Providence opens WJOL Softball Tournament with win over JCA: The Herald-News Tuesday Roundup

SOFTBALL

Providence Catholic 8, Joliet Catholic Academy 2: In the first round of the WJOL Tournament, the Celtics (3-2) got two hits, including a double, and two RBIs from freshman Bella Cortes. Angelina Cole and Bella Olszta each added two hits to back winning pitcher Macie Robbins. JCA (3-3) was led by Callan Kinsella (HR) and Addy Rizzatto with two hits each.

Lincoln-Way West 13, Joliet West 2: In the first round of the WJOL Tournament, Reese Cusack went 4 for 4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs to lead the Warriors (6-0) to the victory. Reese Rourke and Reese Forsythe each had two hits with a homer as well to support winning pitcher Abby Brueggemann. Alaina Grohar had an RBI for the Tigers (0-6), as did Madison Jadron.

Lincoln-Way Central 13, Coal City 0: In the first round of the WJOL Tournament, the Knights’ Brooke Seppi struck out 17 in a five-hitter. Olivia Rowell slugged a grand slam for Lincoln-Way Central, while Carly Karales was 3 for 4 and Mia Degliomini (triple) had three hits and Jamie Bolduc had two. D’Arcy Ness had two hits to lead Coal City (3-3).

Metea Valley 12, Bolingbrook 2: Mackenzie McGrath and Karina Choi each had two hits to lead the Raiders (1-4) in the nonconference loss.

Seneca 8, Henry-Senachwine 0: Tessa Krull threw a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts and one walk for the Irish (5-0), while Camryn Stecken was 3 for 4 with a double and a home run.

BASEBALL

Lincoln-Way West 8, Troy (OH) 5: Connor Essenburg had two hits, including a three-run homer, and struck out 10 in three innings to help lead the Warriors (6-0) to the victory. Michael Pettit had two hits and an RBI, while Anthony Vita earned the win in relief, striking out five in four innings.

Cambridge Christian 5, Lemont 4: At Skyway Park in Clearwater, Florida, Lemont (1-1-1) lost on a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh. Grady Garofalo, Matt Devoy and Mike Kalkowski each had two hits to lead the offense.

Joliet Central 4, Eisenhower 3: Andrew Nixon and Liam Ganzer each had two hits to lead the Steelmen (4-3) to the nonconference win, while Adam Sanchez had an RBI triple to back winning pitcher Tyler Long.

Romeoville 6, Stagg 2: Jonny Lee had two hits and Justin Perez had two RBIs to lead the Spartans (5-1) to the nonconference win. Ryan Uscila got the won, with Dominic Rizzatto recording the save.

Brother Rice 8, Lincoln-Way Central 7: Liam Arsich and Conor McCabe each had two hits for the Knights (3-1), while Gavin Cummings had three RBIs in the nonconference loss.

Coffee (GA) 1, Lincoln-Way East 0: Casey Mikrut had the lone hit for the Griffins (5-1) in the loss.

Coal City 7, Lisle 3: Ethan Olson allowed two hits and two runs in six innings, striking out 11 to lead the Coalers (9-1, 2-0) to the Illinois Central Eight win. Olson and Connor Henline had two RBIs to pace the offense.

Wilmington 9, Reed-Custer 0: Lucas Rink was 3 for 3 with two doubles to power the Wildcats (4-4, 2-0) to the Illinois Central Eight win. Kyle Farrell earnd the win, with the save going to Ryan Kettman. Alex Bielfeldt had two hits for the Comets (5-3, 0-2), while Brady Tyree had a double.

Seneca 3, Henry Senachwine 2: Winning pitcher Cam Shirey struck out 10 in a complete game and went 2 for 3 to help lead the Irish (2-5) to the win. Casey Klicker added a double and an RBI.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Joliet West 24-25-25, Lockport 26-9-15: The Porters (3-4) were led by Aiden Morgan (10 kills, 2 blocks), Ryan Dziadkowiec (21 assists) and Adam Gieser (8 kills, 5 digs).

GIRLS SOCCER

Lincoln-Way West 3, Bloom 0: Kiersten White scored all three goals for the Warriors (3-2), getting two assists from Jay Hughes. Natalie Kohlhagen recorded the shutout in goal.

Plainfield Central 4, Bolingbrook 1: The Wildcats improved to 4-1-1 with the Southwest Prairie Conference win.

BOYS TENNIS

Morris 5, Joliet Catholic Academy 2: Winners for Morris were Connor Barth, Hunter Lindenborn and Connor Bogard in singles and the doubles teams of Chris Ochoa/Tristan Olvera and Connor Ahearn/Shane Philips. Winning for JCA were the doubles teams of Cormac Wagner/Max Ruiz and Matthew/Perach Zabel.

BOYS WATER POLO

Lincoln-Way East 11, Lincoln-Way West 10: The Warriors fell to 7-5 with the loss.

GIRLS WATER POLO

Lincoln-Way East 17, Lincoln-Way West 8: Joey Roedl had six goals for Lincoln-Way West, while Grace Brown made 15 saves in goal.