The Ottawa softball team, led by three hits and three RBIs by Piper Lewis, defeated host Sterling on Wednesday, while Serena and Somonauk/Leland also earned softball wins. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

The Marquette baseball team scored three times in the first inning and used solid pitching performances from Alec Novotney and Griffin Dobberstein in a 3-0 victory over Eureka at Masinelli Field on a cold and windy Wednesday afternoon. The Crusaders are now 8-0 on the year.

Marquette defeated Eureka 3-0 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Masinelli Field in Ottawa.

Here are the 2025-26 All-Interstate 8 Conference boys bowlers from the winter season.

Here are the 2025-26 All-Interstate 8 Conference girls bowlers for the winter season.

Seneca's girls track and field team, Ottawa girls soccer, Marquette softball and Earlville/Leland baseball are among the winners featured in The Times Monday Roundup.

Peyton Marin’s two-run double to left field in the home half of the sixth inning broke a tie game and proved to be the winning knock Monday in the Bulldogs’ 8-6 victory.

Caden Durdan went 3 for 4 at the plate and drove in five runs as Marquette came from behind to take down Marmion 12-5 for its 25th consecutive win.

Seneca's Tessa Krull pitched and hit the Fighting Irish past Joliet Catholic on Saturday, while Marquette swept a doubleheader from Princeville. Plus, more results from around the Times area.