Benet defeats Metea Valley in Phil Lawler Summer Classic
Joey Christensen has a way for making up for lost time. After only appearing in two games for regional champ Benet in the spring season, Christensen seized the opportunity to...
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Blake Nicolls nails outside corner, lifts Metea past Naperville Central
Sometimes, you need to take what you're given. Blake Nicolls learned that lesson quickly Tuesday against Naperville Central. The right-handed Nicolls, a senior-to-be, consistently took advantage of the home-plate umpire...
The Naperville Sun’s 2015 Baseball All-City Team
First Team Ryan Eiermann, Naperville Central, sophomore, pitcher: Naperville Sun's 2015 Baseball Player of the Year. TCU-bound Eiermann posted an 8-1 record and a 0.56 ERA with 114 strikeouts. He...
Ryan Eiermann, the Naperville Sun’s 2015 Baseball Player of the Year
Ask Ryan Eiermann about expectations and he'll give you an honest answer. "I came in knowing that I was going to be a sophomore, knowing my role," Eiermann said. "Didn't...
Neuqua grad Nick Blackburn, Naperville Central’s Shane Conlon drafted
Two days after striking out the eventual top pick in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, Illinois junior right-hander Nick Blackburn got his own draft moment to celebrate. Blackburn, a...
Nazareth shuts off Mike Powers, turns away Benet in sectional final
A confident Benet took the baseball field Saturday against Nazareth. The Redwings, facing the Roadrunners for the third time this season, were coming off a pair of walk-off victories. Plus,...
Naperville Central, Ryan Eiermann edged by Plainfield North
Either way, Naperville Central's fate was going to be decided by ace pitcher Ryan Eiermann. The sophomore left-hander took a one-run lead into the bottom of the eighth inning Thursday,...
Glenn Kozlowski keeps Waubonsie Valley at bay for Naperville Central
He won't overpower you with the fastball. But the ability to throw different pitches consistently for strikes is a big reason why Naperville Central senior Glenn Kozlowski quietly goes about...
Neuqua Valley does slow burn against Downers North, Brett Pyburn
Neuqua Valley baseball coach Robin Renner knew the numbers. The Wildcats, who were hosting the championship game of a Class 4A regional Saturday, were 7-6 in their past 13 games....
Bobby McMillen’s two-run homer helps Naperville Central move on
It hasn't been the type of spring that Naperville Central senior Bobby McMillen expected. With his baseball career in its waning days, the future Iowa State linebacker wants to make...