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June 28, 2025
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2025 Northwest Herald Baseball Coach of the Year: McHenry’s Brian Rockweiler

2025 Northwest Herald Baseball Coach of the Year: McHenry’s Brian Rockweiler

McHenry's Brian Rockweiler is the 2025 Northwest Herald Baseball Coach of the Year after leading the Warriors to a record-breaking season that ended with a runner-up finish in the Class 4A state tournament.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 28, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

2025 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year: McHenry’s Brandon Shannon

2025 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year: McHenry’s Brandon Shannon

Senior pitcher Brandon Shannon and McHenry enjoyed a historic season. Shannon set school records for career wins and single-season strikeouts and led the Warriors to a second-place finish at state. Shannon is the 2025 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 28, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

2025 Northwest Herald All-Area Baseball Team

2025 Northwest Herald All-Area Baseball Team

Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area baseball team.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 28, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Three Prairie Ridge baseball players named to 2025 IHSBCA All-State team

Three Prairie Ridge baseball players named to 2025 IHSBCA All-State team

The All-State baseball teams have been released, and the Northwest Herald coverage area is well represented.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 18, 2025 at 2:51 pm CDT

Baseball: 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference team announced

Baseball: 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference team announced

Here is the 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference baseball team, as selected by coaches.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 17, 2025 at 6:43 pm CDT

Photos: Cary-Grove vs. Troy Triad baseball in the Class 3A third place game
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Photos: Cary-Grove vs. Troy Triad baseball in the Class 3A third place game

Troy Triad defeated Cary-Grove 3-1 to win the IHSA Class 3A state third-place game on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet.

By Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local News Network●
June 15, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

McHenry falls short against Libertyville in first IHSA state championship appearance

McHenry falls short against Libertyville in first IHSA state championship appearance

McHenry tried to figure out a way to scratch and claw out some offense in the Class 4A state championship game on Saturday night, but Libertyville starter Josh Holst wasn't having it, tossing a two-hitter in a 4-1 Wildcats' victory.

By Steve Soucie●
June 14, 2025 at 11:30 pm CDT

Cary-Grove’s effort falls short in IHSA Class 3A third-place game

Cary-Grove’s effort falls short in IHSA Class 3A third-place game

Charlie Taczy turned in a gutsy performance on the mound, and Brock Iverson was 3 for 3, but Cary-Grove's baseball team lost to Troy Triad 3-1 in the Class 3A third-place game Saturday morning in Joliet.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 14, 2025 at 3:21 pm CDT

Quinn Rooney delivers in clutch again as Benet beats Cary-Grove in IHSA Class 3A state semifinal

Quinn Rooney delivers in clutch again as Benet beats Cary-Grove in IHSA Class 3A state semifinal

Benet Academy sophomore Quinn Rooney isn’t going to finish the baseball season where he started it, the JV team. His two-run triple highlighted a five-run seventh, giving Benet an 11-6 win over Cary-Grove and a berth in Saturday's Class 3A state title game.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 14, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Brandon Shannon pitches McHenry into IHSA state title game

Brandon Shannon pitches McHenry into IHSA state title game

It was Brandon Shannon’s show and his baseball. And the Louisville commit wasn’t letting go of the ball, not with McHenry going for more school history. He pitched six-plus innings as McHenry beat Brother Rice 4-1 in a state semifinal Friday night in Joliet.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 13, 2025 at 11:59 pm CDT
McHenry ready for another adrenaline rush

McHenry ready for another adrenaline rush

The McHenry baseball team's record-setting season continues Friday when the Warriors face Brother Rice in a Class 4A state semifinal at Slammers Stadium in Joliet. Ace Brandon Shannon is expected to throw for the Warriors.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 12, 2025 at 1:28 pm CDT
How Cary-Grove coach Kyle Williams led Trojans past adversity to first IHSA state finals since 2009

How Cary-Grove coach Kyle Williams led Trojans past adversity to first IHSA state finals since 2009

First-year Cary-Grove coach Kyle Williams always thought the Trojans could qualify for the IHSA state finals for the first time since 2009. Here's how his leadership helped the Trojans overcome adversity to get there.

By Michal Dwojak●
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Zach Readdy rallies McHenry to ‘super’ victory

Zach Readdy rallies McHenry to ‘super’ victory

Zach Readdy has been in and out of the McHenry lineup this season. Monday night, he almost took a pitch out of a minor league ballpark. Readdy had a pair of two-out, two-run hits, and McHenry rallied to beat South Elgin 8-6 in the Class 4A Kane County Cougars Supersectional.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 09, 2025 at 11:04 pm CDT
Cary-Grove qualifies for first IHSA state finals since 2009 with win over St. Patrick

Cary-Grove qualifies for first IHSA state finals since 2009 with win over St. Patrick

Cary-Grove beat St. Patrick 9-2 on Monday night to win the Class 3A Schaumburg Supersectional and advance to the state finals for the first time since 2009.

By Michal Dwojak●
June 09, 2025 at 9:57 pm CDT
Photos: McHenry vs.South Elgin, Class 4A Kane County Cougars Supersectional baseball

Photos: McHenry vs.South Elgin, Class 4A Kane County Cougars Supersectional baseball

McHenry vs.South Elgin in the IHSA Class 4A Kane County Cougars Supersectional baseball on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva.

By Ryan Rayburn for Shaw Local News Network●
June 09, 2025 at 9:46 pm CDT
Photos: Cary-Grove vs. St. Patrick, Class 3A supersectional baseball

Photos: Cary-Grove vs. St. Patrick, Class 3A supersectional baseball

Cary-Grove defeats St. Patrick in the IHSA Class 3A supersectional baseball game on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg.

By Joe Lewnard - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 09, 2025 at 8:24 pm CDT
Photos: McHenry vs. Barrington, Class 4A McHenry Sectional Championship baseball

Photos: McHenry vs. Barrington, Class 4A McHenry Sectional Championship baseball

McHenry defeats Barrington in the IHSA Class 4A McHenry Sectional Championship baseball game on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at McHenry High School.

By Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local News Network●
June 07, 2025 at 5:10 pm CDT
Kaden Norman finishes what he starts, Cary-Grove tops Crystal Lake South for 1st sectional title since 2009

Kaden Norman finishes what he starts, Cary-Grove tops Crystal Lake South for 1st sectional title since 2009

Junior right-hander Kaden Norman finished what he started, and Cary-Grove beat rival Crystal Lake South 7-1 Saturday to capture the Class 3A Grayslake Central Sectional championship. It's the Trojans' first sectional title since 2009.

By Alex Kantecki●
June 07, 2025 at 5:08 pm CDT
Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Cary-Grove, Class 3A Grayslake Central Sectional Championship  baseball

Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Cary-Grove, Class 3A Grayslake Central Sectional Championship baseball

Cary-Grove defeats Crystal Lake South in the IHSA Class 3A Grayslake Central Sectional Championship baseball game Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Grayslake Central High School.

By Gregory Shaver●
June 07, 2025 at 5:01 pm CDT
Hot-hitting Landon Clements leads McHenry to back-to-back sectional titles

Hot-hitting Landon Clements leads McHenry to back-to-back sectional titles

Landon Clements finished a home run shy of the cycle Saturday as McHenry rallied to beat Barrington 7-3 in the Class 4A McHenry Sectional final, giving the Warriors back-to-back sectional titles for the first time.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 07, 2025 at 4:26 pm CDT
Merrick Sullivan’s ninth-inning blast breaks scoreless tie, leads Benet to win over Burlington Central

Merrick Sullivan’s ninth-inning blast breaks scoreless tie, leads Benet to win over Burlington Central

Merrick broke a scoreless tie with a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning, while Jake Rifenburg allowed zero earned runs over eight-plus innings to help Benet get a 3-0 victory over Burlington Central in a Class 3A sectional semifinal.

By Joel Boenitz●
June 05, 2025 at 9:53 pm CDT
Crystal Lake South’s Mark Pachla makes fast work of St. Viator

Crystal Lake South’s Mark Pachla makes fast work of St. Viator

Mark Pachla’s fastball might not be able to break a pane of glass, but Crystal Lake South's senior righty sure is a pain to hitters. He pitched a four-hit shutout Thursday to lead the Gators to a 4-0 win over St. Viator in a Class 3A sectional semifinal at Grayslake Central.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 05, 2025 at 8:57 pm CDT
McHenry celebrates Kaden Wasniewski’s return, victory over Huntley

McHenry celebrates Kaden Wasniewski’s return, victory over Huntley

As Kaden Wasniewski gets closer to a potential return to the mound for McHenry, the Warriors at least got their sophomore baseball star back on the infield Wednesday. His efforts, including a two-run double, helped McHenry beat Huntley 5-1 in a Class 4A sectional semifinal.

By Joe Aguilar●
June 04, 2025 at 10:19 pm CDT
Charlie Taczy’s gem leads Cary-Grove past Prairie Ridge

Charlie Taczy’s gem leads Cary-Grove past Prairie Ridge

Charlie Taczy's one-run complete game Wednesday powered Cary-Grove past Prairie Ridge and into Saturday's Grayslake Central Sectional championship game.

By Tim Froehlig for Shaw Local●
June 04, 2025 at 8:27 pm CDT

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