Stories about Wilmington high school sports
The Bishop McNamara softball team beat Wheaton Academy 16-8 to improve to 7-0 in Chicagoland Christian Conference play and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Enzo Infelise homered twice and drove in six runs in a Providence Catholic baseball win, plus more results in baseball, softball, boys and girls track and field and girls soccer in Wednesday's Herald News sports roundup.
The Bradley-Bourbonnais softball team lost an extra-inning SWSC battle to top-ranked Lincoln-Way Central, Beecher's Ava Lorenzatti and Taylor Norkus were dominant in a doubleheader sweep and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Minooka's baseball team improved to 17-2 with a win over Oswego, plus other area action in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup.
The Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball team beat Lincoln-Way East on the road Monday to avenge last week's loss to the Griffins and more in Monday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Lincoln-Way East baseball suffered just its second loss of the season and more in the Herald-News Monday Roundup.
Wilmington got a leadoff homer from Ryan Kettman and a stellar pitching performance from Lucas Rink as it rolled to a 9-0 win over Coal City on Monday.
Wilmington totaled 15 hits on the day, including a leadoff homer from Ryan Kettman and three-run Zach Ohlund blast, to give Lucas Rink plenty of run support at Coal City Monday.
Wilmington earned a 9-0 Illinois Central Eight Conference win at Coal City Monday, April 21, 2025. Buy photos here: https://heraldnews.smugmug.com/April-2025/Wilmington-at-Coal-City-baseball
Lincoln-Way East edges Lemont in baseball after 14 innings, Providence baseball lost to an out of state opponent and more in the Herald-News Saturday roundup.
Peotone's Sophie Klawitter threw a one-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts in the Blue Devils' win to cap off her dominant week, and more in Friday's Daily Journal Roundup
Plainfield Central's baseball team improved to 12-3 with a big win over Westmont and other area action in Friday's Herald-News Roundup.
The Bishop McNamara baseball team scored three runs in the fifth inning to win a Chicagoland Christian Conference contest over Wheaton Academy 3-2, and more in Thursday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Plainfield Central, Plainfield South win baseball, Lincoln-Way Central, Lemont win softball. That and more in Thursday's roundup.
Bishop McNamara's Joslynn Dole and Kankakee's Kylee Cunningham both threw no-hitters Wednesday to lead their teams to wins and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal Roundup
Cole Hampson and Case Christensen drove in a pair in a baseball win for Gardner South Wilmington. Lily Buck tripled and drove in three to lead GSW softball to the win. Plus more scores from girls soccer, baseball and Softball in Wednesday's Herald News Sports Roundup.
The Bishop McNamara baseball team picked up its first Chicagoland Christian Conference win of the season, Peotone's Sophie Klawitter threw another no-hitter and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Taylor Stefancic's three-run home run, Madisyn Rossow's grand slam and Ally Allgood's solo shot highlighted Wilmington's brilliant day at the dish in Tuesday's 13-3 win over Herscher.
Lincoln-Way East softball stayed unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Lockport and other area action in Tuesday's Herald-News Roundup
Wilmington baseball kept its perfect ICE record in tact, Peotone's Sophie Klawitter threw a perfect game and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.
Lemont baseball defeated Hillcrest in five innings and more in the Herald-News Monday roundup.
Wilmington claimed a 3-0 victory over Herscher on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Lincoln-Way East plated seven runs in the last two innings two capture an 8-7 win over rival Lincoln-Way West on Monday.
Lincoln-Way West, Minooka and Morris were among the area baseball winners, and more in Saturday's Herald-News Roundup.
The Kankakee girls track and field team placed third at the JJK/AL Joyner Classic and more in Saturday's Daily Journal Roundup.
A 12-run fourth inning fueled the Kays in Southland Athletic Conference action and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.
Lockport, Wilmington win baseball, Lincoln-Way Central, Reed-Custer win softball. That and more in Friday's Herald-News roundup.
Lincoln-Way West's pitching staff wasn't very sharp early in Friday's matchup with Lincoln-Way East. But Lucas Acevedo took care of that when he entered in relief, and the Warrior bats woke up to help them collect an 8-2 victory.
The Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball team picked up a 5-2 road win over Sandburg for their first conference victory and more in Thursday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Kyle Farrell struck out 13 to lead Wilmington past Manteno, plus wins for Joliet Catholic and Lockport baseball and Morris and Lemont softball. That and much more in Thursday's The Herald-News roundup.
Coal City baseball and softball defeat Peotone plus more softball, baseball and boys and girls track and field results in Wednesday's Herald News Sports Roundup.
Minooka baseball dominates Joliet Central and more in the Tuesday Herald-News roundup.
The Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball team fell 5-4 to Sandburg in their SouthWest Suburban Conference opener and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Manteno scored seven runs in the fifth inning on Tuesday, and later outlasted a comeback push from Wilmington, to win 9-7 in a matchup of the top two teams in the ICE.
Manteno outlasted Wilmington to win 9-7 on Tuesday, April 8. Purchase photos here: https://heraldnews.smugmug.com/April-2025/Manteno-vs-Wilmington-Softball
Despite 10 strikeouts from pitcher Mylie Hughes, Morris dropped its Interstate Eight Conference softball opener, plus more in The Herald-News Monday Roundup.
The results of the annual WJOL Softball Tournament showcased the depth and quality of the teams in the area. That and more in Rob Oesterle's Herald-News softball notebook.
The Joliet Central baseball team fell to Richards and more in the Herald-News Saturday Roundup.
Bolingbrook baseball wins, Coal City wins softball, Lockport wins boys volleyball. That and more in Friday's Herald-News roundup.
Alaina Clark scores four goals and Audrey Powlick added three as Wilmington beat Momence 9-0 for its first win of the season.
Wilmington picked up its first win of the season Friday, scoring early and often in a 9-0 win at Momence.
Beecher pitcher Taylor Norkus threw a perfect game Thursday as the Bobcats improved to 6-0 on the season, and more in Thursday's Daily Journal Roundup.
Reed-Custer, Plainfield Central win baseball, Providence, Seneca win softball. That and more in Thursday's roundup.
It wasn't exactly an even performance, but Lockport did just enough to best Joliet West in a WJOL/Don Ladas Memorial Tournament quarterfinal matchup Thursday.
Conor Essenburg and Lincoln-Way West baseball won a pair during the Georgia trip. Lincoln-Way East and Plainfield North also won during their spring break trips. Plus more scores from baseball, softball and girls soccer in Wednesday's Herald News Sports roundup.
As outdoor season revs up, here is a look at the 2025 boys track and field season across the Herald-News area.
The Kankakee baseball team blew out Thornton 19-0 at home and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup.
Results from the WJOL Softball Tournament and more in the Herald-News Tuesday Roundup