High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Shutouts and Big Runs

"Downers Grove North dominated in their regional softball clash, shutting out Argo 6‑0 while two pitchers combined for five hits and eight strikeouts. The Trojans’ offense stayed quiet, but a key double from Sophia Lawson drove in two runs to keep the score even. Meanwhile, Benet staged a comeback against Neuqua Valley, scoring four in the fourth inning to pull ahead and win 8‑3. In Waubonsie Valley, Avery Arnold’s eight strikeouts helped the Tigers defeat Waubonsie 5‑2, with Lily Bobor hitting two doubles and earning an RBI. Riverside‑Brookfield’s bulldogs rolled 15‑0 over Kenwood, with Amelia Pytel pitching a three‑inning no‑hit and Trinity Stevenson hitting three doubles. Other notable victories included Nazareth’s 19‑0 rout of Chicago Kelly, Hinsdale South’s 24‑0 win over Chicago Washington, and Richards’ 10‑0 loss to Morton.In baseball, IC Catholic Prep pulled away from West Chicago with a 12‑3 win, fueled by seven runs in the fourth inning. Riverside‑Brookfield edged Larkin 4‑2, and Downers Grove North beat Addison Trail 4‑2 behind a solid pitching effort. Downers Grove South ran the ball in a 18‑0 win over Glenbard East, with Billy Skweres going 3‑for‑3 and four RBIs. Brother Rice won a close game against Lemont, 3‑2, while Joliet Catholic shut out St. Francis 10‑0. Soccer matches saw Lyons overpower Kenwood 9‑0, Downers Grove North defeat Reavis 5‑0, and Wheaton Warrenville South beat Glenbard North 9‑0. Other soccer wins included Wheaton North over Elgin, Hinsdale South against Montini, Glenbard South beating Solorio, St. Francis dominating Back of the Yards, and Westmont defeating Air Force Academy. "