IHSA Diamond Notes: Week 9
May 20, 2026
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 9 Player of the Week honor to SS Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North, 2026; Wake Forest) and the Co-Pitcher of the Week honor to RHPs Anderson Kaufmann (Alton, 2028) and RHP Logan Hickman (Alton, 2026; John A. Logan JC). Bass went 7-for-14 with a double, four home runs, 10 RBIs, nine runs scored and four stolen bases. He also tied the single season home run record at Glenbrook North with eleven home runs so far in his senior season, tying former Major Leaguer Jason Kipnis from the 2005 season. The Alton right-handed duo of Kaufmann and Hickman was near unhittable last week. The duo led the Redbirds to consecutive wins over Belleville East in 5-0 and 4-0 victories this past week. Combining for 11 innings, one hit, zero runs, three walks, and 22 strikeouts.
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 9 DIAMOND NOTES
+ Henry Burke, RHP (Lake Forest, 2028):
Burke made one appearance on the mound against Johnsburg, throwing a seven-inning complete game. He allowed no runs on five hits and one walk while striking out 13 batters.
+ Colin Doyle, RHP (Downers Grove North, 2027):
Duke commit. Doyle pitched a seven-inning complete game against Lyons Township. He allowed no runs and four hits while issuing one walk and striking out 12 batters.
+ Aiden Gonzales, RHP (Bremen, 2027):
Uncommitted. Gonzales threw a seven-inning complete game one-hit shutout against Argo, facing the minimum of 21 batters. He allowed no runs, no walks, and just one hit while striking out 16.
+ Ryan Hinde, DH/C (Marist, 2026):
Hinde hit 7-for-10 (.700) at the plate with four doubles. He finished his week with four RBIs and five runs scored.
+ Jazarris Mackmore Jr., CF (Marian Catholic, 2027):
Illinois-Chicago commit. Mackmore Jr. went 6-for-10 with three home runs, two doubles, and a triple. He totaled eight RBIs and six runs scored, highlighted by a go-ahead home run against 4A Homewood-Flossmoor and a game-tying three-run home run against conference foe Notre Dame.
+ Adan Rojas, UTL/LHP (Streamwood, 2027):
Uncommitted. Rojas hit 7-for-13 with four home runs and two doubles, helping him take over against a solid South Elgin opponent. He also drew two walks, drove in seven runs, and scored five times, with one of his home runs being a grand slam.
+ Arnie Rosenband, CF (Whitey Young, 2026):
Rochester commit. Rosenband went 6-for-11 at the plate with a triple and a double. He recorded three RBIs, four runs scored, and one walk over the course of the week.
+ Renzo Sansonetti, RHP (Jones College Prep, 2026):
Macalester commit. Sansonetti delivered a dominant performance to secure a CPL quarterfinal win against Payton. He tossed a seven-inning complete game, allowing no runs on three hits and two walks while striking out 17 batters.
+ Luke Schneider, LHP/OF (Rolling Meadows, 2028):
Offensively, Schneider hit 5-for-15 with a home run, a double, three RBIs, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. On the mound, he made a start on Monday against Buffalo Grove, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing no runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven.
+ Cullen Schwigen, RHP/OF (Rockridge, 2027)
Uncommitted. Schwigen put together a massive five-game stretch, batting 8-for-12 (.667) with three home runs, a double, 10 RBIs, seven runs scored, five walks, and three stolen bases, which tied the Rockridge single-season home run record at eight. On the mound, he posted a 1-0 record after pitching five innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters.
+ Landon Thome, SS (Nazareth Academy, 2026):
Florida State commit. Thome turned in a highly efficient week, going 6-for-8 with three home runs and a double. He also drew three walks, drove in five runs, scored six times, and stole three bases.
+ Jeremy Thompson, INF/RHP (Romeoville, 2026):
Quincy commit. Thompson hit 8-for-14 on the week with three home runs and two doubles. He collected eight RBIs, four runs scored, two walks, and a stolen base, highlighted by a Monday grand slam launched into a 20-30 mph wind to put the game away.
LOCKPORT:
+ Trace Schaaf, LHP (Lockport, 2026)
Morton JC commit. Schaaf was absolutely dominant against Lincoln-Way East, nearly going the distance for a shutout. He pitched six innings, allowing no runs and only two hits and three walks while striking out three batters.
+ Anthony Farina, LHP (Lockport, 2027)
Uncommitted. Farina continued his excellent stretch of pitching by throwing a complete game victory against Lincoln-Way West. He scattered eight hits and allowed only one earned run while striking out three batters.
+ Andrew Satunas, C (Lockport, 2026)
Grand Valley State commit. Satunas put together another huge offensive week against high-quality pitching. He hit 6-for-13 (.462) on the week with four doubles and five RBIs, repeatedly setting up runs for his courtesy runner.
+ Adam Kozak, OF (Lockport, 2026)
Lewis commit. Kozak kept up his recent hot streak by batting .400 on the week. He recorded two triples, seven RBIs, four runs scored, four walks, and one hit-by-pitch, routinely delivering in clutch moments during major games.
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