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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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