IHSA Daily Roundup: April 4th

No. 4 Brother Rice defeated No. 3 Libertyville 16-8 in Illinois's top 5 matchup. The Crusaders offense was led by Brady Cunningham (2027; Texas A&M Commit), who went 3-for-4 with two home runs and single, along with a stolen base, a walk, three runs, and knocking in four RBIs. Gavin Stanislawski (2027) went 2-for-4 with a double, single, walk, stolen base, two runs, and three RBIs. Colin Campbell (2027; Louisville Commit) went 2-for-3 with a triple, single, two walks, a run, and two RBIs. Treylan Webster drove in two RBIs on his walk and RBI groundout. Brady Cunningham also pitched the first three innings and struck out three batters. Austin Mrskos (2026) got the win in relief in his two-inning outing. Colin Campbell finished it off by striking out two of the four batters he faced. For Libertyville, the Wildcats offense was led by Ryan Wilberding (2027; Marshall Commit), who went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a single that knocked in three RBIs. Carson Holmes (2026) drove in two RBIs, including his RBI double.

No. 10 McHenry defeated Honoegah 19-3. The Warriors offense was led by Carver Cohn (2028), who went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, double, a walk, four runs, and three RBIs. Landon Clements (2027; UIC Commit) also drove in three RBIs on his RBI double and two-run single. Nathan Neidhardt (2026) went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI double. Jeffry Schwab (2026) went 1-for-1 with a sacrifice fly and an RBI single. Ian Boland (2027) also knocked in multiple RBIs with his two-RBI double. Boland also got the start and threw three innings striking out four batters.

In their first game of the day, No. 11 Nazareth Academy defeated Glenbard South by the score of 11-3. Kam Alikahn (2026; John A. Logan JC) went 2-for-3 in the game with a double, two RBI and one run scored. Sean Stolfi (2026) also went 2-for-3, adding two RBI and two runs scored. On the mound, Colin Dwyer (2026; Ohio Wesleyan) tossed two perfect innings in relief, while striking out two. In their second game of the day, the Roadrunners defeated Monmouth United by the score of 7-5. Landon Thome (2026; Florida State) went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and three runs scored, while Gavin Hartigan, Kam Alikhan (2026; John A. Logan JC), Bobby Labuda (2026), Jimmy O'Connor (2028), and Josh Montano (2027) each tallied a hit and one RBI. On the mound, Hector Valdez (2029) earned the win, tallying three strikeouts in four innings pitched, while James Wasson (2027; Yale) tossed one inning in relief allowing no runs, or walks, and tallying two strikeouts. For Monmouth, Chase Steward (2027) went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored.

No. 12 Homewood-Flossmoor defeated Ogden International 12-3. The Vikings offense was led by Michael Watson and Jalen Webb (2027), who each hit a two-run inside-the-park home run. Watson also hit two sacrifice flies to add on to his RBI total of four. Evan Bradford (2026; Lake Land JC Commit), Jhames Holley (2026; Joliet JC Commit), and Ryan Myers (2026; Morehouse Commit) each went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Jack Castady (2026) also contributed with his RBI single. Antonio Brown Jr. (2026; Purdue-Northwest Commit) got the win by tossing three innings and striking out five batters. Chris Hicks (2026; Claflin Commit) had a stellar three-inning relief outing with six strikeouts and no runs given up. Thomas Estock finished the ballgame by punching out two of the three batters he faced.

Sandburg defeated No. 17 Maine South by the score of 6-2. Giovanni Longo (2026; Roosevelt University) went 2-for-2 in the game with a triple, one RBI, one run scored and two walks. Nick Seaman (2026) went 2-for-3 in the game with a double, while Quinn Durkin (2027) added a hit with one run scored and a walk. On the mound, Seaman tossed two innings in relief, striking out three, walkiing none, allowing no runs and only two hits. Lucas Rosas (2026; Benedictine) earned the win on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings in relief, striking out three, walking one, allowing no runs and five hits.

No. 18 O'Fallon defeated Howell North by the score of 11-4. Brayden Robertson (2026; Illinois Springfield) went 2-for-4 in the game with three RBI, one run scored and a walk. Anthony Perez (2026; Central Alabama CC) added a hit in the game with two RBI and one walk, while Trey Hrasky (2028) added a triple with one run scored and two walks. Cole Becker (2026; Central Alabama CC) added two hits, one being a double, with one RBI and one run scored. On the mound, Sam McCollum (2026; Drury) tossed two innings in relief with four strikeouts, one walk, no earned runs and no hits.

No. 23 Lane Tech defeated Crystal Lake South by the score of 4-3. Dodger Friedrich (2028) earned the win on the mound, tossing five innings with eight strikeouts, one walk, one earned run and four hits allowed. At the plate, Jacob DeVinney (2026; St. Mary's - Minnesota) tallied a double with two RBI and one walk, while Miles Mazanowski (2028) and Matt Young (2026; Wisconsin-Whitewater) each added a single and one run scored.

Barrington took down Yorkville 10-8. The Broncos offense was led by Joseph Mueller (2027) and Will Steffens (2028), who each tallied two 2B. Koa Franzak (2027) earned the win out of the bullpen going 3.2 innings, allowing one run on one hit, while striking out four. For the Foxes, Bryce Baxa (2028) left the yard twice and walked twice.

Bradley-Bourbonnais defeated Oak Forest in an 18-9 shootout. Keaton Allison (2026; 2-for-4, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 R, BB) and Jace Boudreau (2026; UW- Platteville; 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R) led the offense. Despite the loss, Daniel Chopp (2026) had a big day going 3-for-4 with a triple and six RBI.

Brooks defeated Shepard 12-5. PJ Hester (2028), Colin White (2027), David Richardson (2026), and Mikayle Haji (2026) each recorded two hits in the win. For Shepard, Cory Sheppard went 4-for-5 with two triples and three RBI.

Crystal Lake South defeated Chicago University 12-3. The Gators were led by Nick Stowasser (2027; 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R) and Nolan Dabrowski (2026; UW- Riverfalls; 3-for-4, 4 R, BB). Carson Trivellini (2027; Illinois) also had a solid day at the plate going 3-for-5 with a 3B and two RBI. Tanner Maurer (2027) and Matt Bychowsky (2026) both threw two scoreless innings in relief.

Limestone defeated Freeport 7-1. Evan Daxenbichler (2027) led the offense going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Nolan Ryan (2027) scored twice out of the leadoff spot, and Cooper Clark (2027) went 1-for-2 with an RBI to round out the offense's performance.

Normal West defeated Jones by the score of 11-5. The Wildcats got a strong offensive performance from Sam McCully (2027; 3-for-3, HR, 3B, 2 RBI, R, BB) and Landon Stelte (2029; 3-for-4, 2 RBI). Bryson Edwards (2027) added three RBI and a run scored. Ty Bachman (2028) earned the victory on the mound going four innings, allowing one run, while striking out five. Bachman also added a hit and two runs scored. For the Eagles, Madden Asbaty (2028) had two hits, including a 2B, and two RBI.

Prairie Ridge took down Johnsburg, thanks to an eight-run fifth inning. Gabe Winkelman (2026; UW- Parkside) had a big day at the plate going 3-for-4 with a HR and five RBI. Beckett Breseman (2027) had three hits of his own, being a HR away from the cycle. Maddon McKim (2026) added a HR for the Wolves. Jack Reina (2028) got the start on the mound and went 3.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out six. For the Skyhawks, Josh Speer (2027) had three hits, including two 2B.

Richards took down Joliet Central 12-3. Logan Sales (2027), Ryan Golinski (2027), and Carson Maranda (2026) each recorded two hits in the game, while Luis De Avila (2026) went 1-for-2 with three RBI in the win.

Richmond-Burton cruised past Round Lake 14-4. Bryce Kowall (2026; 2-for-2, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB) led the charge for the Rockets. Joseph Larsen (2026; 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 R) and Cooper Nagel (2026; 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R), also had big days at the plate. Jace Nelson (2027; 5 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 H, 5 K) went the distance in the shortened game and earned the victory.

Rolling Meadows took down Larkin 12-4 to move to 6-0 on the year. Luke Schneider (2028), Tony Romanacce (2026), Jack O'Callaghan (2027), Josh Rappa (2026), and Will Fiore (2026) each recorded two hits in the win.

Schaumburg defeated Evergreen Park 6-0. Zach Benson (2028; 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 K) got the win on the bump for the Saxons. Kile Gough (2026; 3-for-4, R) led the way for the offense.

Tri-Valley took down Casey-Westfield 11-9. The Vikings were led by Isaiah Alexander (2026; Augustana (IL); 3-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 R) and Chase Haworth (1-for-1, 2B, RBI, 3 R, 2 BB). Jake Meyers got the win on the mound going 1.1 IP, allowing 1 R (0 ER), on 0 hits.

Vernon Hills defeated Woodstock 17-2. Connor Brockway (2026) had a big day at the dish going 3-for-4 with two homer and six RBI.