Crystal Lake South starter Yandel Ramirez struck out 12 batters and threw a complete game to lead the Gators to a 13-0 win over Belvidere on Thursday. Plus more playoff boys lacrosse scores along with softball and boys volleyball.
Cary-Grove's Logan Abrams and Reece Ihenacho each won title and had a runner-up in the throws; Huntley's sprint relays propelled the Red Raiders to another team title at the Class 3A Huntley Boys Track and Field Sectional.
Lilly Kunzer tossed a six-inning no-hitter for Marengo softball, while Richmond-Burton softball and Marengo and Marian Central baseball also won their playoff games. Plus postseason girls soccer results and more in Wednesday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.
Prairie Ridge qualified four individuals and three relay teams to the state meet on the way to capturing the Class 2A Ridgewood Sectional title on Wednesday in Norridge.
Local athletes compete in the Huntley IHSA Class 3A Boys Sectional Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Huntley High School.
Nicole Mendlik, Maddie Seyller and Rachel Mendlik scored two goals apiece as Richmond-Burton coasted to a 7-0 win against St. Edward in the Class 1A Westminster Christian Regional championship. The Rockets have won five regional titles in a row.
The Sycamore girls soccer team took on Woodstock in a Class 2A regional semifinal Wednesday at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.
Prairie Ridge baseball coach Glen Pecoraro considers retiring Palatine coach Paul Belo a mentor, even though Belo is only one year older. The two friends faced each other for the final time of 23 years on Tuesday with Prairie Ridge winning 8-2.
Johnsburg senior Mackenzie McQuiston scored two goals in the last 13 minutes to lead the Skyhawks past Marian Central 4-3 on Tuesday to win the Class 1A Marengo Regional championship.