Johnsburg pulled out a 3-2 win when, with Tayden Pinkowski at the plate with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, Marengo reliever Alex Johnson was called for a balk.

Huntley baseball scores early in a win, Huntley softball knocks off Cary-Grove, and Huntley girls track and track cruises in the FVC, plus more baseball, softball and girls soccer in Monday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.

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Marengo faces Johnsburg in a Kishwaukee River Conference baseball game against on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Johnsburg High School.

Prairie Ridge softball stayed undefeated Saturday after a pair of wins over Glenbrook South. Plus plenty of more softball, baseball, girls soccer, boys tennis, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball scores.

Stephen and Stacie Spiewak weren't sure what to expect when they started the homestay program for the McHenry County Youth Sports Association’s Summer International Championships. Nine years later, their family has created numerous lifelong bonds.

Donovan Christman led a hot McHenry hitting attack with a home run, double and five RBIs to beat Batavia, and more in Friday's Northwest Herald sports roundup.

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Huntley faces Crystal Lake Central Co-op in Fox Valley Conference lacrosse match on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Crystal Lake Central High School in Algonquin.

Marengo senior catcher Kylee Jensen helped the Indians to a 5-0 week, going 13 for 19 (.684 batting average) with seven RBIs, 11 runs scored and two home runs. Jensen was voted the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week.

Jacobs freshman Kylie Deegan netted a hat trick Thursday night to help the Golden Eagles beat Hampshire 4-2.