The Marquette baseball team scored six runs in the third inning to defeat Somonauk 8-2 on Saturday. Plus, more results from around the Times area.
Ottawa High School athletic director Mike Cooper will retire on June 1 after 18 years at the position.
The Ottawa baseball — behind a huge day at the plate and on the mound from Adam Swanson — defeated Rochelle on Friday, while the Pirates’ Weston Averkamp and Michael Mills each won events at the I-8 track and field meet. Plus, more results from around the Times area.
Streator shut out Ottawa 2-0 in the play-in game of the Class 2A La Salle-Peru Regional on Friday, controlling possession to the tune of a nearly two-to-one edge in shots on goal.
Streator shut out Ottawa 2-0 in the Class 2A Regional semifinal game on Friday, May 10, 2024 at James Street Recreation Complex in Streator. Streator advances to play Morton in the regional semifinals next week in La Salle.
Seneca, Newark and Somonauk/Leland softball, Streator baseball score Thursday evening victories, plus more in The Times Area Roundup.
The Seneca girls track and field team won its 12th consecutive Class 1A sectional championship, while Newark placed second in Thursday's wet and cold event in Seneca.
With the release of Class 3A's playoff schedules, the postseason picture is now complete for Times-area softball and baseball teams.
Ottawa defeated L-P 13-4 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Ottawa High School.