Steve Millar’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown August 14, 2026 at 4:54 p.m. Brother Rice and Mount Carmel move up, while Oak Lawn enters the rankings to end regular season.
Orlando Vazquez, a Chicago White Sox fan who loves Yadier Molina, carves out St. Laurence role. ‘A glue guy.’ May 25, 2026 at 4:48 p.m. Orlando Vazquez picks up pair of two-out, two-run singles as St. Laurence tops Sandburg 10-3 to win Do It Stevie’s Way Tournament.
Lincoln-Way East’s Logan Murphy stops 4 penalty kicks in shootout. Surprise? ‘I do very well under pressure.’ May 25, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. Logan Murphy stops four penalty kicks as Lincoln-Way East beats Andrew 2-1 in the shootout for 2-1 win in regional final.
Freshman Quinn Fahey steps up to playoff challenge, scores both goals for Sandburg. ‘Came in really nervous.’ May 20, 2026 at 10:12 p.m. Quinn Fahey scores both goals as Sandburg holds on for 2-1 win over district rival Stagg in a Class 3A regional semifinal.
Known before for being a bit shy, Makenna Klacko makes noise by scoring goals for Lockport. ‘What I can do.’ May 19, 2026 at 9:32 p.m. Makenna Klacko scores twice off the bench to lead Lockport to 6-0 win over Shepard in a Class 3A regional semifinal.
Having big year at plate, Texas A&M commit Brady Cunningham bounces back on mound for Brother Rice. ‘Finally.’ May 18, 2026 at 10:05 p.m. Brother Rice's Brady Cunningham strikes out seven over six shutout innings in a 1-0 nonconference win over Marist.
Steve Millar’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown May 17, 2026 at 7:45 p.m. Marist enters the rankings, while St. Laurence and Lincoln-Way East lead logjam at the top.
Jett Roman leads the way as Rich Township sets IHSA baseball record by pitching six no-hitters. ‘Beyond cool.’ May 17, 2026 at 8:43 p.m. Jett Roman comes up big as Rich Township establishes Illinois High School Association record by throwing six no-hitters.
Stepping into a starting role, senior catcher Sam Webb gets on a roll at plate for Providence. ‘It’s awesome.’ May 14, 2026 at 10:11 p.m. Sam Webb comes up with go-ahead two-run double in the seventh as Providence rallies for 6-5 win over Lincoln-Way Central.
As a Mount Carmel freshman, Notre Dame recruit Connor Elenteny hit five St. Rita batters in a row. ‘No idea.’ May 13, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. Connor Elenteny, a key pickup for Notre Dame, strikes out five for Mount Carmel in 6-2 Catholic League Blue win over St. Rita.