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Preston Everts didn't pitch a no-hitter Saturday, but the result was just as good for Waubonsie Valley. Everts, a senior right-hander, needed just 86 pitches as the defending Upstate Eight...

With the graduation of Max Custer, Christian Howell and Jose Gomez, Metea Valley coach Craig Tomczak knew replacing that pitching would be key. That's a fact, Jack. The Mustangs have...

Naperville Central pitcher Glenn Kozlowski battled Monday, throwing 103 pitches in 5 1/3 innings. Glenbard North's Eric Orze also battled, but he had the defensive support to match. The Redhawks...

If once is a coincidence, then twice is a trend. For a second straight Saturday, Neuqua Valley faced a late multirun deficit, but crawled back thanks to a six-run rally....

Jack Szott is a known commodity for Metea Valley, having committed to Western Michigan. Neuqua Valley's Will Drake matched his pitching counterpart Tuesday. Drake did not blink for Neuqua against...

Waubonsie Valley coach Bryan Acevedo wasn't shy when he said junior left-hander Brandon Petersen was going to be the guy to lead the pitching staff. But with Tyler Hasper and...

Every time he gets the ball, Brandon Petersen gives Waubonsie Valley a great chance to win. As the Warriors look for depth behind their junior left-hander, the confidence first-year coach...

Brandon Petersen was as good as advertised Saturday in his season debut for Waubonsie Valley. Petersen, who went 6-0 with a 1.09 ERA in 57 2/3 innings last year, struck...

Scott Lawler is entering his fourth year as Benet's baseball coach. He believes this could be the Redwings' best group offensively. But the questions that remain to be answered for...