St. Joseph-Ogden baseball secured its 22nd consecutive victory, highlighted by strong performances from Haley and Houchens. Other notable games included Armstrong-Potomac's one-hit shutout and Cissna Park's win led by Joah Henrichs.
Key points
St. Joseph-Ogden baseball achieved its 22nd straight victory
Haley and Houchens were key contributors to the win
Armstrong-Potomac secured a one-hit shutout victory
Joah Henrichs led Cissna Park with four RBI in their win
Several teams showcased strong performances in recent games
May 2—In baseball
➜ Kentucky recruit Traxton Roberts and Ryan Edwards combined on a one-hit shutout to lift Armstrong-Potomac to a Vermilion Valley Conference road win. The Trojans (13-2) relied on five shutout innings by Roberts, who struck out 14 and only allowed one hit. Edwards, a Danville Area Community College signee, struck out three in two innings of relief. He also delivered at the plate with two hits, including a solo home run in the top of the fourth that gave A-P a 1-0 lead. Rhys Showalter also contributed for the Trojans with a two-run double, while Caleb Fauser had the lone hit for the Raiders (7-9).
➜ Host Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond cruised to its sixth straight win, scoring three runs in the bottom of the first inning and four more each in the second and third innings to pull away from the Broncos in the five-inning Lincoln Prairie Conference win. Will Hilligoss went 3 for 4 with two RBI and three runs scored out of the leadoff spot to spark the Knights (16-6), while Maxton Boddy drove in three runs and Jansen Burnett added two RBI. Burnett, Boddy and Donovan Vanasudoll combined on a four-hit shutout. Gus Mann went 2 for 2 to lead Cerro Gordo/Bement (2-12).
➜ Midway through a close Vermilion Valley game, host Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin used a big inning to take control and snap a three-game losing streak. Cruz Dubois hit a home run and finished with three RBI for BHRA (11-7) while walking twice and getting hit by a pitch in his other plate appearance. Jaxen Spicer was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI to complement Dubois, while Landen Packard, Mason Clapp and Mason Brines also drove in a run. Spicer picked up the win on the mound, scattering eight hits in 6 1/3 innings and striking out six. Aiden Frerichs was 3 for 4 to lead Milford (10-9), while Hixon Lafond and Isaac Schaumburg each produced a double.
➜ Cissna Park never trailed and relied on a big game from Joah Henrichs to post a road Vermilion Valley win. Henrichs was 2 for 3 with four RBI at the plate and recorded the win on the mound, throwing 52/3 innings. He gave up five runs on seven hits and walked three but struck out six. Sawyer Kaeb added two RBI for the Timberwolves (4-10), while Jream Renteria (2 for 5, three runs scored) and Skyler Estay (2 for 3, four runs scored) also played important roles in the win. Weston Frazier drove in three runs for Oakwood (7-10), while Grady Johnson was 3 for 4 with an RBI.
➜ LeRoy led 3-0 after the first inning and 5-3 after five innings, but host Eureka scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth to take an 8-5 lead. That was enough to stunt a possible comeback by the Panthers, who scored two runs in the top of the seventh but no more in a Heart of Illinois Conference loss. EJ Chaon had three hits, including a double, and two RBI to pace the Panthers (8-9). Jordan Cox (two hits, double, RBI), Lucas Hendren (three runs scored) and Bayden Haskett (two hits, two RBI) also contributed.
➜ Heyden Romano delivered a superb outing on the mound, throwing a complete game and striking out 14 to help the Sages post a nonconference road win. Romano only allowed two hits, with Monticello scoring three runs in the top of the third inning to take a 3-0 lead. That was all the run support Romano needed. Cole Basak was 2 for 4 with an RBI, while Grant Kiger was 1 for 2 with a double and an RBI and Jax Bailey was 2 for 3 to lead the offensive efforts for Monticello (23-1).
Q&A
Who were the standout players in St. Joseph-Ogden's latest baseball victory?
Haley and Houchens were the standout players in St. Joseph-Ogden's latest baseball victory.
What was the score of the Armstrong-Potomac baseball game?
Armstrong-Potomac won their game with a one-hit shutout, but the exact score was not specified.
How did Joah Henrichs perform in Cissna Park's recent baseball game?
Joah Henrichs had a strong performance, going 2 for 3 with four RBI and also earning the win on the mound.
What was the significance of St. Joseph-Ogden's 22nd victory?
St. Joseph-Ogden's 22nd victory continues their impressive winning streak, showcasing their dominance in the season.
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➜ A pitcher's duel emerged, but the visiting VIkings couldn't prevail in a Big 12 Conference game. Danville (6-14) only managed two hits, with Blake Warfield and Liam Enyeart each collecting a hit. Warfield took the loss on the mound, giving up just four hits in five innings of work.
➜ St. Joseph-Ogden increased its win streak to 22 games after a nonconference win in Forsyth. The Spartans used a six-run outburst in the top of the fourth inning to up their lead to 9-1 and cruised from there. Will Haley was 2 for 4 with a double, a triple, four RBI and three runs scored to pace SJ-O (22-1), while Bryson Houchens was 3 for 5 with two doubles and one RBI. Logan Rosenthal (2 for 5, two RBI, two runs scored) was also key in the latest win by the Spartans.
➜ Visiting St. Thomas More compiled 15 hits and relied on a steady outing on the mound from Wil Karduck to collect the Illini Prairie Conference win. Alec Holland was 3 for 3 with two RBI and three runs scored and Ben Ruffatto went 2 for 3 with four RBI to power the Sabers. Hayden Bates added two doubles and an RBI. Karduck threw 62/3 innings, scattering nine hits and striking out seven. Mason McCulloh hit a home run and drove in two runs for Prairie Central (8-9), while Tony Schahrer was 2 for 3 with an RBI.
➜ S Host Schlarman trailed 10-1 entering the bottom of the second inning, but managed to slowly chip away and earn an epic comeback victory in Vermilion Valley play. The Hilltoppers (3-7) took the lead for good against the Cornjerkers (5-11) by scoring six runs in the bottom of the fifth to go ahead by the eventual final score of 12-11. Will Fowler was 3 for 3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored, Jerrius Atkinson was 2 for 3 with three RBI and three runs scored and Liam Billings was 2 for 3 with a double and two runs scored to spark Schlarman. Fletcher Swartz finished with four RBI to lead Hoopeston Area, while Isaiah Mobley, Cole Miller and Zach Huchel all had two RBI.
➜ Tuscola earned a win for the sixth time in its last seven games thanks to a balanced offense that produced 15 hits in a Central Illinois Conference road victory. Connor Musgrave went 2 for 4 with two doubles and three RBI to lead the Warriors (13-10), who led 5-3 after two innings and closed out the win in emphatic fashion by plating six runs in the top of the seventh. Jon Pettry (3 for 5, RBI), Cooper Lyons (2 for 5, two RBI, three runs scored), Joey Gibson (2 for 4, two RBI), Nixon Steinert (2 for 3, RBI, two runs scored) and Kingston Wheeler (2 for 4, RBI) also had multiple hits for Tuscola.
➜ Ben Johnson and Braxton Barrett combined on a one-hit shutout as the Tigers won a Vermilion Valley road game. Johnson threw five shutout innings and overcame five walks while striking out four. He also was 1 for 3 with a double and three RBI for Westville (13-11). Alec Davis also chipped in for the Tigers by going 2 for 4 with one RBI as Westville broke the game open with a seven-run fifth inning. Pedro Rangel had the lone hit for Salt Fork (9-7).
➜ In a back-and-forth Lincoln Prairie Conference game, visiting Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond came away with a win. The Knights led 8-0 before Heritage batted in the first inning, but the Hawks responded with seven runs and took a 10-8 lead after three innings. But ALAH went ahead 11-10 with two runs in the top of the sixth before adding five more runs in the seventh to secure the win. Sophie Monts and Kyndrie Carter stood out for ALAH (8-16), with Monts going 4 for 4 with two doubles and three RBI and Carter going 3 for 5 with two doubles and four RBI. Faith Latham hit a grand slam and finished 3 for 5 with four RBI to lead Heritage (0-13).
➜ Zoe Goodreau shined in the pitcher's circle and the batter's box, leading Centennial to a five-inning home nonconference win. Goodreau threw a no-hitter for the Chargers (3-14), recording all 15 of her outs by strikeouts. Her first strikeout in the game was the 700th of her high school career. At the plate, Goodreau hit a home run and a double to finish with three RBI. Teammates Melanee Wallace-Dahl added three singles, while Lilly Shipley came through with a double and two RBI.
➜ Danville rattled off 20 hits to collect a nonconference win in Champaign. Olivia Scaggs ledd the way for the Vikings (8-11) by going 3 for 4 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Payton Beith was 2 for 4 with three RBI. Kealee Alyea (3 for 5, RBI), Deana Linares (3 for 5, two runs scored) and Gracie Briggs (3 for 4) were also key for Danville in ending a two-game losing streak. Linares also stood out in the pitcher's circle, throwing a complete game and limiting STM to just four hits while striking out 10. Caroline Schweighart was 1 for 2 with a double and RBI to pace the Sabers (6-11).
➜ Leah Graves was nearly unhittable, propelling the host Bunnies to a Heart of Illinois Conference win. Graves threw a two-hit shutout for Fisher (9-13) and let her defense mostly rest during the game as she struck out 17. Of the 103 pitches she threw, 70 went for strikes. Fisher took a 1-0 lead after the first inning and increased it to 2-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Olivia Jackson was 2 for 2 with one RBI and McKenzie Miller drove in the other run for the Bunnies. Taylor Beck and Isabelle Gawthorp each had a single for GCMS (3-13).
➜ Visiting Milford/Cissna Park broke a 5-5 tie in the top of the seventh inning by pushing across the game-winning run and then keeping Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin off the scoreboard to help the Bearcats earn a Vermilion Valley Conference road win. Northwestern signee Addison Lucht hit a home run and had two RBI while walking in her other three plate appearances for the Bearcats (10-5). Sydney Seyfert (2 for 4, double, RBI), Lillie Harris (1 for 3, RBI) and Hannah Borgers (1 for 3, RBI) were also clutch for Milford/Cissna Park in the win. Ella Acton and Mia Ohler each hit home runs for the Blue Devils (10-16), with Ohler driving in three runs and Acton driving in two runs. Callan Carpenter finished 4 for 4 with a double for BHRA.
➜ Lilly Kingdon threw a one-hit shutout for Watseka in a six-inning Vermilion Valley home win for the Warriors. Kingdon struck out 10 and also went 2 for 3 with a home run and three RBI. Kyah Westerfield was 2 for 2 with a double, a triple and three RBI, while Thayren Rigsby was 2 for 2 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored and Emma Klopp was 2 for 3 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored for Watseka (12-7). Olivia Pearson had the lone hit for the Buffaloes (3-13).
➜ Trailing 4-2 after four innings, visiting Westville scored five runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a 7-4 lead and hang on to earn a Vermilion Valley win. Taylor Valanogen and Layla Atwood each hit home runs and finished with three RBI to power the Tigers (16-3). Valangeon threw a complete game and struck out 11 in getting the win. Morgan Russell was 3 for 4 with a double, a triple and two RBI for Salt Fork (11-10), with teammate Karli McGee going 1 for 3 with two RBI.
➜ Jax Hardy continued his dominant season in the hurdles for Champaign Central as the host Maroons placed first in seven of the 18 events at the Gene Ward Invitational. Hardy stood out at McKinley Field, winning the 110-meter hurdles in 14.42 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 39.19. Teammates Jayden Thompson in the 200 (22.79), Nolan Bossert in the 1,600 (4:32.62), Noah Gwinn in the 3200 (10:34.28) and Evan Kolb in the pole vault (14 feet, 11/4 inches) also won individual events for Central. The Maroons' 3,200 relay of Simon Campbell, Bhoj Ramrattan, Peter Schideman and Austin Ritter also placed first in 8:27.01. Centennial secured three first-place finishes from JJ Lewandowski in the high jump (6-2), along with Izrael Allah, Leke Owojori, Josue Mukoka and Escko Law winning the 400 relay in 42.44 and Malik Ewing, Jonathan Kalonji, Lewandowski and Eli Beni Duma winning the 1,600 relay in 3:24.23. Tuscola won three events, with Kamden Flenner winning the 100 (10.79 and Kale Wilcox winning the discus (132-3) as the Warriors' 800 relay of Bradlee Washington, Sawyer Beachy, Calvin Cook and Flenner crossed the finish line first in 1:29.02. Arlin Orr in the 800 (2:01.15) and CJ Blanden in the shot put (42-113/4) gave Urbana two wins, while D'Mario Jackson won the 400 (48.58) for Danville.
➜ Mahomet-Seymour received a win from Madalyn Marx in the 400-meter dash and Anniston Huff in the 800, with the duo also running on a first-place 1,600 relay to propel the Bulldogs to tying for third place with Champaign Central at the 14-team Urbana Invitational. Those were the best finishes by area teams, with Bloomington placing first and Kankakee taking second. Marx crossed the finish line first in the 400 in 55.57 seconds, while Huff did the same in the 800 in 2:20.71. Marx, Huff, Evelyn Hillard and Selma Tilton collected the other first-place finish by M-S with a time of 4:03.09 in the 1,600 relay. Central did not win any events, but individual runner-up results from Isabella Roundtree in the 100 (12.74). The Maroons also took second in the 400 relay (49.92) thanks to Roundtree, Rita Grant, Sarah Donahoe and Londyn Grant, and in the 800 relay (1.47.51) from Londyn Grant, Ava Clark, Donahoe and Roundtree. Danville placed fifth, led by wins in the 100 from Jamia Esther (12.08), the discus from Jada Bell (110 feet, 10 inches) and the pole vault from Samantha Brown (12-4 3/4). The Vikings also won the 800 relay in 1:43.94, with Brown, Esther, Yariah Shaw and Da'Sani Lewis racing to the win. Aubreyana Thompson of Rantoul won the 300 hurdles in 46.64 as the Eagles placed sixth, and Lillian DiSanto had the lone win for the host Tigers with a toss of 37-7 1/4 in the shot put. Urbana tied for 12th.
➜ A Grace Tempel and Ava Jones each won individual events for Unity as the Rockets placed third with 70 points at the 20-team Sages Invitational for the best finish by an area team. Mt. Zion won the meet with 115 1/2 points, followed by runner-up Normal U-High and its 104 1/2 points. Tempel sprinted to a win in the 100-meter dash in 12.93 seconds, edging Nevaeh Scott of Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin by five-hundreths of a second.Jones took first in the long jump with a leap of 17 feet, 2 3/4 inches as teammate Jillian Schlitter was second at 16-10. Kate Foltz provided 10th-place Tuscola with a win by cruising to a first-place finish in the 3,200 in 11:02.00. Evalice Callison of Villa Grove had the other victory by an area athlete when she cleared 5-3 3/4 to win the high jump. Villa Grove placed 12th.
