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Abigail Latka
Wheaton Thunder
Infielder
Sophomore
5′4″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Wed March 13, 3 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. Buena Vista Beavers, Sat March 16, 1 p.m.
Adan Rocha
Judson Eagles
Third baseman
Freshman
5′9″ 165
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.m.
Aidan Sheehan
Waubonsee Chiefs
Second baseman and pitcher
Sophomore
5′7″ 165
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Aidan Williams
Aurora Spartans
Outfielder
Junior
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Oswego
Next Game: vs. Dubuque Spartans, Fri March 15, 12 a.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. MATC Stormers, Tue March 12, 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. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Mon March 11, 8:45 a.m.
Alex Oddo
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher and designated hitter
Freshman
6′1″ 200
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: South Elgin
Next Game: vs. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Alyssa Perkins
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher and first baseman
Freshman
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Lake Michigan Red Hawks, Mon March 11, 12:15 p.m.
Andrew Kurcz
Benedictine Eagles
Right handed pitcher
Graduate
6′3″ 190
H.S.: Westminster Christian High School
Hometown: Huntley
Next Game: vs. Fitchburg State Falcons, Mon March 11, 9 a.m.
Andrew Platt
Judson Eagles
Catcher and outfielder
Freshman
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.m.
Andrew Platt
Judson Eagles
Catcher and outfielder
Freshman
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.m.
Angel Acevedo
Judson Eagles
Pitcher
Junior
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Schaumburg
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.m.
AnnaMarie Vivirito
Waubonsee Chiefs
Third baseman and catcher
Freshman
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Lake Michigan Red Hawks, Mon March 11, 12:15 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. Heartland Hawks, Tue March 12, 3 p.m.
Anthony Mora
Roosevelt Lakers
Outfielder and right handed pitcher
Freshman
H.S.: Larkin High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Trinity Christian Trolls, Fri March 15, 1 p.m.
Austin McNamara
Judson Eagles
Pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″ 185
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.m.
Avery Lundblad
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher and first baseman
Freshman
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Lake Michigan Red Hawks, Mon March 11, 12:15 p.m.
Ayden Halverson
Joliet Wolves
Pitcher
Sophomore
5′9″ 185
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Angelina Roadrunners, Mon March 11, 2 p.m.
Blake Sotir
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″ 170
H.S.: Batavia High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Brady Popovich
Judson Eagles
Pitcher and outfielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.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. Greenville Panthers, Mon March 11, 1 p.m.
Caleb VanKerkhoff
Wheaton Thunder
Pitcher
Senior
6′3″ 230
H.S.: St. Charles East High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Saint Mary's Cardinals, Fri March 15, 5 p.m.
Cameron King
Harper Hawks
Infielder
Freshman
5′10″ 175
H.S.: Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: East Dundee
Next Game: vs. Lake County Lancers, Tue March 12, 2:30 p.m.
Camron Donatlan
West Georgia Wolves
Guard
Senior
6′3″ 195
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Lee Flames, Sat March 16, 2:30 p.m.
Carissa Bombardiere
Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers
Outfielder
Senior
5′3″
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Simpson Redhawks, Mon March 11, 9 a.m.
Carter Kotwica
Judson Eagles
Utility player and pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 160
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.m.
Chelsea Herrick
Monmouth Fighting Scots
Pitcher
Freshman
5′10″
H.S.: Larkin High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Earlham Quakers, Mon March 11, 10:10 a.m.
Cole Green
Augustana College Vikings
Infielder
Junior
5′9″ 165
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Buena Vista Beavers, Sat March 16, 1 p.m.
Colin Tarr
Logan Volunteers
Pitcher
Freshman
6′2″ 175
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Carl Sandburg Chargers, Mon March 11, 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. Fitchburg State Falcons, Mon March 11, 9 a.m.
Connor Collins
Roosevelt Lakers
Left handed pitcher
Junior
6′1″ 195
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Trinity Christian Trolls, Fri March 15, 1 p.m.
Daniel Kinney
Elgin Spartans
Pitcher
Sophomore
5′8″ 170
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. MATC Stormers, Tue March 12, 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. UW-Superior Yellowjacket, Mon March 11, 10 a.m.
Derek Angelo
Aurora Spartans
Utility player
Junior
6′0″ 215
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Dubuque Spartans, Fri March 15, 12 a.m.
Dominick Kooistra
Triton Trojans
First baseman and right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′4″
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Heartland Hawks, Tue March 12, 3 p.m.
Donatela Sommesi
Dominican Stars
Second baseman
Junior
5′5″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Melrose Park
Next Game: vs. Anderson Lady Ravens, Sat March 16, 11:15 a.m.
Dyani Rivera
Waubonsee Chiefs
Catcher
Sophomore
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Lake Michigan Red Hawks, Mon March 11, 12:15 p.m.
Dylan Conklin
Waubonsee Chiefs
Shortstop and second baseman
Sophomore
5′9″ 155
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Maple Park
Next Game: vs. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Ean Wilson
Waubonsee Chiefs
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′5″ 360
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Eddie Wilson
Benedictine Eagles
Left handed pitcher
Sophomore
5′11″ 205
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Fitchburg State Falcons, Mon March 11, 9 a.m.
Edgar Barba
Elgin Spartans
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
5′10″ 180
H.S.: Aurora East High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. MATC Stormers, Tue March 12, 2 p.m.
Emily Hurst
Waubonsee Chiefs
Shortstop
Sophomore
H.S.: Rosary High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Lake Michigan Red Hawks, Mon March 11, 12:15 p.m.
Emma Bachio
Aurora Spartans
Outfielder
Senior
5′7″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Wheaton Thunder, Wed March 13, 3 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. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.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. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Ethan Marlowe
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats
Forward
Freshman
6′8″ 205
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs, Sat March 16, 2:30 p.m.
Gabi Nilles
Lewis Flyers
Catcher and outfielder
Senior
5′10″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. IUP Crimson Hawks, Tue March 12, 1:45 p.m.
Gabriela Drager
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Infielder
Senior
5′5″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. UT Martin Skyhawks, Mon March 11, 11 a.m.
Garrett Bragg
North Park Vikings
Right handed pitcher, first baseman and catcher
Senior
6′1″ 200
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Greenville Panthers, Mon March 11, 1 p.m.
Gavin Kriegel
Lewis Flyers
Utility player
Senior
5′11″ 180
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. UMSL Tritons, Fri March 15, 2 p.m.
Hailey Pedersen
Augustana College Vikings
Infielder
Sophomore
5′6″
H.S.: St. Charles East High School
Hometown: St Charles
Next Game: vs. St. Ambrose Fighting Bees, Mon March 11, 4 p.m.
Hannah Rindner
Elmhurst Bluejays
Outfielder
Freshman
5′7″
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Aurora Spartans, Sat March 16, 12 p.m.
Henry Saul
North Central Cardinals
Catcher
Freshman
5′8″ 206
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Merchant Marine Mariners, Mon March 11, 5 p.m.
Isabella Walton
Roosevelt Lakers
Infielder
Junior
5′5″
H.S.: Geneva Community High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Madonna Crusaders, Fri March 15, 1 p.m.
Ishaan Patel
North Park Vikings
First baseman
Sophomore
6′2″ 160
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Burlington
Next Game: vs. Greenville Panthers, Mon March 11, 1 p.m.
JD Ruhs
Knox Prairie Fire
Catcher
Junior
6′0″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. UMPI Owls, Thu March 14, 9 a.m.
Jackson Bland
North Central Cardinals
Infielder
Freshman
6′0″ 195
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Merchant Marine Mariners, Mon March 11, 5 p.m.
Jacob Janiskio
Oakton Owls
Left handed pitcher
Freshman
5′11″ 260
H.S.: Harvest Christian Academy
Next Game: vs. CCRI Knights, Mon March 11, 3 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. Niagara Thunderwolves, Mon March 11, 8:30 a.m.
Jake Bilotta
Rockford Regents
Utility player
Senior
5′9″ 170
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers, Fri March 15, 10 a.m.
Jake Nawrocki
North Park Vikings
First baseman and pitcher
Freshman
6′3″ 250
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Greenville Panthers, Mon March 11, 1 p.m.
Javier Cervantes
Elmhurst Bluejays
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Larkin High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Mount St. Joseph Mountain Lions, Sat March 16, 9 a.m.
Joseph Krantz
Knox Prairie Fire
Pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. UMPI Owls, Thu March 14, 9 a.m.
Josh Collins
Elgin Spartans
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′0″ 190
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. MATC Stormers, Tue March 12, 2 p.m.
Jude Ruddy
Judson Eagles
Catcher and outfielder
Freshman
5′8″ 167
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.m.
Julia Larson
Illinois State Redbirds
Utility player
Freshman
5′6″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Michigan Wolverines, Mon March 11, 1 p.m.
Justin Major
Lake Erie Storm
Outfielder
Senior
6′0″
H.S.: Batavia Sr High School
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Trevecca Nazarene Trojans, Fri March 15, 1 p.m.
Justin Zimmerman
Aurora Spartans
Pitcher
Junior
6′1″ 225
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Dubuque Spartans, Fri March 15, 12 a.m.
Kailyn Wiebe
Judson Eagles
Third baseman
Sophomore
5′7″
H.S.: Dundee-Crown High School
Hometown: West Dundee
Next Game: vs. Cornerstone Golden Eagles, Sat March 16, 1 p.m.
Katie Del Re
North Central Cardinals
Pitcher and infielder
Senior
5′5″
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Bethel Royals, Mon March 11, 10 a.m.
Kevin Niedzwiedz
Black Hawk Braves
Infielder
Sophomore
6′0″ 195
H.S.: Batavia High School
Next Game: vs. Niagara Thunderwolves, Tue March 12, 8 a.m.
Lucas Aguirre
Elgin Spartans
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′3″ 175
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. MATC Stormers, Tue March 12, 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. Emory Eagles, Sat March 16, 12 p.m.
Matt Donovan
Joliet Wolves
Pitcher
Freshman
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Plainfield
Next Game: vs. Angelina Roadrunners, Mon March 11, 2 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. Carl Sandburg Chargers, Mon March 11, 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. Merchant Marine Mariners, Mon March 11, 5 p.m.
Mike Zelko
Trinity Christian Trolls
Pitcher
Junior
5′11″
H.S.: Aurora Christian High School
Hometown: Joliet
Next Game: vs. CCSJ Crimson Wave, Tue March 12, 1 p.m.
Mitch Mascari
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats
Guard
Junior
6′5″ 185
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs, Sat March 16, 2:30 p.m.
Morgan Iwanski
Waubonsee Chiefs
Third baseman and right handed pitcher
Freshman
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Lake Michigan Red Hawks, Mon March 11, 12:15 p.m.
Nathan Buehrer
Benedictine Eagles
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 180
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Fitchburg State Falcons, Mon March 11, 9 a.m.
Nick DeMarco
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Infielder and right handed pitcher
Junior
5′11″ 200
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: St. Charles
Next Game: vs. Radford Highlanders, Tue March 12, 4 p.m.
Nik Panico
Aurora Spartans
Infielder
Junior
6′3″ 240
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Dubuque Spartans, Fri March 15, 12 a.m.
Ronnie Latka
North Central Cardinals
Second baseman and outfielder
Senior
5′2″
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Sugar Grove
Next Game: vs. Bethel Royals, Mon March 11, 10 a.m.
Roselyn Marmolejo
Augustana College Vikings
Pitcher and infielder
Junior
5′2″
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. St. Ambrose Fighting Bees, Mon March 11, 4 p.m.
Ryan Caccia
Elgin Spartans
Catcher and outfielder
Sophomore
6′1″ 195
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: South Elgin
Next Game: vs. MATC Stormers, Tue March 12, 2 p.m.
Ryan Huskey
Illinois Blue Boys
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′4″ 200
H.S.: Geneva High School
Hometown: Geneva
Next Game: vs. Westminster Blue Jays, Wed March 13, 12 p.m.
Ryan Niedzwiedz
SIUE Cougars
Infielder
Freshman
6′2″ 195
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Hometown: North Aurora
Next Game: vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs, Wed March 13, 4 p.m.
Ryan Paganelis
Denison Big Red
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
5′10″ 185
H.S.: Marmion Academy
Hometown: Batavia
Next Game: vs. Stevens Ducks, Mon March 11, 10 a.m.
Samuel Rohlfing
Oakton Owls
Infielder and right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′2″ 180
H.S.: Harvest Christian Academy
Next Game: vs. CCRI Knights, Mon March 11, 3 p.m.
Sarah Lahner
Millikin Big Blue
Infielder
Senior
5′5″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Western New England Golden Bears, Sun March 17, 9 a.m.
Sean Mcgee
Kishwaukee Kougars
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: Campton Hills
Next Game: vs. Jackson State Green Jays, Mon March 11, 12 p.m.
Sophia Olman
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Catcher
Freshman
5′7″
H.S.: St. Charles North High School
Hometown: South Elgin
Next Game: vs. UT Martin Skyhawks, Sat March 16, 1 p.m.
Taylor Charles
Princeton Tigers
Forward
Sophomore
6′2″
H.S.: Burlington Central High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. Penn Quakers, Fri March 15, 4:30 p.m.
Tommy Shaw
Millikin Big Blue
Infielder
Senior
6′1″ 195
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Fri March 15, 4 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. Azusa Pacific Cougars, Fri March 15, 2 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. Bellarmine Knights, Tue March 12, 3 p.m.
Tyler Doonan
Rockford Regents
Outfielder and pitcher
Freshman
6′1″ 165
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Hampshire
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers, Fri March 15, 10 a.m.
Vance Worklan
Oakton Owls
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′2″ 220
H.S.: West Aurora High School
Next Game: vs. CCRI Knights, Mon March 11, 3 p.m.
Victor Rodriguez
Judson Eagles
Infielder
Freshman
5′8″ 160
H.S.: Hampshire High School
Hometown: Elgin
Next Game: vs. IU South Bend Titans, Tue March 12, 11 a.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. Radford Highlanders, Tue March 12, 4 p.m.
Zach Van Cura
Kishwaukee Kougars
Right handed pitcher and second baseman
Sophomore
H.S.: Kaneland High School
Hometown: Elburn
Next Game: vs. Jackson State Green Jays, Mon March 11, 12 p.m.
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
Aurora Christian High School• Batavia Sr High School• Westminster Christian High School• Hampshire High School• Aurora Christian High School• West Aurora High School• Kaneland High School• Dundee-Crown High School• Marmion Academy• St. Charles North High School Gsa• Geneva High School• Geneva Community High School• Batavia High School• Aurora East High School• Rosary High School• Larkin High School• Harvest Christian Academy• St. Charles North High School• Larkin High School• Burlington Central High School• St. Charles North High School• West Aurora High School
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