood 17, East Aurora 5: The Sabres (11-14, 10-10) combined for 14 hits and 17 runs to come out on top in this Upstate Eight game. Garrett Eddy led the offense going 3-for-3 with 2 doubles. Matt Korntved (2-for-3) and Ryan Kiesel each added a double. Zach Klein was on the mound recording his second win of the season.

Badminton

State meet: Opening state action with a 21-17, 21-13 loss to Naperville Central's Michelle Wong, Lauren Mehr of South Elgin fell in the second round of Day 1 consolation play against Sara Wissmiller (21-12, 21-19). Her lone win of the day came against Alexis Karigan of Stevenson in Round 1 of consolation competition.

Larkin singles athlete Emily Sothikhoun opened play defeating Oak Lawn Community's Susie Zwirkoski 21-14, 21-16 before being knocked out by Courtney Lai of New Trier in Round 3 of consolation play. Sothikhoun did record a second win and oust against Nattaphone Senesomba in Round 2 before departing.

In doubles action, the Royals' Bonnie Bielarz/Marybeth Flores concluded state play in Round 1 of the consolation bracket with a 21-16, 15-21, 21-15 loss to Schaumburg's Amanda Hardt/Katrina Naeva.

Anooja Rengnekar and Jenna Bujarski represented Bartlett at the state level losing in the first round of consolation play to Glenbrook South's Leslie Jacob/Kelli Takagi by scores of 21-16, 21-10.

Girls soccer

Elgin Academy 6, Schaumburg Christian 1: Lauren Steimle's hat trick was all the Hilltoppers (10-8) needed to defeat Schaumburg Christian in nonconference action. Elgin Academy's offense didn't stop there as Kate Burnham, Elaina Skiouris and Allison Clark all kept the ball rolling to the back of the net. Clark collected 3 assists while Gizem Tunca and Bunham also added an assist. Bianca Swegler was in goal for EA collecting 5 saves.

Maine East 2, Elgin 1: The Maroons (1-10-1) ended the season in a shootout against Maine East in the Elk Grove regional. Lizzy Niles scored the only goal of the first half for Elgin. The Maroons remained in the lead until the final minutes of second half play when Maine East was able to knock a goal in to tie the game, resulting in a shootout. Rebekah Hegel, Rachel Hegel and Alex Smith all scored in the shootout for Elgin but Maine East scored 5 times to notch the win.

"It was a fantastic game but we needed to score two more goals to win it. Now we start working toward next year," Elgin coach Dave Borg said.

Kiersten Swartz was in goal for the Maroons collecting 15 saves.

Wheeling 1, Prairie Ridge 0: Prairie Ridge's season came to an end at the St. Viator regional. Wheeling's Nallely Arreola was the only one to score in the game. Kyli Humm kept busy collecting 8 saves for the Wolves (9-10-2).

Softball

St. Edward 7, Rosary 3: St. Edward (13-11, 8-4) picked up some momentum as the regular season nears a close defeating the Suburban Catholic Conference champions behind a complete game effort from Erin McGraw. McGraw, who allowed 3 runs on 7 hits while striking out two.

Lea Diaz (2 hits, run), Kristi Knott (2 hits, 3b, run, 2 RBI), Kelly Knott (hit, 3 RBI) and Stephanie Werner (sac, run) combined to lead the Green Wave offense.

"We were upset to lose to them the first time around so it felt really good to come out and get a win," said Diaz. "It gives us a nice confidence boost going into the playoffs."

St. Edward will host Immaculate Conception at 4:30 p.m. today at the Elgin Sports Complex for the Green Wave's Senior Day

Lake Park 2, Larkin 0: Despite an excellent showing from freshman Megan Johnson inside the circle, Larkin (4-19, 4-11) fell in Upstate Eight Conference play. Johnson allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits while fanning four. Lauren Gabler led plate efforts with 2 hits, while Regina Cozzone, Corinne Wimmer and Ellis Hatchett each added single hits.

South Elgin 10, Immaculate Conception 0: Kim Pierce tossed a no-hitter against Immaculate Conception for this opening-round victory at the Fenton Tournament. South Elgin (15-8) had 10 hits in just 5 innings of action. Pierce (2-for-3) helped her own cause at the plate with a double and a triple. Caitlin Stredde (3-for-4, 2b) also contributed for the Storm.

Huntley 5, Johnsburg 4: The Red Raiders (17-8, 10-2) battled Johnsburg for a Fox Valley (Fox) victory. Sam Clemons pitched all 7 innings with 3 walks and 4 strikeouts. Clemons also went 2-for-4 on offense while teammate Amanda Wisniewski had a double and 2 RBI. Jenna Mychko also hit a home run for the Red Raiders.

Bartlett 11, East Aurora 0: Following 4 innings of no-hit ball from Callie Dennison (8-1), Bartlett (21-5, 17-0) picked up this Upstate Eight Conference win. Dennison recorded 7 strikeouts. Offensively, Megan Morales (1-for-2, 2 RBI), Katie Popovich (2-for-4, run), Jillian Heidelmeier (2-for-4, 2b, RBI) and Rachel Anello (2b) led the way for the Hawks.

Prairie Ridge 4, Grayslake North 3: Katie Schillinger (2-for-3) hit the winning run in to lead the Wolves past Grayslake North in this Fox Valley (Fox) game. Johanna Turner (8-5) picked up the win pitching all 7 innings with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk. Kelsey Brennan (2 RBI) and Kari Rankin each hit a double to contribute to the win.

Hampshire 3, Dakota 1: Ally Kent (5-5) shut down Dakota in the Lisle Tournament to lead the Whip Purs (15-11) to victory. Paige Kent led at the dish with a triple while Kelsey Watson hit a double for Hampshire.

"Ally closed the door on a real competitive offensive team. We were able to put our hits together and score on 3 of the 5 hits we collected" said Hampshire coach Ken Bram.