Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
South Elgin makes the biggest move up toward the top of rankings headed by red-hot Geneva.
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After struggling last year, Ryan Kastor puts together a red-hot senior season for Geneva. ‘It’s really cool.’
Ryan Kastor comes up with two hits and three RBIs in 14-run third inning that sparks Geneva to 15-0 win over Glenbard North.
Aurora Central Catholic’s Tyler Davis asks for the ball to pitch against Marmion. The result? ‘Backed it up.’
Tyler Davis strikes out seven in pitching Aurora Central Catholic to 16-3 Catholic League White win over Marmion.
Belmont-bound shortstop Andrew Deegan, known for his hitting, turns up the defense for Jacobs. ‘My favorite.’
Jacobs' Andrew Deegan, who goes 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, delivers nine outs on defense in 12-6 win over Dundee-Crown.
Making mental adjustments at the plate, Kal Arntzen gets his bat going for Yorkville. ‘It took about a week.’
Kal Arntzen doubles, scores twice and drives in two runs for Yorkville in 14-9 Southwest Prairie Conference win over Oswego East.
After a JV stint, former hockey player Niko Vahmistrovs powers up for St. Charles East. ‘It was a good thing.’
Niko Vahmistrovs hits third homer as St. Charles East takes 2-0 lead over St. Charles North in game suspended due to weather.
Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
Jacobs and Bartlett both move up, while Waubonsie Valley enters the rankings with a vengeance.
After rocky start, Tate Beran gets Geneva past Batavia with go-ahead, two-run double. ‘Will fall eventually.’
Tate Beran hopes his go-ahead, two-run double in a wild 7-6 DuKane Conference win over Batavia is a big moment.
Kamden Muell, who bats left-handed, finds last piece in puzzle by pulling ball for Yorkville. ‘Keep that up.’
Kamden Muell notches two extra-base hits as Yorkville clinches three-game sweep in conference with 10-0 win over Oswego.
2026 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois winners Jaxson Davis and Trinity Jones are enjoying the ride
Friends off the court, Jaxson Davis and Trinity Jones stood out from the crowd in winning the 2026 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois awards.