Saliba, VH swing into action

Softball

Vernon Hills 10, Round Lake 0 (5): Sami Saliba was slammin’ home runs on Saturday. She had 2 home runs and drove in 5 runs in a big win for Vernon Hills. Dana Meline had 3 hits and 3 stolen bases for the Cougars while teammate Jordyn Comitor added 2 hits, both doubles. Winning pitcher Carly Stern rolled up 5 strikeouts over 5 innings. Vernon Hills improved to 6-12 on the season and 6-4 in the NSC Prairie Division.

Grayslake North 12, Mundelein 9: Jordyn Bowen, Kelsey Borders and Nikki Livengood each had 3 hits as the Knights rolled up 17 hits in the win. Kaitlyn Olsen and Maddie Terlap added 2 hits apiece for Grayslake North. Winning pitcher Sarah Littleton had 6 strikeouts in 5 innings. For Mundelein, Hailey Morelli and Maggie Mahar each had 2 hits.

Grant 10, North Chicago 0: Pitcher Caitlyn Moran got the win.

Grant 4, Lake Zurich 0: Grant improved to 15-8 as Jamie Reiser went 4-for-4 and winning pitcher Caitlyn Moran rolled up 4 strikeouts against just 1 walk. For Lake Zurich (14-9), Katie Brown had 2 hits.

Grayslake Central gets swept: Grayslake Central dropped both games of a doubleheader to Zion-Benton, 9-6, 10-0. In the first game, Juliana Frusolone went 3-for-4 with a double and she scored 2 runs for the Rams.