IHSA Daily Roundup: May 18th

No. 2 Normal Community took down Bloomington by a score of 12-0. Kyle Glass (2027) was nothing short of dominant, pitching seven shutout innings. He only allowed three hits and one walk all game, striking out six batters. At the plate, Gavin Michaels (2026; Cincinnati) led Normal in hits on the day, going 3-for-4 with an RBI out of the leadoff spot. Max Heineman drove in two runs, with Josh Jones (2026, Indiana State; 2-for-2, 3B, RBI) and Jacob Engel (2026; 2-for-3, 2B, RBI) each had a multi-hit day with an extra base hit en route to the win.

No. 3 Lincoln-Way East defeated Sandburg by the score of 5-2 to improve to 26-4 of the season. Cooper Johnson (2027; Purdue Commit) and Rocco Triolo (2027) provided the long balls of the contest. Johnson hit a three-run homer to get the scoring started while Triolo hit the two-run shot to increase the deficit. Bryson Das (2026) started four innings and got one punchout and gave up a run, which was enough to earn him the win.

Loyola Academy took down No. 4 Huntley by the score of 21-11. Three hitters led the Ramblers offense with four RBIs each. This includes Bennett Kono (2028), Peter LaFontaine (2026; Milwaukee Area Technical JC Commit), and Sebastian Urbanowski (2027). Kono went 4-for-5 with two singles, a double, two-run homer, and scoring three runs. LaFontaine went 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and scoring two runs. Sebastian Urbanowski went 2-for-3 with a single, walk, grand slam, and scoring three runs. Another key player was Mark Atwood (2027), who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run, three runs scored, and two RBIs. Anthony Reavy (2026; Milwaukee School of Engineering Commit) had himself a day at the plate by going 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, three runs scored, and two RBIs. For Huntley, Drew Borkowski (2026; Heartland CC Commit) knocked in four RBIs on his three-run homer and sacrifice fly. Diego Herrera (2026; Parkland Commit) had a two-homer game for the Red Raiders, hitting a solo shot and a two-run homer.

No. 5 Lockport defeated Andrew by the score of 3-1 to improve to 23-9 of the season. Brendan Mecher (2026) drew a bases-loaded walk to put the Porters on the board first. Later, Frank Covelli (2027) hit a go-ahead two-RBI single in the fifth inning that proved to be the game winner. Anthony Farina (2027) took the mound and fired six innings with seven punchouts and a run given up, which earned him the win.

No. 6 Brother Rice defeated Marist by the score of 1-0 to improve to 23-10. Luca Agne (2027; Boston College Commit) provided the game's only RBI on his single in the third inning. He also stole one of two bases for the Crusaders. Brady Cunningham (2027; Texas A&M Commit) had a 3-for-4 day with a double and two singles. He also dominated on the mound with a quality start by going six shutout innings and punching out seven to earn the win. Colin Campbell (2027; Louisville Commit) retired all three batters he faced in the seventh inning and recorded the save.

No. 10 Lemont shutout Tinley Park 7-0 behind a complete game from Nathan Zdenovec (2028). Zdenovec allowed two hits and three walks over seven innings, while punching out seven. All nine starters reached base safely and seven different players combined for the seven total hits in the contest. Cannon Madej (2026; Southwestern Illinois JC commit; 2B, R, BB), Zane Schnieder (2027; H, 2 RBI) and Sean Murray (2026; H, RBI, R, BB) led the way for the offense.

No. 12 Libertyville shutout Warren Township by the score of 3-0 to improve to 23-9-1 of the season. RBI knocks came from Bode Rohrbach (2026) with the RBI single, Mathew Hara (2027) with the RBI double, and Braden Tolzien (2026; Heartland CC Commit) with a solo homer. Chase Lockwood (2026; Illinois State Commit) dominated on the mound and pitched a complete game two-hit shutout with five punchouts and a walk allowed.

No. 16 Minooka had an offensive explosion at the plate, collecting seventeen hits with five home runs as a team to defeat Oswego East by the score of 15-6. Rhett Harris (2026, Parkland; 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, R) and Gavin McReynolds (2026, Wisconsin-Stout; 1-for-2, 2 BB, 3 RBIs, 2 R) each drove in three runs in the game. Ryan Keener (2026; Illinois-Wesleyan) and Brady Kozlozwski (2026; Findlay) each had a three hit day and homered at the plate. Keener finished the day 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a walk, driving in two runs and scorng twice, while Kozlowski finished the day 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, and three runs scored. Landon Currie (2027) and Evan Jenks (2027) also finished the day with a home run, with Currie also collecting a double in the win.

No. 23 Dunlap took down Metamore by the scor of 5-3. Carter Lippens put together seven innings of work, allowing three earned runs on the day and striking out ten. Brett Alkire drove in two out of the three-hole, going 1-for-3 with a double on the day. Isaac Babbs put together a 2-for-4 day, driving in a run in the process to help the win.

Mundelein pulled off the Power 25 upset, taking down 3-2. Miller Rastrelli (2027) went the distance in the win, going seven innings and only allowing two runs (one earned) all game with five strikeouts. Both Johnny Weiss (2026; Illinois-Springfield) and Ryan Wolverton (2026) had multi-hit games out of the top of the order. Weiss finished the day 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, with Wolverton finishing 3-for-4 with an RBI in the win.

Wilmington took down Clifton Central 11-1. Tyler Krand (2027; 4 IP, 4 H, R, BB, 7 K), Dierks Geiss (2026, Greenville; IP, H, BB, 2 K), and Declan Moran (2027; IP, H, 3 K) threw the ball well in the win. The offense was led by Brysen Meents (2027; 4-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI) and the aforementioned Moran (2-for-3, 2 2B, 2 RBI).

Nazareth Academy beat Saint Ignatius 7-2. Landon Thome (2026; Florida State commit; 3B, 2B, 2 RBI), Kamran Alikhan (2026; John A. Logan commit; 2 H, 2B, RBI, R) and Drew Hyland (2026; Grand Valley State commit; 1-for-1, 2 RBI, 2 R) led the Roadrunners offense. Jimmy O’Connor (2028) went five innings on the mound, giving up one run, while striking out four. Hyland tossed the last two innings in relief.

Alleman defeated Mercer County 6-5. Robbie Wolfe (2026) picked up the win on the mound, tossing two innings, allowing two hits, and punched out two. Adam VanMeighem (2026) led the way offensively going 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored, and two stolen bases.

Romeoville defeated Plainfield South 4-2. Tyler Rizzatto (2026; 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K) and Sebastian DiPietro (2026; W, 2 IP, H) threw the ball well in an extra inning win. Sebastian Solis (2026; MATC) drove in two on his 2nd double of the game in the ninth to help propel the Spartans to the win. Jack Mulheron (2027) also had two hits including a double.

Evergreen Park rolled past Shepard 11-1 for their 20th win of the season. Cadyn Kummer (2027; 3-for-3, HR, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R) and Ian Mora (2029; 3-for-4, 2 RBI, R) had big days at the plate, while Noah Munoz (2027) added a homerun and two RBI. Kummer also got the start and the win on the mound, tossing 4.1 innings, allowing zero earned runs, while striking out five.

Oak Park-River Forest defeated York 8-4. Zach Goldberg (2026; 2-for-4, RBI, R), Ian Moore (2028; 2-for-4, R), Johnny Nelson (2026, Wright State; 1-for-2, 3B, 2 RBI, R), Brandon Beasley (2027, Illinois State; 1-for-3, 3B, R), and Liam Moroney (2026; 3-for-3, 3B, RBI, R) led the Huskies on offense in the win. Cam Barnes (2026, Eastern Illinois) tossed five innings, allowing four runs (none earned) on three hits and a walk, while punching out four. Tucker Henry (2026) closed out the win, tossing the final two frames, allowing one hit and two walks, while recording a strikeout.

Prairie Ridge beat Carmel 11-5 for their 20th victory of the season. All nine starters collected a hit in the contest, highlighted by performances from Gavin Piekos (2026; Milwaukee Area JC commit, 2-for-2, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB), Gabe Winkelman (2026; UW Parkside commit; 2 H, 4 RBI) and Zach Techen (2027; HR, 3 RBI).Jack Reina (2028) was sharp in relief for the Wolves going three innings, allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk, while striking out four.

Richards defeated Blue Island Eisenhower 10-0. Luis DeAvila punched out eight over six innings of work, allowing just one hit. While the offense was led by Logan Sales (2027) who went a perfect 2-for-2. The win moves Richards' 2026 record to 18-11.

Grayslake Central beat Lakes 13-7 behind a strong offensive performance, Charlie Surowiec (2027; 2-for-4, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R), Bryce Carlson (2026; 4-for-4, 3B, 2B, 4 RBI, R) and Carson Woods (2026; 3-for-5, RBI) led the way for the Rams. Rocco Rand (2026) was sharp in relief tossing four innings, allowing one earned run, while striking out four.

Aurora Christian shutout Chicago Christian by the score of 5-0 to improve to 23-9 of the season. Noah Zappia (2028) got the scoring started for the Eagles when he knocked in a run on a reach on error in the first inning. Nolan Robertson (2026) followed up with an RBI single. Then, in the seventh inning, Colin Gary (2028) hit a two-RBI single and Jackson Zorger hit an RBI single to increase the deficit to five. Zach Zappia (2026) dominated on the mound when he pitched a complete game one-hitter and punched out seven hitters.

Dundee-Crown took down Fenton 13-5. Brady Benton (2026; 3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), Shane DeMarsh (2027; 2 H, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), Nathan Bushy (2026; 2 H, 3B, RBI, 2 R) and Jake Gillette (2026; HR) led the Chargers offense. Max Backaus (2027) went all seven innings, giving up three earned runs, while striking out nine. Roman Chaidez (2026) homered for the Bison.

Barrington shutout Rolling Meadows by the score of 2-0 to improve to 21-11 of the season. Max Wrzezcz provided the game's only RBI hit when he smashed a two-run double in the fifth inning, which proved to be enough to win the game. Three Broncos pitchers combined for a three-hit shutout. Will Renshaw (2026; Southeastern CC (IA) Commit) took the bump and threw four innings and struck out five hitters while giving up two hits. Dylan Ignacek (2026; Southeastern CC (IA) Commit) tossed 2.2 scoreless frames with one punchout and a hit given up. Jack Postma (2028) faced the final batter and punched him out to record the save.

Bureau Valley defeated Milledgeville by the score of 8-1. This contest began with a six-run first inning put up by the Storm. RBI singles came from Reid Maynard, Tyce Barkman, and Carson Michlig. Logan Philhower drew a bases-loaded walk to top off the big inning. Maynard hit another RBI single in the fifth inning to knock in two RBIs of the game. Brandon Carrington also knocked in two RBIs on his groundout in the first and then his RBI single in the third inning. Blake Foster pitched six strong innings and struck out nine hitters while giving up an earned run, which earned him the win.

Camp Point Central defeated Bushnell-Prairie City by the score of 11-3. Grant Hamilton (2027) led the Panthers offense with three hits, two RBIs, and a stolen base. Braxton Kestner (2029) went 2-for-4 with a single, a two-RBI double, a stolen base, and two runs scored. Briggs Wiskirchen hit a two-RBI triple in this contest. Luke Ippensen knocked in an RBI groundout, hit two singles, stole four bases, and scored three runs. On the mound, Jensen DeMoss tossed five innings and struck out seven to earn the win. Liam Skinner (2029) threw two scoreless frames in relief and struck out five of the six hitters he faced.

Lyons beat 2-1 Downers Grove North in a low scoring affair. Tommy Cavaliere (2029; 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 6 K) earned the win, while Aiden Webster (2027; 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB) closed the door for the save in a strong combined effort on the mound. Lon Roberts (2026; Webster commit) collected the only two hits for the Lions.

Chicago Hope Academy defeated St. Edward by the score of 8-6. The Eagles offense was led by Cesar Marquez (2026), who went 1-for-2 with an RBI groundout, a walk, an inside-the-park two-run home run, and three RBIs. Julian Serrano hit a two-run homer and Zyus Martinez (2029) hit an inside-the-park solo home run. Eric Delgado (2026) tossed four innings and struck out four hitters. Lukas Rivera (2027) threw three innings in relief and struck out five.

Clinton defeated Warrensburg-Latham by the score of 3-1. Brock Wilson (2026) led the Maroons offense with some small ball on his sacrifice fly and RBI fielder's choice. Jaxon Reynolds (2026) drew a bases-loaded walk to increase the deficit to three. Despite giving up a run, Brock Wilson tossed a no-hitter with eight strikeouts and two walks given up.