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Alexis Vander Tuuk’s walk-off grand slam boosts Lockport to WJOL title game: The Herald-News Wednesday Roundup

SOFTBALL

Lockport 5, Providence 2: At the WJOL Tournament at Inwood, Alexis Vander Tuuk hit a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Porters (5-2) the win and advance them to Thursday’s title game against Lincoln-Way West.

Lincoln-Way West 10, Lincoln-Way Central 0 (5 inn.): At the WJOL Tournament at Inwood, Abby Brueggemann threw a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts in the semifinal game, leading the Warriors (8-3) to Thursday’s title game against Lockport. Hannah Borchert (double) and Kaylea Armstrong each had two hits for West, while Borchers and Jess Noga each had two RBIs.

Joliet Catholic 6, Joliet West 5: At the WJOL Tournament at Inwood, Ella Nurczyk singled in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh for the Angels (2-6). Addy Rizzatto had a pair of doubles for JCA, while Samantha Wright homered. Mallory Crisafulli (double) had three hits to lead Joliet West, while Laci Cole (double) had two hits.

Minooka 10, Coal City 0: At the WJOL Tournament at Inwood, Addison Crumly slugged her sixth home run of the young season and drove in three to lead the Indians (4-2). Olivia Carr and Teagan Nurczyk both had two hits. Ava Mills and Leah Jensen had a hit each for Coal City.

Plainfield Central 6, Andrew 4: Evelyn Prochaska had two hits, including a triple, and three RBIs to lead the Wildcats (7-1) to the nonconference win, while teammates Emma Sommerfeld (double), Emily Morales and Maesyn Overman each had two hits. Kaylynn Howe and Kierney Laterewicz combined for the win.

Morris 10, Corbin, TN 0 (5 inn.): Tessa Cryder threw a one-hitter with five strikeouts and added three RBIs. Alyssa Jepson was 2 for 3 with a home run and a double, while Halie Olson was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI, Miley Hughes (RBI), Ella Urbasek (RBI) and Tessa Shannon were all 2 for 3.

Morris 15, Pike County (TN) 0 (4 inn.): Mylie Hughes threw a perfect game with nine strikeouts for Morris (10-1), while Aubrey McConnell was 4 for 4 with two RBIs and Hailie Olson was 3 for 3 with a home run. Cami Pfeifer also homered.

TF South 16, Joliet Central 15: The Steelmen came up just short in a back-and-forth affair despite a three-run homer by Haydn Voss.

Bishop McNamara 10, Reed-Custer 0: Kirstin Klein and Mackenzie Foote each had a hit for the Comets (4-3) in the nonconference loss.

BASEBALL

Lincoln-Way East 14, Creekwood, TN 4: At the USA High School Challenge in Memphis, the Griffins’ Casey Mikrut was 2 for 2 to spark the offense, while Rocco Triolo homered. Colin Bettenhausen struck four in two innings of work for East (8-0).

Southside (GA) 6, Lincoln-Way West 4: At Cartersville, GA, Jacob Howard was 3 for 4 with two doubles and a home run for the Warriors, while Michael Pettit also had three hits.

Lincoln-Way West 14, Pikesville (GA) 0 (5 inn.): Owen Chudzinski and Matt Staniszewski each homered for the Warriors (5-1), while Matt Oberts and Nick O’Dette each had two hits.

GIRLS SOCCER

Providence 2, St. Laurence 0: Aubrey Curry and Gabby Tylka each had a goal for the Celtics, while goalie Gabriella Raczka recorded the shutout.

Lockport 7, Joliet Catholic 0: Makenna Klacko, Gianna Adamik and Evelyn Ryniejski all had two goals for the Porters, while Lily Nonte also scored.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Lincoln-Way Central def. Brother Rice 25-17, 25-23: The Knights improved to 7-1 on the season with the nonconference win.

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