Warren sophomore Colin Dreckmann’s ‘eye-opening’ debut season impresses others. It has surprises for him too. May 7, 2024 at 10:51 a.m. As he excels at shortstop, Dreckmann is learning to navigate the ups and downs of a long season.
For Lake Forest’s Luca Royer, success ‘doesn’t come automatically.’ He just makes it look that way. May 2, 2024 at 12:08 p.m. The Northern Illinois commit is the third of three brothers to play for Lake Forest.
Steve Reaven’s baseball rankings and player of the week for Lake County May 2, 2024 at 11:09 a.m. Behind Chase Lockwood, Libertyville earns a series split against Mundelein.
Waukegan’s Saul Rodriguez catches on. It hasn’t been easy. ‘I’ve definitely come a long way.’ April 29, 2024 at 10:19 a.m. Rodriguez’s growth is rooted in the travails he experienced catching Anthony Solis last year.
Braden Carman’s ‘eyes light up’ when he bats. Mundelein’s 5-foot-8 senior is opening others’ eyes too. April 26, 2024 at 11:53 a.m. Carman, who made three plate appearances last season, has become an indispensable player.
Steve Reaven’s baseball rankings and player of the week for Lake County April 25, 2024 at 11:40 a.m. Sean Sanderson and Mundelein move closer to No. 1 Libertyville ahead of the teams' series.
Wauconda’s Danny Newman was recruited as a pitcher. ‘Maybe I can hit too.’ Consider him both willing and able. April 25, 2024 at 10:58 a.m. The Black Hawk commit has turned himself into a slugger for first-place Wauconda.
Lake Zurich slugger Ryan Kondrad is driving the ball this season. His voice goes a long way too. April 18, 2024 at 12:09 p.m. Kondrad has already hit six home runs during his second season as a captain.
Steve Reaven’s baseball rankings and player of the week for Lake County April 18, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. George DiCanio delivers for Lake Zurich as Mundelein, Wauconda and Grant move up in the rankings.
Pitchers, beware. Grayslake Central’s Jordon Dumas is hitting with confidence. ‘I’m just hard to get out.’ April 16, 2024 at 11:37 a.m. Dumas is batting .526 with 16 RBIs in his first 12 games as an everyday player.