Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

# **⚾ Baseball & Softball: Dramatic Wins & Standout Performances**

## **Baseball Showdowns**

### **Lemont Stages Thrilling Comeback Against Montini**
In a heart-stopping sixth inning, Lemont’s baseball team erased a deficit to claim an **8-7 victory** over Montini. The pivotal moment arrived when Zane Schneider’s clutch single off Grady Garofalo plated the go-ahead run with two outs. Pitcher Luke Marusarz sealed the win with **3.1 scoreless innings** and three strikeouts. Though Montini’s Santino Mateja delivered a two-hit game, it wasn’t enough to overcome Lemont’s late surge.

### **Benet Dominates Wheaton North**
Benet’s offense exploded early, building a commanding **12-1 lead by the fourth inning** before holding off Wheaton North’s rally in a **13-7 win**. Hawke Lawler led the charge with **two home runs and four RBIs**, while Jack Clevenger contributed a double and three RBI. The Redwings’ explosive start proved unstoppable.

### **Glenbard West Crushes West Chicago**
Glenbard West’s bats were relentless in a **18-3 demolition** of West Chicago. Charlie Harvey delivered **four RBIs and two doubles**, while Max Baaken added a double and three runs. The Hilltoppers’ dominance was on full display.

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Softball Highlights

York Falls Just Short Against Downers Grove North

York’s softball team mounted a furious comeback from a 9-3 deficit, but a wild pitch in the sixth inning handed the lead to Downers Grove North. Madden Taylor’s three-run homer (four RBIs total) kept York in the game, but Downers Grove North’s Rhys Dominow matched with a three-run blast of his own, securing the win.

Wheaton Academy Edges Schaumburg

TJ Sias delivered a masterclass on the mound, leading Wheaton Academy to a 3-1 victory over Schaumburg with a dominant pitching performance.

Benet & Riverside-Brookfield Dominate

Benet 13, Naperville North 1 – Alaina Rosner went 3-for-3 with five RBIs, powering Benet’s lopsided win.
Riverside-Brookfield 7, Glenbard West 1 – Amelia Pytel struck out 13 batters, leading her team to a convincing victory.

Girls Soccer Standouts

Wheaton Academy Shuts Out Hope Academy

Wheaton Academy blanked Hope Academy 8-0, with Gianna Hughes scoring a hat trick and multiple teammates finding the net.

Benet Outlasts Andrew

Benet secured a 3-1 win over Andrew, fueled by goals from Annie Fitzgerald and her teammates.