4A Watchlist: Teams to Know
March 19, 2025
With the IHSA Season beginning this week, we're starting our rollout of teams to watch in each class. We've already rolled out our complete Preseason Power 25, which can be found by clicking here.
Throughout the spring our scouts will be out to games all across the state providing game coverage and scout analysis found within our weekly Scout Blog. Be sure to keep an eye out each morning for the Daily Roundup, where we highlight scores and highlights from games the day prior.
Other content to follow each week will be our Player of the Week stories posted every Tuesday, followed by our Diamond Notes posted every Wednesday.
Keep an eye out the rest of the week for the 3A, 2A and 1A teams to watch, but for the time being, read below to hear about teams to watch in class 4A.
Note: This is based on coaches' submissions to our Preseason Coaches Questionnaire.
Alton Redbirds
Head Coach: Scott Harper
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwestern
2024 Record (Finish): 20-17 (Alton Regional Champions; lost 2-3 to Edwardsville in Sectional semi)
Key Players Lost: Austin Rathgeb, Alex Siatos, Logan Bogard, Will Frasier
Team Strengths: Overall depth, experience, pitching depth, versatility, baseball IQ, and team chemistry.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Deon Harrington | IL | 2025 | INF | St. Charles CC |
| Reid Murray | IL | 2025 | RHP/INF | Lewis & Clark CC |
| Carsen Bristow | IL | 2025 | INF/RHP | - |
| Nolan Parker | IL | 2025 | RHP/INF | - |
| Ayden Calvert | IL | 2025 | C/UTL | - |
| Logan Hickman | IL | 2026 | RHP/INF | - |
| Jack Puent | IL | 2026 | OF/RHP | - |
| Alex Pilger | IL | 2026 | OF/RHP | - |
| Donovan Ducey | IL | 2027 | UTL/RHP | - |
| Anderson Kaufmann | IL | 2028 | C/RHP | - |
Barrington Broncos
Head Coach: Pat Wire
Classification: 4A
Conference: Mid Suburban League
2024 Record (Finish): 22-11 (Lost to Huntley in Sectional Semis)
Key Players Lost: Bryce Koch (Cincinnati), Conor Fitzpatrick (Eureka), Dillon Fitzpatrick, Will Nahza, Noah Rasmussen (Elmhurst), Patrick Podlesnik, Connor Lenderman
Team Strengths: Depth
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Julian Ashley-Friedman | IL | 2025 | INF | Navy |
| Peter Ensign | IL | 2025 | C | Taylor |
Downers Grove North Trojans
Head Coach: Kyle Briscoe
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban Conference - Silver
2024 Record (Finish): 30-8 (Lost to Edwardsville in Super Sectionals)
Key Players Lost: Jimmy Janicki (Troy), Jude Warwick (Michigan State), Ben Llewellyn (Minnesota State University-Mankato).
Team Strengths: Playing Defense and the ability to manufacture runs.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Brady Schallmoser | IL | 2025 | OF/1B | Wabash Valley JC |
| Joah Ratio | IL | 2025 | INF | Wabash Valley JC |
| Edgar Santos | IL | 2025 | OF | Parkland JC |
| Nick Konopiots | IL | 2025 | 3B/OF | College of DuPage |
| JD Cumbee | IL | 2025 | OF | College of DuPage |
| Luke Fordonski | IL | 2025 | INF | College of DuPage |
| Russ Oros | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Braylon Tomlinson | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Zack Ziroli | IL | 2025 | LHP | - |
| Chris Cabaj | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Jack Romsey | IL | 2026 | C/3B | - |
| Emilio Gandarellia | IL | 2026 | INF | - |
| Will Vala | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Drake Coszenza | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Colin Doyle | IL | 2027 | RHP/INF | - |
Glenbard North Panthers
Head Coach: Rich Smelko
Classification: 4A
Conference: DuKane
2024 Record (Finish): 11-19 (Lost to Lake Park)
Key Players Lost: Wyatt Sabalaskey (Elgin CC), Kaiden Feinstein, Jacob Christman (Aurora), Josh Christman (Aurora)
Team Strengths: Competitive depth.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Zach Larison | IL | 2025 | 1B | Quincy |
Glenbrook North Spartans
Head Coach: Justin Weiner
Classification: 4A
Conference: Central Suburban League (South)
2024 Record (Finish): 26-11-1 (Super-Sectional loss to Conant)
Key Players Lost: Nolan Girard (Illinois), Nick Jukovich (Florida Institute of Tech), Matthew Ruttkay (Oberlein), Asher Malin, and Ryan Rossi.
Team Strengths: Returning pitchers who pitched meaningful innings last year, returning offensive starters with strong defense.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Chase Peterson | IL | 2025 | OF | Heartland CC |
| Noah Delgado | IL | 2025 | OF | St. Leo |
| David Kaminsky | IL | 2025 | INF | Benedictine |
| Max Lerner | IL | 2025 | RHP | Wooster |
| Sam Gaffney | IL | 2025 | INF/RHP | - |
| Jacob Meyers | IL | 2025 | C | - |
| Daniel Cosentino | IL | 2025 | RHP | Oakton CC |
| Tysen Coyle | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Min Hyun | IL | 2025 | UTIL | - |
| Aaron Kroner | IL | 2025 | LHP | - |
| Daniel Rubin | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Alex Rzonca | IL | 2025 | LHP | Elmhurst |
| Ari Schyman | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Peter Sheedy | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Ethan Bass | IL | 2026 | INF | Wake Forest |
| Nehemiah Torres | IL | 2026 | INF | - |
| Dean Miller | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Dylan Hirsch | IL | 2026 | UTIL | - |
| Theo Gerothanas | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| Jake Semmelhack | IL | 2026 | C | - |
Harlem Huskies
Head Coach: Scott McCloy
Classification: 4A
Conference: Northern Illinois Conference
2024 Record (Finish): 15-14 (Lost in Regional Championship)
Team Strengths: Pitching and leadership.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Jaxen Tank | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Drew Brien | IL | 2025 | 1B | - |
| Jackson Heidmann | IL | 2026 | RHP/OF | - |
| Finn Stovall | IL | 2026 | 3B/RHP | - |
| Wesley Penney | IL | 2026 | C/OF | - |
| Kaleb Hart | IL | 2027 | RHP | - |
Hinsdale Central Red Devils
Head Coach: Jason Ziemer
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban Silver
2024 Record (Finish): 18-17 (Lost in regional final to Waubonsie Valley (5-4))
Key Players Lost: Aidan Conners (Wisconsin- La Crosse), Will Kusak , Alex Zak, Will Merz
Team Strengths: Speed and power.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Matt Houder | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Jackson Clark | IL | 2025 | RHP | Emory |
| Brayan Hernandez | IL | 2025 | C | Aurora |
| Alex Rivera | IL | 2025 | 1B | - |
| David Leung | IL | 2025 | LHP | - |
| Jimmy Phelan | IL | 2025 | CIF/RHP | - |
| Hudson Brzozowski | IL | 2025 | LHP | - |
| Patrick Connors | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Dylan Kassab | IL | 2026 | C/OF | Indiana |
| Riley Contreras | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Billy Main | IL | 2026 | INF/RHP | - |
| PJ Doppke | IL | 2026 | 1B | - |
| Owen Sunderson | IL | 2027 | INF/RHP | - |
Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings
Head Coach: Marcus Rodgers
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Suburban
2024 Record (Finish): 19-17 (Loss to Providence in the Regional Championship 2-1 in 8 innings.)
Key Players Lost: Torii Chaney (Miles), Ricky Hamm (Kellogg CC) and Trent Rosebourgh (Dillard).
Team Strengths: Pitching
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Demir Heidelberg | IL | 2025 | 1B | Eastern Michigan |
| Derrick Holmes | IL | 2025 | OF | Mercyhurst |
| Mateo Morales | IL | 2025 | INF | Triton JC |
| Antonio Brown Jr. | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Evan Bradford | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Henry Humes | IL | 2026 | RHP | Navy |
Lake Park Lancers
Head Coach: Dan Colucci
Classification: 4A
Conference: Dukane
2024 Record (Finish): 28-9 (Lost to York in Sectional Semifinals)
Key Players Lost: Jayden Patel (Parkland), Lewis Slade (Southwestern Illinois JC), Ryan Colucci (Southwestern Illinois JC), Derek Ittner (Illinois Wesleyan), James Kelley (Harper)
Team Strengths: Focused and smart.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Gavin O'Neil | IL | 2025 | RHP | Harper JC |
| Jason Keefe | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Chris Ray | IL | 2025 | C | Illinois Wesleyan |
| Tommy Pruyn | IL | 2025 | OF/RHP | Carthage |
| Jack Gallagher | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Robert Munaco | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Joey Casaccio | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Ronnie Bender | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Max Mohapp | IL | 2025 | C/RHP | - |
| Rocco Jones | IL | 2026 | INF/RHP | - |
| Max Alvarado | IL | 2026 | OF/INF | - |
| Josh Kolton | IL | 2026 | C/UTL | - |
| Anthony Durava | IL | 2026 | RHP/CIF | - |
| Patrick Shields | IL | 2026 | 1B | - |
| Patrick St. John | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Connor Hogan | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Lucas Frankel | IL | 2026 | OF/RHP | - |
| Warren Furio | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Nathan Bergman | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Carter Magnus | IL | 2027 | RHP | - |
Lake Zurich Bears
Head Coach: Mike Manno
Classification: 4A
Conference: North Suburban Conference
2024 Record (Finish): 18-12 (Regional Final 3-1 Loss to Libertyville)
Team Strengths: Pitching and defense.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Nick Coletta | IL | 2025 | LHP | Kishwaukee JC |
| Dylan Fogelsong | IL | 2025 | INF | Crowder JC |
| AJ Foley | IL | 2025 | C | McHenry County JC |
| Josh Marzec | IL | 2025 | RHP | McHenry County JC |
| Owen Strahl | IL | 2025 | OF | Lincoln Trail JC |
| Colin Chung | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
Lane Tech Champions
Head Coach: Sean Freeman
Classification: 4A
Conference: Jackie Robinson North
2024 Record (Finish): 26-10 (Won the City Championship 5-3 over Kenwood. Lost in 1st round of state to Elk Grove)
Key Players Lost: Ethan Borggren (Northwestern), Oliver Evans, Sebastian Wilson (Transferred to IMG Academy).
Team Strengths: Depth, team speed, defensive potential.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Teo Greco | IL | 2025 | INF | Milwaukee School of Engineering |
| Max Hinojosa | IL | 2025 | INF | Grinell |
| Bennett Levinson | IL | 2025 | RHP | Tufts |
| Henry Murray | IL | 2025 | OF | Dartmouth |
| Tyler Trapp | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Alex Delaney | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Ronan Owens | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Hunter Smith | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Connor Sullivan | IL | 2026 | UTIL | - |
| Zolan Wyatt | IL | 2026 | 1B/C | - |
| Matt Young | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Alex Ziegler | IL | 2026 | INF/RHP | - |
| Isaiah Martin | IL | 2027 | OF | - |
| Miles Mazanowski | IL | 2027 | 3B/RHP | - |
Lincoln-Way Central Knights
Head Coach: Ryan Kutt
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Suburban Conference
2024 Record (Finish): 24-7 (Sectional-Semi's (Lost to Lincoln Way West))
Key Players Lost: Landon Mensik (Xavier University), Collin Mowry (Louisville), Braiden Meyer, Collin Senkpeil (South Suburban JC).
Team Strengths: Speed, Bat to ball ability, defense.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Peyton Ablin | IL | 2025 | C | Augustana College (IL) |
| Liam Arsich | IL | 2025 | OF | Toledo |
| Filippo Baratta | IL | 2025 | OF | Southwestern Illinois JC |
| Luke Mensik | IL | 2025 | RHP/INF | Xavier |
| Ethan Rogers | IL | 2025 | 1B | Loras |
| Jack Dykas | IL | 2025 | LHP | Wisconsin-Parkside |
| Owen Novak | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
Lincoln-Way East Griffins
Head Coach: John McCarthy
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Suburban - Blue
2024 Record (Finish): 22-14 (Lost Regional Championship)
Key Players Lost: Tyler Bell (Kentucky), Matt Hudik (Illinois-Wesleyan), Ethan Godlewski (St. Xavier), Tyler Ledvina (Heartland CC)
Team Strengths: Pitching and Speed.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Jacob Baud | IL | 2025 | LHP | Lewis |
| Jaden Henry | IL | 2025 | INF | Lewis |
| Jack Bauer | IL | 2025 | LHP | Virginia |
| Danny Mackey | IL | 2025 | 1B | Roosevelt |
| Aaron Scott | IL | 2025 | LHP | South Suburban JC |
| Parker Friend | IL | 2025 | INF | College of DuPage |
| M.J. Schley | IL | 2025 | OF | Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
Lockport Porters
Head Coach: Scott Malinowski
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Suburban Conference - Blue
2024 Record (Finish): 20-13-1 (Lost in Regionals, Won the Do it Stevie's Way Tournament)
Key Players Lost: Ryan Grobeski (Triton JC), Cal Korosa (McHenry County JC), Dylan Nagle (Heartland CC).
Team Strengths: Pitching, and solid defense.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Joey Dalponte | IL | 2025 | INF | Purdue-Northwest |
| Justin Vander Tuuk | IL | 2025 | OF | Roosevelt |
| Logan Nagle | IL | 2025 | 1B | Lake Land |
| Bryce Flood | IL | 2025 | INF | Milwaukee School of Engineering |
| Colton Benaitis | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| David Kundrat | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Adam Kozak | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Drew Satunas | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| Jack Schiek | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Nick Moerman | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Trace Schaaf | IL | 2026 | LHP | - |
| Chris Miller | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| Jordan Birks | IL | 2026 | C | - |
Lyons Township Lions
Head Coach: Kevin Diete
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban (Silver)
2024 Record (Finish): 21-12 (Lost in Regional Championship to Brother Rice)
Key Players Lost: Nathan Anderson (John A. Logan), Brady Chambers (Michigan State), Michael Mango (Harper JC), Ryan Jackson, Jake Shumaker, Joey Severson (MIT)
Team Strengths: Pitching and defense
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Tucker King | IL | 2025 | RHP | Cincinnati |
| Luke Nicholaus | IL | 2025 | OF | Olivet Nazarene |
| Mercer Krantz | IL | 2025 | RHP | Rock Valley |
| Dom Pisciotti | IL | 2025 | RHP/1B | - |
| Mac McCarthy | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Luka Luburic | IL | 2025 | LHP | - |
| Noah Fitzgerald | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Tommy Georgelos | IL | 2026 | OF | Eastern Illinois |
| Lou Ratcliffe | IL | 2026 | INF | - |
| Jack Slightom | IL | 2026 | RHP/C/1B | - |
| Lonnie Roberts | IL | 2026 | INF | - |
| Evan Gardner | IL | 2027 | RHP | - |
| Blake Ragsdale | IL | 2027 | INF | TCU |
Maine South Hawks
Head Coach: Brian Lorenz
Classification: 4A
Conference: Central Suburban League
2024 Record (Finish): 12-24 (Lost in Regional Championship to Elk Grove 9-3)
Key Players Lost: Logan Tomlinson (McKendree), Sean O'Dowd (St. Charles CC)
Team Strengths: Pitching Depth.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Constantine Coines | IL | 2025 | OF | Lewis |
| Alex Babich | IL | 2025 | OF | Wooster |
| Jack Etchason | IL | 2025 | UTL/RHP | - |
| Jake Zabratanski | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Cole Mutchler | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Eric Fugate | IL | 2025 | RHP/1B | Carthage |
| Quinn Huber | IL | 2025 | LHP | - |
| Connor Griffin | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Jack Gianikos | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Sam Higgins | IL | 2026 | LHP | - |
| Nick Conway | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Nate Cera | IL | 2026 | RHP/INF | - |
| Peter Corthinos | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| Luka Stojakovic | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| Evan Adamczewski | IL | 2027 | 1B/OF | - |
| Alexander Vale | IL | 2027 | INF | - |
Mundelein Mustangs
Head Coach: Randy Lerner
Classification: 4A
Conference: North Suburban Conference
2024 Record (Finish): 23-9 (Lost in Regional Championship)
Key Players Lost: Braden Carman, Tyler Prezpolewski
Team Strengths: Deep and experienced pitching staff.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Nick Szalony | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Dylan Trahan | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Johnny Weiss | IL | 2025 | INF/RHP | - |
| Sean Sanderson | IL | 2025 | LHP | Southeastern CC (IA) |
| Joey Gargano | IL | 2025 | C | Coe |
| Caden Earing | IL | 2025 | RHP/1B | St. Louis |
| Joey Kafka | IL | 2025 | RHP | Valparaiso |
| Tony Morano | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Brody Paluch | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Brandon Marano | IL | 2025 | C | - |
| Baris Brua | IL | 2025 | LHP | Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
| Jake Junia | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Dan Stricklin | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
| Will Bemrich | IL | 2026 | LHP | - |
Naperville Central Redhawks
Head Coach: Mike Stock
Classification: 4A
Conference: DuPage Valley
2024 Record (Finish): 17-15 (Lost to OEHS is Regional Semi)
Team Strengths: Competitiveness
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Troy Kashul | IL | 2025 | 1B | - |
| Roan Orlanes | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Chase Reeder | IL | 2025 | LHP | Illinois State |
| Cooper Page | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Grant Umbright | IL | 2026 | INF | - |
Normal West Wildcats
Head Coach: Chris Hawkins
Classification: 4A
Conference: Big 12
2024 Record (Finish): 20-16 (Lost to Rock Island 4-1)
Key Players Lost: Blake Crancer (Des Moines Area CC)
Team Strenghts: Returning offensive starters.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Chase Knuth | IL | 2025 | OF | Southwestern Illinois JC |
| Cooper Temples | IL | 2025 | INF | North Central |
| Brady Hart | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Sean Jenkins | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
O'Fallon Panthers
Head Coach: David Causey
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Conference
2024 Record (Finish): 24-13 (Lost in Regional Championship)
Key Players Lost: Grant Tebbe (John Wood CC), David Barker (Arkansas State), Michael Barker (Arkansas State)
Team Strengths: Defense
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Connor Blue | IL | 2025 | RHP | Cincinnati |
| Dane Hrasky | IL | 2025 | INF | Central Missouri |
| Camden Cox | IL | 2025 | UTIL | Lincoln Land JC |
Oak Park-River Forest Huskies
Head Coach: Kevin Campbell
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban Conference
2024 Record (Finish): 22-14 (Regional semifinal loss)
Key Players Lost: Wilson Kruse (Xavier), Mason Phillips (Coast Guard), Carlo Lissuzzo (Carleton College), Luke Gotti
Team Strengths: Strong offense and sound defense.
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Peter Farren | IL | 2025 | RHP | New York |
| Timmy Leark | IL | 2025 | OF | Maryville |
| Ethan Moore | IL | 2025 | INF | Tennessee |
| Brady Green | IL | 2025 | INF | Bucknell |
| Kendall Wallace | IL | 2025 | OF | MATC |
| Johnny Nelson | IL | 2026 | INF | Wright State |
Oswego Panthers
Head Coach: Joe Giarrante
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Prairie
2024 Record (Finish): 19-13-1 (Lost first round)
Key Players Lost: Nick Tickle (Heartland CC)
Team Strengths: Returning experienced position players.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Kamrin Jenkins | IL | 2026 | INF | Missouri |
Oswego East Wolves
Head Coach: Brian Schaeffer
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Prairie Conference (West Division)
2024 Record (Finish): 15-19 (Lost to Downers Grove North in the Regional Final)
Key Players Lost: Jackson Petsche (Southeastern CC (IA)), Christian Martyn (Aurora), Bode Bregar (Loras), Will Bass, Logan South (Lakeland), Andy Lewis, Allen Chorba (Olney Central), Aidan Aguilera (Morton JC), Hunter Smith, Dylan Caracci (Calvin), Austin Caracci (Calvin)
Team Strengths: Strong defense and returning core offensive starters with young newcomers.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Derek Kubek | IL | 2025 | C | Purdue-Northwest |
| Mason Palermo | IL | 2025 | C | Oakland |
| Dominic Battista | IL | 2026 | OF | Illinois-Chicago |
Palatine Pirates
Head Coach: Brent Carroll
Classification: 4A
Conference: Mid Suburban League
2024 Record (Finish): 15-21 (Lost in Regional Semifinals)
Key Players Lost: Sean Wasserman (Carthage), Morgan Wachler (Illinois Wesleyan)
Team Strengths: Returning lineup, senior leadership, depth.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Adrian Santamaria | IL | 2025 | OF/LHP | - |
| Andrew Drufke | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Anthony Fontanetta | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Carter Monroe | IL | 2025 | INF/RHP | Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
| David Oddo | IL | 2025 | INF/RHP | - |
| Ian Sherman | IL | 2025 | 1B/RHP | Benedictine |
| Jack Houser | IL | 2025 | OF/RHP | - |
| Joe Riley | IL | 2025 | INF/OF | - |
| Matt Salata | IL | 2025 | 1B | - |
| Nick Lathouris | IL | 2025 | UTL/RHP | - |
| Peter Mulhern | IL | 2025 | RHP/INF | Wisconsin-Parkside |
| Toby Peterson | IL | 2025 | LHP/OF | Kentucky |
| Tyler Valera | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Ben Ratacjzak | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| Brandon Ziebell | IL | 2026 | RHP/INF | - |
| Jett Greiwe | IL | 2026 | OF/RHP | - |
| Payton Seidman | IL | 2026 | RHP/OF | - |
| Anthony Kurey | IL | 2027 | OF | - |
| Maddux Heilman | IL | 2027 | C/INF | - |
| Nick Salata | IL | 2027 | C/1B | - |
| Owen Hong | IL | 2027 | INF/RHP | - |
Plainfield North Tigers
Head Coach: John Darlington
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Prairie
2024 Record (Finish): 17-18 (Sectional Semi-final)
Key Players Lost: Joe Guliano, Ryan Mickenbecker, David Wick (Wisconsin-Oshkosh)
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Will Burke | IL | 2025 | RHP | - |
| Max Barriball | IL | 2025 | LHP | - |
| John Andretich | IL | 2026 | LHP/OF | - |
| Sam Finn | IL | 2026 | LHP/1B | - |
| Chase Holtzman | IL | 2026 | RHP/INF | - |
| Logan Huegel | IL | 2026 | INF | - |
| Jackson Schlott | IL | 2026 | RHP/OF | - |
| Luca Agne | IL | 2027 | INF | - |
| Connor Eydenberg | IL | 2027 | C | - |
Reavis Rams
Head Coach: Kyle McKinley
Classification: 4A
Conference: South Suburban Conference - Red
2024 Record (Finish): 30-5 (Lost in the Regional Championship to Mt. Carmel (4-1))
Key Players Lost: Zach Koschnitzki (Moraine Valley CC)
Team Strengths: Experience, athleticism, and commitment to off-season strength and agility development.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Martin Villagomez | IL | 2025 | RHP | Lake Land JC |
| Shea Wielgos | IL | 2025 | OF | South Suburban JC |
Romeoville Spartans
Head Coach: Michael Skroch
Classification: 4A
Conference: Southwest Prairie
2024 Record (Finish): 15-21 (lost in regional semis to Downers Grove South)
Key Players Lost: Harrison Kolze (Joliet JC), Braden Lee (St. Norbert), Matthew Burrell (York)
Team Strengths: Defense and speed.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Karlos Otero | IL | 2025 | INF | Lewis |
| Nolan Holgado | IL | 2025 | OF | Southeastern CC |
| Jonny Lee | IL | 2025 | RHP/INF | Frontier CC |
| Nicholas Whitford | IL | 2025 | OF/RHP | Missouri Valley |
| Nate Lubinski | IL | 2025 | INF | Joliet JC |
| Ryan Uscila | IL | 2025 | LHP | Benedictine |
| Aidan Lopez | IL | 2025 | OF/LHP | Lewis |
| Justin Perez | IL | 2025 | INF/RHP | - |
| Jeremy Thompson | IL | 2026 | RHP/INF | - |
| Sebastian Solis | IL | 2026 | C | - |
| Jack Mulheron | IL | 2027 | RHP | - |
United Township Panthers
Head Coach: Bryce Luken
Classification: 4A
Conference: Western Big Six
2024 Record (Finish): 21-8 (Lost first round of regionals)
Key Players Lost: Jayson Sevier (Black Hawk), Brody Toland (Wisconsin-Platteville) and Braedon King
Team Strengths: Defense
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Landon Skiles | IL | 2025 | INF/RHP | - |
| Carter Ramsey | IL | 2025 | OF | Carl Sandburg |
| Kellen Kennedy | IL | 2025 | C | - |
| Christian Peterson | IL | 2025 | OF/RHP | - |
| Cameron Vroman | IL | 2025 | INF | - |
| Landon Slyter | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Zach Darras | IL | 2026 | INF/RHP | - |
| Dominic Stottler | IL | 2026 | UTL/RHP | - |
| Quinn Scott | IL | 2026 | C/RHP | |
| Brody Oppendike | IL | 2026 | LHP/OF | - |
| Payton Welge | IL | 2026 | INF | - |
| Cameron Harris | IL | 2026 | C/INF | - |
| Isaac Roman | IL | 2026 | RHP | - |
| Will Risius | IL | 2027 | UTL/RHP | - |
Waubonsie Valley Warriors
Head Coach: Bryan Acevedo
Classification: 4A
Conference: DuPage Valley Conference
2024 Record (Finish): 25-10 (Lost in Sectional Final to DGN)
Key Players Lost: Ben Ford (Illinois Wesleyan), Sean Carroll, Ryan Gustaitis, Ryan Morton
Team Strengths: Improved pitching and returning infielders.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Owen Roberts | IL | 2025 | MIF/RHP | Indiana State |
| Cole Ruggeri | IL | 2027 | RHP | Missouri |
Willowbrook Warriors
Head Coach: Vic Wisner
Classification: 4A
Conference: West Suburban Gold
2024 Record (Finish): 24-11-2 (Best West Chicago 3-1. Lost in Regional Championship to Lake Park 4-1)
Key Players Lost: N/A
Team Strengths: Returning starters in the lineup, starting pitching, and baserunning.
ROSTER PREVIEW
| NAME | STATE | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| Sam Marrese | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Ryan Bannon | IL | 2025 | MIF | Saint Francis |
| Vinny Ippolito | IL | 2025 | C | Saint Xavier |
| Charlie Siegler | IL | 2025 | OF | - |
| Jesus Torres | IL | 2025 | 1B | - |
| Troy Wisner | IL | 2025 | - | |
| Jory Crocker | IL | 2026 | RHP/INF | Arizona |
| Jake Bonino | IL | 2026 | OF | - |
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