Downers Grove North's George Wolkow, a power-hitting third baseman and outfielder who helped lead the Trojans to a program record 32 wins this spring, was picked by the White Sox in the seventh round of the MLB Draft with the 209th pick on Monday and plans to sign a pro contract.
Sophomore Jaden Fauske, who batted .487 with 15 doubles and 38 RBIs and scored 38 runs and on the mound posted a 4-0 record with a 0.42 ERA to lead Nazareth to its second consecutive Class 3A state title, is the Suburban Life Player of the Year.
Edwardsville, the defending Class 4A state champions, jumped the Dukes for five first inning runs and paced to an ultimate 7-3 victory in Friday's semifinal in Joliet; York will face the loser of either New Trier or Brother Rice for third place on Saturday.
York fell to Edwardsville in a Class 4A state semifinal game at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Shaw Local News Network sports reporter Jacob Bartelson has live updates from Friday afternoon’s IHSA Class 4A baseball state semifinal between York and Edwardsville.
Shaw Local News Network sports editor Eddie Carifio has live updates from Friday’s IHSA Class 3A state baseball semifinal between Sycamore and Nazareth Academy.
Nazareth, with a ton of experience back from last year's team and six Division I recruits, was the preseason No. 1 team in the state. But the Roadrunners don't dwell on that outside attention. They are back in Joliet this weekend, looking to repeat as Class 3A state champions.
The Sycamore and Nazareth baseball teams played a low scoring affair Friday at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet with Nazareth coming away with a 3-0 win over the Spartans.