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Images: St. Francis vs.Grayslake Central State Semifinal Baseball

  St. Francis second baseman Jack Ciombor holds up the ball for the umpire after tagging out Grayslake Central’s Ryan Fontana on a steal attempt. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grayslake Central’s Ryan Fontana is greeted by teammate Kyle Clark after scoring the Ram’s first run. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  St. Francis second baseman Jack Ciombor makes the throw as Grayslake Central’s Sterling Dixon slides into second on a second-inning double play during the Class 3A state baseball tournament at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  St. Francis second baseman Jack Ciombor lands on the dirt on a wild pickoff attempt on Grayslake Central base runner Matt Loeffl during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  St. Francis shortstop Jason Sullivan, right, puts his arm around pitcher Andrew Brundage as Grayslake Central starts a rally during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Joe Croci of St. Francis runs past Grayslake Central catcher Freddie Landers as her scores during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grayslake Central coach Troy Whalen talks things over with his team during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal against St. Francis at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grayslake Central’s Sterling Dixon is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring in the sixth inning during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal against St. Francis at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grayslake Central’s Ryan Fontana makes a throw to first during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal against St. Francis at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grayslake Central center fielder Matt Loeffl rolls onto his back after making a diving catch in the sixth inning during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal against St. Francis at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jack Petrando of St. Francis delivers a pitch against Grayslake Central during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jack Spicer of Grayslake Central drivers a pitch during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal against St. Francis at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grasylake Central’s Ryan Fontana scores the Ram’s first run of the game without a play by St. Francis catcher Brett Jungles during the Class 3A state baseball tournament at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grayslake Central head coach Troy Whalen replaces starting pitcher Jack Spicer as catcher Freddie Landers stands by during the Class 3A state baseball tournament at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  St. Francis relief pitcher Andrew Brundage deivers during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal against Grayslake Central at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  St. Francis players celebrate their victory over Grayslake Central during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Grayslake Central right fielder Sterling Dixon hauls in a fly ball during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal against St. Francis at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Left to right, St. Francis players Jason Sullivan, Jack Ciombor and Tim Zettinger celebrate their team’s victory over Grayslake Central during the Class 3A state baseball semifinal at Silver Cross Field in Joliet Friday. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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