IHSA Daily Roundup: May 19th

No. 4 Huntley beat No. 1 St. Laurence 6-3 in Illinois's top 5 matchup. The Red Raiders victory improves to 27-5 of the season. The offense was led by Diego Herrera (2026; Parkland Commit), who went 2-for-3 with a single, a bases-clearing double, and a run scored. Kyle Ziebell (2026; Lake Land JC Commit) hit an RBI double to cap off a four-run fourth inning. The offense continued in the fifth inning as Leo Bianchin (2026; Kishwaukee JC Commit) hit an RBI single while Drew Borkowski (2026; Heartland CC Commit) hit a sacrifice fly. Liam Nash (2027; Houston Commit) tossed five innings and punched out two hitters, which earned him the win.

No. 3 Lincoln-Way East defeated Montini Catholic by the score of 7-2 to improve to 27-4 of the season. Matt Ritter (2028) led the Griffins offense with a grand slam, which capped off a six-run second inning. Rocco Triolo (2027) hit an RBI double to get the scoring started in the previous inning. Tyler Osmanski (2027) tossed four innings and struck out eight hitters while giving up an earned run, which was enough to earn him the win.

No. 10 Lemont defeated Tinley Park by the score of 10-6 to improve to 28-3 of the season. The offense was led by Brett Tucker (2026; Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Commit), who drilled in three RBIs on his bases-clearing double. Matteo Rendina (2027) went 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run homer. Zane Schneider (2027) hit a sacrifice fly and an RBI single to knock in his two RBIs of the game. Carson Caruso (2026) pitched the final 2.1 innings and recorded four of the eight punchouts for the pitching staff to earn the seven-out save.

No. 11 St. Joseph-Ogden defeated Olympia by the score of 10-1 to improve to 31-2 of the season. Trevor Ames (2026; Morton JC Commit) led the Spartans offense by going 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, a sacrifice fly, stolen base, two runs scored, and three RBIs. Asher Pruemer (2026; Kaskaskia JC Commit) and Kodey McKinney (2026) each hit an RBI double. These were the key players on offense. Ames also took the mound and fired four innings, eight punchouts, while giving up a hit and run which was enough to earn him the win. Jameson Ehler (2028) tossed three stellar hitless innings in relief and struck out seven of the ten batters he faced.

No. 12 Libertyville defeated Warren Township for the second day in a row, this time by the score of 5-2. This victory improves the Wildcats record to 24-9-1 of the season. The scoring got started early in the first inning. Mathew Hara (2027) hit a sacrifice fly while RBI singles came from Braden Tolzien (2026; Heartland CC Commit), Jack Cenar (2026), and Chase Lockwood (2026; Illinois State Commit). The game was won in that first inning. Nico Harper (2026; Olivet Nazarene Commit) took the hill and tossed 5.1 innings and struck out three hitters, which was a quality start to earn the win. Aksel McKnight (2027) delivered the final 1.2 hitless innings and struck out four of the seven batters he faced to earn the five-out save.

St. Charles East pulled off an upset, taking down No. 14 Geneva by the score of 11-2. Gavin Fuscone (2026) set the tone on the mound for St. Charles East, putting together six strong innings of work and only allowing two runs throughout his start while also punching out eight. Kyle LaRose had a strong day out of the leadoff spot, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, five RBIs, two runs scored. Dylan McCabe (2027) went 2-for-4 on the day and scored two runs, and James Feigleson (2026; Illinois-Chicago) also drove in a pair of runs of his own en route to the win.

No. 15 Marquette defeated Princeton 13-3. Easton Debernardi (2027) did everything you could ask for out of the cleanup spot, driving in five runs in a 3-for-5 performance, hitting a triple and scoring twice. Anthony Couch (2026; Spoon River) and Caden Durdan (2027) each went 3-for-4 on the day with two RBIs, with Durdan also hitting a triple on the day. Michael Johnson (2028) got the start, allowing three runs in five innings and collecting five strikeouts, with Dudan pitching a scoreless inning in relief with two punchouts to in relief.

Oswego East pulled off the Power 25 upset, defeating No. 16 Minooka by the score of 4-2. Oswego East got strong pitching performances by Tyler Crosley (2026) and Primo Pasqualini (2026). Crosley got the start, allowing just two runs (one earned) across over four innings of work and punching out three. Pasqualini entered in relief, allowing no runs in over two innings of work to help secure the win. Adyn Fowler (2027) led the scoring for Oswego East, driving in two runs on the day in a 1-for-2 showing at the plate.

Tremont defeated Henry-Senachwine by the score of 9-2 to improve to 29-2 of the season. The offense was led by Andrew Dawson (2026; Valparaiso Commit), who went 3-for-4 with a single, double, home run, stolen base, three runs scored, and three RBIs. Justin Muselman hit a pair of RBI doubles. Griffin Meeker (2026; Heartland CC Commit) knocked in his two RBIs on his two-run single. He also stole two bases in this contest. Hunter Smith (2026; Monmouth Commit) tossed five innings and struck out three to earn the win.

No. 19 Normal University shut out Eureka Isaac Schroeder (2028) got the start and silenced the Eureka bats, going five shutout innings and allowing four hits, a walk, and punching out four. Isaiah Giganti got the first call out of the 'pen and had a scoreless outing in relief to help secure the win. Rhett Lynch (2027) and Myles Mitchell (2026) both had a multi-hit game at the plate with an RBI. Lynch finished the day 2-for-3 with a double, with Mitchell putting together a 2-for-4 day of his own.

No. 20 Lincoln-Way West rolled past Crete-Monee 10-0 behind a strong combined effort on the mound. Five pitchers combined to go six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and three walks while striking out 12. Luke Gouty got the win, tossing two innings, allowing just one base runner and punching out four. Jackson Mansker (2026; Indianapolis commit) and Matthew Staniszewski (2026; Joliet JC commit) each tripled while Luke Stoner (2028) and Carson Paulas (2026) each collected two hits for the Warriors.

1B Alek Ramey (2026; Rock Valley) slugged a 3-run home run to straight away center field in the first inning as Willowbrook jumped out to an early lead en route to a 10-6 non-conference victory over visiting Marmion Academy. It was Ramey's sixth home run of the season. SS Jory Crocker (2026; Arizona) added a 3-run double in the second inning. Crocker finished 2-for-3 with four drive in and two stolen bases. CF Jake Bonino (2026; South Suburban) had a triple and scored twice and 3B Ben Swanson (2027) was 2-for-3 with three runs as Willowbrook improved to 28-4. RHP Jake Bylsma (2026) earned the win with three innings of scoreless relief. Crocker took the mound in the seven, striking out two.

Mundelein took down No. 25 Lake Forest in a Power 25 upset. Will Bemrich (2026; Parkland) put together over five innings of work in his start and was dominant, allowing four hits, two runs (one earned), a walk, and punching out ten batters. Chase Moy put together a scoreless inning in relief, striking out two in just over an inning of work. At the plate, Johnny Weiss (2026; Illinois-Springfield) was everything you could ask for out of the leadoff spot, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and scored twice to help Mundelein en route to the win.

Saint Viator defeated Jacobs 9-3. Kiernan Smith (2027) tossed six innings, punching out two. Brandon Thomsen (2026, Purdue; 4-for-4, HR, RBI), Tommy Beyna (2026; 2-for-4, RBI), Jacob Oberwise (2026, Oakton CC; 2-for-4, RBI), Jonathan Tschanz (2026, SWIC; 1-for-3, RBI), Jack Corliss (2026; 1-for-3), and Gianluca Pellegrino (2027; 2-for-3, 2 RBI) led the Lions offensively in the win. Saint Viator improves to 23-10-1 on the season.

Nazareth Academy took down St. Francis 9-2. Hector Valdez (2029) tossed five innings of two-hit ball, notching five punchouts on the mound. Landon Thome (2026, Florida State; 3-for-3, 2 RBI, BB, 4 R, 5 SB), Josh Montano (2027; 1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBI), Todd Dulaney (2029; 1-for-2, 3B) Gavin Hartigan (2028; 1-for-2 RBI) and Seamus O'Meara (2027; 1-for-1, 3B) paced the Roadrunners' offense in the win.

Crystal Lake South took down Kaneland 9-1. Matt Bychowsky (2026; Oakton CC commit; 7 IP, 2 H. R, 0 BB, 4 K) tossed a complete game in only 80 pitches. Nick Stowasser (2027: grand slam), Jackson Lee (2027; HR), and Ryan Morgan (2-for-3, RBI) led the Gators offense. Kanon Baxley (2028; HR) drove in the lone run for the Knights.

Sacred-Heart Griffin beat Pleasant Plains 17-5 to earn their 20th win of the season. Mikey Groesch (2027; HR, 3B, 4 RBI), Drew Ward (Illinois Wesleyan commit; 3-for-4, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R), and Ty Springer (2026; Lincoln Land CC commit; 2-for-2, 3B, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R) led the high powered offense. Chase Beckham (2027) went all five innings on the mound, giving up three earned runs. Jaxon Boon (2028) tripled and drove in two for Pleasant Plains.

Bartlett took down South Elgin 7-5. Nathan Langendorf (2027; 2-for-3, 2 RBI) and Ryan Smith (2029; 2B, 2 RBI) led the Hawks offense. Josh Colaizzi (2026; McHenry County JC commit) was sharp in relief, tossing 3.1 innings, allowing one run and striking out three. Alex Muro (2026; Benedictine commit) was 3-for-3 including a double for the Storm.

St. Rita rolled past Homewood-Flossmoor 13–1, breaking the game open with a nine-run fourth inning. Vinny Stubitsch (2027; 2-for-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI, R), Jayden Ibarra (2027; 2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R) and Jayden Hawkins (2027; 2-for-3, 2 RBI, R) led the high powered Mustangs offense. Greg Zaber (2027) tossed all five innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks, while striking out five.

Marian Catholic rallied from behind to defeat Rich Township 7–6 on a walk-off three-run double from Jazarris Mackmore Jr. (2027; UIC commit). Mackmore added another double and a walk in the contest. Angelo DeSoto (2027; 1-for-1, 2B, 2 RBI) and Aiden Garcia (2029; 2-for-3, RBI, R) had timely hits. Garcia also got the start on the bump, throwing four innings of one run ball, while striking out six.

Belvidere North came from behind to beat Forreston by the score of 7-6. The Blue Thunder offense was shut down for the first five innings and were trailing 5-0 entering the top of the sixth inning. In that inning, Michael Daugherty (2028) drew a bases-loaded walk to put the Blue Thunder on the board, and then AJ Scholl (2027) grounded into a double play to push across the second run scored by Brayden Lewis (2026). In the seventh inning, Andrew Bucci (2026) hit an RBI single to bring the deficit closer to two. Then, Brayden Lewis tied it on his two-run single. Later, Lewis gave the Blue Thunder the lead on his steal of home, and then AJ Scholl singled to push across a crucial insurance run for a come-from-behind victory.

St. Anthony took down Altamont by the score of 6-4. Charley Spour (2027) displayed some clutch hitting to go with a strong day at the plate, finishing the day 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs, and a run scored. Spour hit a go-ahead three-run home run to break a 3-3 tie and give St. Anthony the runs they needed to secure the win. Hayden Bushur (2027) put St. Anthony in a position to win in his start, going five innings and allowing three run (one earned) with a punchout. Maddux Clark (2028) closed it out with two strong innings in relief en route to the win.

Grayslake Central shutout Lakes 2-0. Logan Marshall (2027; 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K) got the win and Luke Eckenstahler (2026; Milwaukee Area JC commit; IP, H, 0 R, BB) recorded the save. Carson Woods (2026; 2-for-2, R, BB), Beckham Stone (2026; H, RBI), and Soren Hansen (2026; RBI, BB) got the job done for the Rams.

Belleville West defeated Belleville East by the score of 11-6. AJ Fultz (2027), Jack Harris (2027), and Parker Wells (2027) led the Maroons offense each with RBI extra-base hits. Fultz hit a two-RBI double, Harris the two-RBI triple, and Wells with an RBI single and a solo home run. Braydon Skaer pitched four strong relief innings and recorded nine punchouts to earn the win.

Newman Central Catholic took down Byron by a score of 8-6. Ashton Miner (2027) drove in a pair of runs at the plate, reaching base three times and hitting a home run in a 1-for-2 showing. Evan Bushman (2026) had the most hits of any Neman bat and also drove in a pair of runs to cap off a 2-for-3 showing.

Vernon Hills held on to defeat Glenbrook North 7-6 in extra innings. Nathan Perritt (2026; 2-for-3, RBI, R, BB) delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth. Devin Ratajczyk (2026; HR, 2 RBI) and Colin McMurray (2027; 2 H, 2B) led the Cougars offense. Michael Nagel (2026) collected three hits for Glenbrook North.

Benet Academy defeated Amundsen by the score of 4-1. RBI singles came from Quinn Driscoll (2027), Hawke Lawler, and twice from Max Glimco (2026), which got the job done. Luke Crowder (2028) took the hill and delivered six strong innings and struck out nine hitters while giving up three hits and an earned run.

Chapaign Central took down Charleston by the score of 8-4. John Timmons (2027)helped power the Maroons to a win, capping off a six run fifth inning with a grand slam, finishing the day 1-for-3 with four RBIs. Tre Cole (2026; Wright State) also homered in the game, going 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored. Wilson McDaniel (2026) and Nic Bralts (2028) were strong out of the 'pen, with McDaniel allowing one run in two innings of work, and Bralts closing it out with a over an inning's work and striking out a pair.

Father McGivney Catholic defeated Staunton by the score of 8-2 to improve to 24-7 of the season. Scott Phelps (2026; Kaskaskia JC Commit) got the scoring started on his two-RBI double. Omar Avalos (2027; Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Commit) and Patrick Gierer (2027) each hit a two-RBI single and stole two bases. Ty Etcheson (2026; John Wood CC Commit) went 2-for-3 with a single, triple, and two stolen bases of his own. Grant Reed (2028) delivered a quality start by tossing six strong innings and recording ten punchouts while giving up a walk, three hits, and two runs.

Frankport defeated Woodlawn by the score of 11-3. The Redbirds offense came out fast by putting up a six-spot in the first inning. The scoring sequence went like this: RBI double from Will Scales, RBI singles from Chace Patterson and Andrew Conaway, two-RBI double from Hunter Loeh, and run scored on a wild pitch by Loeh. Jase Bennett hit a two-RBI triple in the third inning as he topped off a 3-for-4 day at the plate with that knock along with two singles and a stolen base. Hunter Gaither pitched 5.1 strong innings and struck out nine hitters to earn the win.