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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

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These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

Abigail Latka
Wheaton Thunder
Infielder
Sophomore
5′4″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Tue April 23, 4 p.m.

Adam Bendoraitis
Augustana College Vikings
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′0″ 185
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Tue April 23, 6 p.m.

Adan Rocha
Judson Eagles
Third baseman
Freshman
5′9″ 165
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Aidan Sheehan
Waubonsee Chiefs
Second baseman and pitcher
Sophomore
5′7″ 165
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Aidan Williams
Aurora Spartans
Outfielder
Junior
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Oswego
Next Game: vs. Dominican Stars, Wed April 24, 12 p.m.

Aiden Kashuba
Elgin Spartans
Outfielder and first baseman
Sophomore
6′3″ 210
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. McHenry County Scots, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Alex Jackson
Greenville Panthers
Utility player
Sophomore
5′11″ 180
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Blackburn Beavers, Sat April 27, 1 p.m.

Alex Oddo
Waubonsee Chiefs
Designated hitter and right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′1″ 200
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: South Elgin
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Alyssa Perkins
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher and first baseman
Freshman
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Kishwaukee Kougars, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Andrew Kurcz
Benedictine Eagles
Right handed pitcher
Graduate
6′3″ 190
H.S.: Westminster Christian High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Wed April 24, 6 p.m.

Andrew Platt
Judson Eagles
Outfielder and catcher
Freshman
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Andrew Platt
Judson Eagles
Catcher and outfielder
Freshman
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Angel Acevedo
Judson Eagles
Pitcher
Junior
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Schaumburg
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

AnnaMarie Vivirito
Waubonsee Chiefs
Third baseman and catcher
Freshman
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Kishwaukee Kougars, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Anthony Estrada
Triton Trojans
Infielder and right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′5″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School Gsa
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Oakton Owls, Wed April 24, 3 p.m.

Anthony Mora
Roosevelt Lakers
Outfielder and right handed pitcher
Freshman
H.S.: Larkin High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Judson Eagles, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Austin McNamara
Judson Eagles
Pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″ 185
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Avery Lundblad
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher and first baseman
Freshman
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Kishwaukee Kougars, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Ayden Halverson
Joliet Wolves
Pitcher
Sophomore
5′9″ 185
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Kankakee Cavaliers, Tue April 23, 3 p.m.

Blake Sotir
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″ 170
H.S.: Batavia High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Brady Popovich
Judson Eagles
Outfielder and pitcher
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Brett Brueske
North Park Vikings
Left handed pitcher
Senior
6′2″ 200
H.S.: St. Charles East High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Tue April 23, 4:30 p.m.

Caleb VanKerkhoff
Wheaton Thunder
Pitcher
Senior
6′3″ 230
H.S.: St. Charles East High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. North Park Vikings, Tue April 23, 4:30 p.m.

Cameron King
Harper Hawks
Infielder
Freshman
5′10″ 175
H.S.: Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: East Dundee
Next Game: vs. Rock Valley Golden Eagles, Tue April 23, 3 p.m.

Carissa Bombardiere
Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers
Outfielder
Senior
5′3″
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Wed April 24, 3 p.m.

Carter Kotwica
Judson Eagles
Utility player and pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 160
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Chelsea Herrick
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Pitcher
Freshman
5′10″
H.S.: Larkin High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Grinnell Pioneers, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Cole Green
Augustana College Vikings
Infielder
Junior
5′9″ 165
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Tue April 23, 6 p.m.

Colin Tarr
Logan Volunteers
Pitcher
Freshman
6′2″ 175
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Shawnee Saints, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Conner Kendall
Benedictine Eagles
Left handed pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 175
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Yorkville
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Wed April 24, 6 p.m.

Connor Collins
Roosevelt Lakers
Left handed pitcher
Junior
6′1″ 195
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Judson Eagles, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Daniel Kinney
Elgin Spartans
Pitcher
Sophomore
5′8″ 170
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. McHenry County Scots, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Delaney Douglas
Eureka Red Devils
Catcher and outfielder
Junior
5′7″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Blackburn Beavers, Wed April 24, 3 p.m.

Derek Angelo
Aurora Spartans
Utility player
Junior
6′0″ 215
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Dominican Stars, Wed April 24, 12 p.m.

Dominick Kooistra
Triton Trojans
Right handed pitcher and first baseman
Freshman
6′4″
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Oakton Owls, Wed April 24, 3 p.m.

Donatela Sommesi
Dominican Stars
Second baseman
Junior
5′5″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Melrose Park
Next Game: vs. Edgewood Eagles, Sat April 27, 12 p.m.

Dyani Rivera
Waubonsee Chiefs
Catcher
Sophomore
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Kishwaukee Kougars, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Dylan Conklin
Waubonsee Chiefs
Second baseman and shortstop
Sophomore
5′9″ 155
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Maple Park
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Ean Wilson
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′5″ 360
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Eddie Wilson
Benedictine Eagles
Left handed pitcher
Sophomore
5′11″ 205
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Wed April 24, 6 p.m.

Edgar Barba
Elgin Spartans
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
5′10″ 180
H.S.: Aurora East High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. McHenry County Scots, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Emily Hurst
Waubonsee Chiefs
Shortstop
Sophomore
H.S.: Rosary High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Kishwaukee Kougars, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Emma Bachio
Aurora Spartans
Outfielder
Senior
5′7″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. MSOE Raiders, Sat April 27, 12 p.m.

Enrique Alvarez
Waubonsee Chiefs
Shortstop and second baseman
Freshman
6′1″ 160
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Eric Gonzalez
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher and third baseman
Sophomore
6′3″ 200
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Gabi Nilles
Lewis Flyers
Outfielder and catcher
Senior
5′10″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. UIS Prairie Stars, Sat April 27, 12 p.m.

Gabriela Drager
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Infielder
Senior
5′5″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, Sat April 27, 12 p.m.

Garrett Bragg
North Park Vikings
Right handed pitcher, catcher and first baseman
Senior
6′1″ 200
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Tue April 23, 4:30 p.m.

Gavin Kriegel
Lewis Flyers
Utility player
Senior
5′11″ 180
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Purdue Northwest Pride, Wed April 24, 3 p.m.

Hailey Pedersen
Augustana College Vikings
Infielder
Sophomore
5′6″
H.S.: St. Charles East High School
Hometown: St Charles
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Sat April 27, 1 p.m.

Hannah Rindner
Elmhurst Bluejays
Outfielder
Freshman
5′7″
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Wed April 24, 4 p.m.

Henry Saul
North Central Cardinals
Catcher
Freshman
5′8″ 206
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Tue April 23, 5 p.m.

Isabella Walton
Roosevelt Lakers
Infielder
Junior
5′5″
H.S.: Geneva Community High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. St. Francis Fighting Saints, Wed April 24, 3 p.m.

Ishaan Patel
North Park Vikings
First baseman
Sophomore
6′2″ 160
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Burlington
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Tue April 23, 4:30 p.m.

JD Ruhs
Knox Prairie Fire
Catcher
Junior
6′0″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Illinois Blue Boys, Wed April 24, 1 p.m.

Jackson Bland
North Central Cardinals
Infielder
Freshman
6′0″ 195
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Tue April 23, 5 p.m.

Jacob Janiskio
Oakton Owls
Left handed pitcher
Freshman
5′11″ 260
H.S.: Harvest Christian Academy
Next Game: vs. Lake County Lancers, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Jaden Jones
Waubonsee Chiefs
First baseman and designated hitter
Freshman
5′11″ 230
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Moraine Valley Cyclones, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Jake Bilotta
Rockford Regents
Utility player
Senior
5′9″ 170
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Marian Sabres, Wed April 24, 12 p.m.

Jake Nawrocki
North Park Vikings
First baseman and pitcher
Freshman
6′3″ 250
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Tue April 23, 4:30 p.m.

Javier Cervantes
Elmhurst Bluejays
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Larkin High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Edgewood Eagles, Mon April 22, 4 p.m.

Joseph Krantz
Knox Prairie Fire
Pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Illinois Blue Boys, Wed April 24, 1 p.m.

Josh Collins
Elgin Spartans
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′0″ 190
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. McHenry County Scots, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Jude Ruddy
Judson Eagles
Outfielder and catcher
Freshman
5′8″ 167
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Julia Larson
Illinois State Redbirds
Utility player
Freshman
5′6″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Northern Iowa Panthers, Fri April 26, 5 p.m.

Justin Major
Lake Erie Storm
Outfielder
Senior
6′0″
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Cedarville Yellow Jackets, Fri April 26, 1 p.m.

Justin Zimmerman
Aurora Spartans
Pitcher
Junior
6′1″ 225
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Dominican Stars, Wed April 24, 12 p.m.

Kailyn Wiebe
Judson Eagles
Third baseman
Sophomore
5′7″
H.S.: Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: West Dundee
Next Game: vs. Saint Xavier Cougars, Wed April 24, 12 p.m.

Katie Del Re
North Central Cardinals
Infielder and pitcher
Senior
5′5″
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Tue April 23, 4 p.m.

Kevin Niedzwiedz
Black Hawk Braves
Infielder
Sophomore
6′0″ 195
H.S.: Batavia High School
Next Game: vs. Highland Cougars, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Kyra Johnson
Kishwaukee Kougars
Utility player and pitcher
Freshman
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Maple Park
Next Game: vs. Waubonsee Chiefs, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Lucas Aguirre
Elgin Spartans
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′3″ 175
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. McHenry County Scots, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Margo Geary
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Utility player
Freshman
5′7″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Sat April 27, 1 p.m.

Matt Donovan
Joliet Wolves
Pitcher
Freshman
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Plainfield
Next Game: vs. Kankakee Cavaliers, Tue April 23, 3 p.m.

Matthew Tarr
Logan Volunteers
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 200
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Shawnee Saints, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Michael Davis
North Central Cardinals
Catcher
Senior
5′9″ 186
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Carroll Pioneers, Tue April 23, 5 p.m.

Mike Zelko
Trinity Christian Trolls
Pitcher
Junior
5′11″
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Joliet
Next Game: vs. St. Ambrose Fighting Bees, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Morgan Iwanski
Waubonsee Chiefs
Third baseman and right handed pitcher
Freshman
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Kishwaukee Kougars, Mon April 22, 3 p.m.

Nathan Buehrer
Benedictine Eagles
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. North Central Cardinals, Wed April 24, 6 p.m.

Nick DeMarco
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Right handed pitcher and infielder
Junior
5′11″ 200
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Central Michigan Chippewas, Wed April 24, 6:30 p.m.

Nik Panico
Aurora Spartans
Infielder
Junior
6′3″ 240
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Dominican Stars, Wed April 24, 12 p.m.

Rachael Hendricks
Benedictine Eagles
Infielder
Senior
5′6″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Marian Sabres, Sat April 27, 12 p.m.

Ronnie Latka
North Central Cardinals
Outfielder and second baseman
Senior
5′2″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Tue April 23, 4 p.m.

Roselyn Marmolejo
Augustana College Vikings
Pitcher and infielder
Junior
5′2″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Sat April 27, 1 p.m.

Ryan Caccia
Elgin Spartans
Outfielder and catcher
Sophomore
6′1″ 195
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: South Elgin
Next Game: vs. McHenry County Scots, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Ryan Huskey
Illinois Blue Boys
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′4″ 200
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Knox Prairie Fire, Wed April 24, 1 p.m.

Ryan Niedzwiedz
SIUE Cougars
Infielder
Freshman
6′2″ 195
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Bradley Braves, Tue April 23, 6 p.m.

Ryan Paganelis
Denison Big Red
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Heidelberg Student Princes, Tue April 23, 4 p.m.

Samuel Rohlfing
Oakton Owls
Right handed pitcher and infielder
Freshman
6′2″ 180
H.S.: Harvest Christian Academy
Next Game: vs. Lake County Lancers, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Sarah Lahner
Millikin Big Blue
Infielder
Senior
5′5″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Sat April 27, 1 p.m.

Sean Mcgee
Kishwaukee Kougars
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: Campton Hills
Next Game: vs. Sauk Valley Skyhawks, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Sophia Olman
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Catcher
Freshman
5′7″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: South Elgin
Next Game: vs. Bradley Braves, Wed April 24, 4 p.m.

Tommy Shaw
Millikin Big Blue
Infielder
Senior
6′1″ 195
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Tue April 23, 6 p.m.

Tristan Cazel
Biola Eagles
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′0″ 205
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: South Elgin
Next Game: vs. Point Loma Sea Lions, Fri April 26, 12 p.m.

Tyler Conklin
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Right handed pitcher
Junior
5′11″ 190
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Maple Park
Next Game: vs. Butler Bulldogs, Tue April 23, 3 p.m.

Tyler Doonan
Rockford Regents
Outfielder and pitcher
Freshman
6′1″ 165
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Marian Sabres, Wed April 24, 12 p.m.

Vance Worklan
Oakton Owls
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′2″ 220
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Next Game: vs. Lake County Lancers, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

Victor Rodriguez
Judson Eagles
Infielder
Freshman
5′8″ 160
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Roosevelt Lakers, Tue April 23, 1 p.m.

Zach Kempe
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Right handed pitcher
Junior
6′3″ 205
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Central Michigan Chippewas, Wed April 24, 6:30 p.m.

Zach Van Cura
Kishwaukee Kougars
Right handed pitcher and second baseman
Sophomore
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Sauk Valley Skyhawks, Tue April 23, 2 p.m.

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