June 03, 2025
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Zach Readdy’s big hit sends McHenry past Jacobs to regional title

By Tim Froehlig for Shaw Local
McHenry pitcher Brandon Shannon holds up the regional plaque after beating Jacobs 2-1 to win the Class 4A McHenry Regional title.

McHenry pitcher Brandon Shannon holds up the regional plaque after beating Jacobs 2-1 to win the Class 4A McHenry Regional title. (Tim Froehlig)

McHENRY – McHenry third baseman Zach Readdy knew as soon as the ball left his bat, he may have done something special.

Mired in a stagnant 1-1 tie and pitchers’ duel with Jacobs – with two outs and a runner on second in the bottom of the sixth inning of the Class 4A McHenry Regional title game – Readdy was ready for the moment.