Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win after delivering three strikeouts in 3⅓ scoreless innings. Montini’s Santino Mateja collected a double‑hit game, but the team could not keep up. Across town, Benet dominated Wheaton North with a 13‑7 win. Hawke Lawler hit two home runs and collected four RBIs, while Jack Clevenger added a double and three RBI. The Redwings’ offense surged early, taking a 12‑1 lead in the fourth and holding off Wheaton North’s rally. The Glenbard West team outplayed West Chicago, finishing 18‑3. Charlie Harvey recorded four RBIs and two doubles, whereas Max Baaken added a double and three runs. The Hilltoppers’ offense was the main driver behind the decisive score.

York’s softball squad pulled a comeback from a 9‑3 deficit, but a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth handed the lead to Downers Grove North. The Dukes’ Madden Taylor hit a three‑run homer, driving in four runs. Downers Grove North’s Rhys Dominow also had a three‑run homer and four RBI. In other highlights, Wheaton Academy’s baseball team edged Schaumburg 3‑1 with a solid pitching performance by TJ Sias. Softball saw Benet overpower Naperville North 13‑1, with Alaina Rosner going 3‑for‑3 and five RBI. Riverside‑Brookfield defeated Glenbard West 7‑1, featuring Amelia Pytel’s 13 strikeouts. Girls soccer also featured notable performances. Wheaton Academy defeated Hope Academy 8‑0, with Gianna Hughes scoring a hat trick and multiple teammates contributing goals. Benet secured a 3‑1 win over Andrew, thanks to goals from Annie Fitzgerald and others.

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