Big Wins and Big Strikes in the Little Ten

The day started with a dramatic finish for Newark, as Shawn Seyller’s single in the seventh inning sent the team ahead with a walk‑off. The game was tight, but Newark’s pitcher, Eastin McBroom, delivered a two‑hit gem that included 17 strikeouts. Newark finished the match with a 2‑1 victory over Earlville, keeping their record at 5-10 in the Little Ten Conference. Across town, Plano pulled away from Harvard with a decisive 5‑1 win. Julian Gates dominated on the mound, allowing just one earned run over five innings while striking out eight batters. Key hitters for Plano were Braylon Schmidt, who went 2‑for‑4 with a triple and two RBIs, and Eric Nunez, who had a double, three runs scored and an RBI. The game moved Plano to 8-12-1 overall. Woodstock North secured a conference win against Sandwich, scoring five runs in the fifth inning and finishing 7‑3. For Sandwich, Braden Behringer was a standout with two hits and a run scored.In softball, Yorkville staged a comeback against Minooka. After trailing 7‑5, Yorkville rallied in the seventh to win 9‑7. Kayla Kersting led the rally with a double that drove in Destiny Barton, and Ellie Fox hit a home run in the fifth. Yorkville’s 20‑6 record improved to 8-1 in the Southwest Prairie Conference. Oswego also finished strong, beating Bolingbrook 7‑4. Adalynn Fugitt and Jaelynn Anthony each hit two‑run home runs, propelling Oswego to an 8-1 record in the Southwest Prairie Conference. Earlville outlasted Newark with a 13‑9 win, powered by Adelaide Johnson’s grand slam and strong hitting from Rylie Carlson and Zoey Carlson. The victory kept Earlville’s record at 3-4. Finally, Plainfield North edged out Oswego East 3‑1. Danielle Stone contributed a single and a double for the Wolves, while Carleigh Gregory provided the lone run for Oswego East. Both teams remain competitive in their respective conferences.