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LIBERTYVILLE VS MUNDELEIN - 4.30.18

By Drew Locascio
Illinois Scouting Director

Riley Gowens, RHP, Libertyville, 2018
Illinois commit, currently ranked No. 22 in the Illinois’ 2018 class. 6-foot-3, 200-pound, right-handed pitcher, strong, wide-shouldered, durable frame. Long been known for his lively arm, Gowens took it to a new level in his start against Mundelein. In the first inning, fastball sat 92-93 mph, touching 94 once.