DeKalb County Church League softball wraps up regular season

The 2022 regular season ended as the DeKalb County Church Softball league played four games plus an exhibition game earlier this week.

Christ Community crept out to an early lead and went on to defeat Bethany Road Bible, 12-1. Adrian Perez was the winner for Community while Kurt Oland suffered the loss. Jeff Maveus homered for Christ Community, and John Holloway drove in the lone run for Bethany Road.

Sycamore Methodist started its doubleheader night with a victory over previously undefeated First Baptist. John Reed picked up the win, and Keith Miller took the loss. Aaron Vowels had two hits to lead the Methodists.

Crossview also had a doubleheader but lost their first game to St. Paul, 9-7. Bob Gualandi picked up his sixth win and Bob Love was saddled with the loss. Crossview and Sycamore Methodist then met for the nightcap, with the Methodists coming out on top, 7-5. John Reed picked up his second win of the night, and Bob Love was the hard luck loser. Russ Sanderson and Jake Winters had two hits apiece for the Methodists.

Newman Center and Bright Field finished their regular season, with Newman coming out on top and LeoRoman picking up the win. The playoffs begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Sycamore Park. All eight teams will be in action.