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Illinois Valley area baseball standouts named to the 2025 IHSBCA All-State Team

This week, the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association unveiled its 2025 All-State Team, celebrating standout athletes, including Class 1A champions Marquette’s Alec Novotney and Sam Mitre.

By J.T. Pedelty●

Marquette’s Alec Novotney named TCC player/pitcher of the year; all-conference baseball accolades announced

Marquette baseball's Alec Novotney has been named the Tri-County Conference Player and Pitcher of the Year, while the Interstate 8, Illinois Central Eight, Little Ten, Kishwaukee River and Heart of Illinois Conferences have released all-league baseball teams.

By Brian Hoxsey●

Grand Ridge’s Jim Heth umpired at 1A/2A state baseball

Grand Ridge native and Ottawa High School alumni Jim Heth was selected as part of the 12-man crew that umpired the Class 1A and 2A state baseball final four at Illinois Field in Champaign this past weekend.

By Brian Hoxsey●

Marquette flashed leather all the way to 1A title victory

As it was the previous season, the Marquette baseball team's defense was one of many keys in a tremendous spring and helped lead to a Class 1A championship game win on Saturday at Illinois Field in Champaign.

By Brian Hoxsey●

Marquette completes repeat, rallies in 7th to win 1A state title

The Marquette baseball team rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Father McGivney 6-5 in the Class 1A state championship game on Saturday at Illinois Field in Champaign. It's the second straight 1A title for the Crusaders.

By Brian Hoxsey●