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IHSA Diamond Notes: Week 2

April 1, 2026
By: Gavin Smith
Manager, Content & Operations/Scout

Each week, IHSA coaches around the state submit to us their nominations for the Prep Baseball Illinois Player of the Week and Prep Baseball Illinois Pitcher of the Week honors. Yesterday, we awarded the Week 2 Player of the Week honor to SS Jacsen Tucker (Oswego East, 2027; Oklahoma State) and the Pitcher of the Week honor to RHP Simon Rose (Highland Park, 2027). Tucker went 7-for-15 while swatting three home runs with a double, nine RBI, seven runs scored a walk and four stolen bases. Tucker also set a school record for career home runs. Rose tossed 6.1 innings, allowing only three hits, one walk and he tallied 15 strikeouts. In the first inning of the game, Rose fired an immaculate inning.

There were a number of other impressive performances that were in the mix for the award and deserve recognition. Here’s a look at some of the most notable.

WEEK 2 DIAMOND NOTES

+ Tyler Spejcher, C (Schaumburg, 2026):
Spejcher posted a .571/.625/.857 slash line, going 4-for-7 with two doubles. He delivered a clutch, go-ahead double in extra innings during a win over Hinsdale Central.

+ Jeremy Thompson, INF/RHP (Romeoville, 2026; Quincy):
Thompson hit 6-for-11 with two home runs, one double, three RBIs, and five runs scored, tying the school record for home runs in a season and career. On the mound, he threw four shutout innings against Minooka, allowing two hits and striking out seven. Thompson’s two home runs last week tied Romeoville’s season home run record (4) and career (8).

+ Ethan Bass, SS (Glenbrook North, 2026; Wake Forest):
Bass went 10-for-15 with two home runs, one triple, one double, four RBIs, and nine runs scored, while adding four walks and two stolen bases.

+ Omar Avalos, CF (Father McGivney, 2027; SIU-Edwardsville):
On the week, Avalos batted 7-for-11 with two triples, two doubles, two RBIs, and six runs scored, also tallying three walks and a stolen base.

+ Colin Quinn, C (St. Rita, 2026; Heartland CC):
Quinn went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, including a walk-off game-winning hit in the bottom of the 8th inning against Marist.

+ Aaron Volle, CF/P (Mt. Pulaski, 2027):
Volle went 3-for-8 with two doubles, three runs, and three walks at the plate, while also making three standout defensive catches in center field. He pitched three innings in relief with a 1.00 ERA, striking out five and stranding two inherited runners.

+ Weston Ensign, RHP/3B (Fisher, 2028):
Ensign batted 11-for-23 with two home runs, five doubles, 10 RBIs, and 11 runs scored.

+ Tyler Gluting, DH (Metea Valley, 2027; Oklahoma):
Gluting hit 11-for-16 (.687) with two home runs, one triple, five doubles, six RBIs, and eight runs scored.

+ Colin Campbell, SS/P (Brother Rice, 2027; Louisville):
Campbell went 4-for-7 with one triple, five RBIs, and five runs scored. He also pitched two scoreless innings in relief, striking out three.

+ James Dooman, OF (Glenbrook South, 2026; Eastern Florida State College):
Dooman batted 8-for-10 (.800) with a .875 on-base percentage, recording one home run, three triples, one double, eight RBIs, and seven runs scored alongside six walks. He also tallied his 100th career hit last week.

+ Tommy Neubert, C/RHP (Harvest-Westminster, 2027):
Neubert hit 9-for-15 with a go-ahead two-RBI triple, two doubles, seven RBIs, and five runs scored. On the mound, he pitched four innings with a 2.00 ERA, allowing three hits and striking out 10

+ Arnie Rosenband, CF (Whitney Young, 2026; Rochester):
Rosenband went 4-for-12 with one home run, two RBIs, and three runs scored. He reached base via walk or hit-by-pitch three times and recorded four stolen bases.

+ Connor Gray, SS (Belleville East, 2029):
The freshman hit 7-for-11 last week with two doubles, three RBIs, and four runs scored.

+ Liam Schultz, C (Burlington Central, 2027):
Schultz batted 6-for-11 with two home runs, one double, eight RBIs, and four runs scored, highlighted by a multi-homer game against Barrington.

+ Jackson Ahrens, SS (East Peoria, 2026; Kirkwood CC):
In East Peoria’s only game last week, Ahrens went 4-for-4, hitting for the cycle and tallying three RBI, five runs scored and a walk.

ALLEMAN

+ Will Bowers, C/OF (Alleman, 2026; Coe College):
Will went 9-for-14 at the plate with four triples (including a three-triple game against Pearl City), one double, and eight runs scored. He also recorded two walks and was a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts.

+ Brady Williams, OF (Alleman, 2028):
Brady hit 7-for-11 with two doubles, nine RBIs, and five runs scored. His week was highlighted by a 3-for-3, five-RBI performance against St. Bede and a 3-for-4, four-RBI game against Pearl City, while going 6-for-6 on stolen bases.

+ Adam VanMeighem, CF/LHP (Alleman, 2026):
Offensively, Adam went 7-for-12 with five RBIs, seven runs scored, three walks, and three stolen bases. On the mound, he threw 5.0 innings with a 0.00 ERA, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out two.

+ Truman Marner, 2B/OF/RHP (Alleman, 2027; Uncommitted):
Truman batted 5-for-11 with one triple, four RBIs, and five runs scored, adding one walk and three stolen bases. In 5.1 innings pitched, he maintained a 1.00 ERA, allowing two hits and three walks with three strikeouts.

+ Kelly Honert, 1B/OF/RHP (Alleman, 2027):
Kelly hit 4-for-12 with two home runs, one triple, one double, six RBIs, and six runs scored. He also recorded a save on the mound, pitching one scoreless, hitless inning with two strikeouts against St. Bede.

ALTON

+ Donavon Ducey, RHP/UT (Alton, 2027):
Ducey pitched a seven inning complete game shutout on 72 pitches, allowing four hits and no walks. At the plate, he went 4-for-9 with one double and three RBIs.

+ Jack Puent, RHP/OF (Alton, 2026):
Puent hit 6-for-7 with two doubles, five walks, five runs scored, and four stolen bases. He also pitched four innings with a 1.00 ERA, striking out three.

Lane Tech

+ Eric Acevedo, 2B (Lane Tech, 2027):
Eric hit 8-for-13 (.615) with one triple, three RBIs, and five runs scored. He also drew two walks, stole two bases, and is currently tied for the team lead with nine hits this season.

+ Paris Head, SS (Lane Tech, 2029):
Paris went 7-for-13 (.538) with one home run, two doubles, six RBIs, and five runs scored. He recorded two stolen bases and is tied for the team lead with nine hits this season.

+ Alex Ziegler, OF (Lane Tech, 2026):
Alex batted 6-for-12 (.500) with one home run, five RBIs, five runs scored, one walk, and two stolen bases.

+ Miles Mazanowski, 1B (Lane Tech, 2027):
Miles hit 5-for-13 (.385) with one home run, one double, and seven RBIs. He added two runs scored and three walks, and he currently leads the team with eight RBIs this season.

+ Alex Delaney, RHP (Lane Tech, 2026; Hope College):
Alex pitched 4.0 innings of scoreless, no-hit relief, striking out four batters while allowing three walks.

LIBERTYVILLE

+ Ryan Wilberding, C/OF (Libertyville, 2027; Marshall commit):
Ryan hit 8-for-14 with three home runs, 10 RBIs, and four runs scored.

+ Nico Harper, LHP (Libertyville, 2026; Olivet Nazarene):
Nico pitched 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out eight.

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