After quickly falling behind in Wednesday's Class 2A Herscher Sectional semifinal against Manteno, Wilmington quickly responded, anchored by highlight days from seniors Ryan Kettman and Dirks Geiss in a 6-2 win.

Joliet Catholic lost to Dunlap in the Washington Sectional semifinals on Wednesday. “It’s only up from here. ... We’re only going to keep getting better.”

Minooka's potent offense continued its torrid postseason, and Zane Caves pitched masterfully as Minooka topped Normal Community 8-2 in the semifinal round of the Class 4A Normal Community Sectional on Wednesday.

After each team snapped a regional title drought this year, both Clifton Central and Gardner-South Wilmington had their seasons come to an end Wednesday in the Class 1A Dwight Sectional semifinals.

Downers grove thwart a Lockport rally to win the Class 4A Lockport Sectional semifinal 7-6.

Rocco Szambelan threw a six-hitter with seven strikeouts as JCA beat Morris 8-2 to win the Class 3A Joliet Catholic Regional title

Twin brothers Case and Caden Christensen handled the pitching, and the whole lineup chipped in on the hitting Saturday to lead Gardner-South Wilmington baseball to a 6-1, Class 1A title win at regional host Dwight.

Minooka continued its dominating play in the postseason breezing to an 11-1, five inning win over Plainfield Central in the championship game of the Class 4A Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional on Saturday.

Joliet West's season came to an end on Saturday with a 13-0 loss to Marist in the Stagg Regional finals.