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Big Wins and Big Strikes in the Little Ten
Illinois, USAThursday, April 30, 2026
Newark vs. Earlville
- Result: 2–1 (Walk-off)
- Key Moment: Shawn Seyller’s solo homer in the 7th gave Newark the lead.
- Pitching: Eastin McBroom went 2‑hit, 17 K.
- Impact: Keeps Newark’s Little Ten record at 5–10.
Plano vs. Harvard
- Result: 5–1
- Pitching: Julian Gates 5 IP, 1 ER, 8 K.
- Highlights:
- Braylon Schmidt: 2‑for‑4, triple, 2 RBIs
- Eric Nunez: double, 3 runs, RBI
- Record: Plano moves to 8–12–1 overall.
Woodstock North vs. Sandwich
- Result: 7–3 (Conference win)
- Key Play: Five runs in the 5th inning.
- Sandwich Standout: Braden Behringer – 2 hits, 1 run.
Softball: Yorkville vs. Minooka
- Result: 9–7 (Comeback)
- Game Flow: Trailed 7–5, rallied in the 7th.
- Rally Leaders:
- Kayla Kersting – double, RBI (Destiny Barton)
- Ellie Fox – 5th‑inning home run
- Season: Yorkville’s record improves to 8–1 in the Southwest Prairie Conference.
Oswego vs. Bolingbrook
- Result: 7–4 (Strong finish)
- Highlights: Adalynn Fugitt & Jaelynn Anthony each hit two‑run homers.
- Season: Oswego now 8–1 in the Southwest Prairie Conference.
Earlville vs. Newark
- Result: 13–9 (Earlville wins)
- Highlights: Adelaide Johnson’s grand slam; Rylie & Zoey Carlson strong hitting.
- Record: Earlville remains at 3–4.
Plainfield North vs. Oswego East
- Result: 3–1 (Edge win)
- Key Players:
- Danielle Stone – single & double
- Carleigh Gregory – sole run for Oswego East.
Both teams stay competitive in their conferences.
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