Charlie Eastland scored a sensational goal with 29 seconds remaining in regulation, giving Johnsburg a thrilling 2-1 victory over Timothy Christian in a Class 1A state semifinal Thursday.

Merrick broke a scoreless tie with a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning, while Jake Rifenburg allowed zero earned runs over eight-plus innings to help Benet get a 3-0 victory over Burlington Central in a Class 3A sectional semifinal.

Mark Pachla’s fastball might not be able to break a pane of glass, but Crystal Lake South's senior righty sure is a pain to hitters. He pitched a four-hit shutout Thursday to lead the Gators to a 4-0 win over St. Viator in a Class 3A sectional semifinal at Grayslake Central.

Crystal Lake Central co-op dropped its first-ever IHSA state semifinal game Thursday when the Tigers lost 13-6 to two-time defending champion Loyola. Central will play for third place Saturday.

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Crystal Lake Central co-op takes on Loyola Academy in a girls lacrosse state semifinal match on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Hinsdale.

Prairie Ridge junior Reese Mosolino, calm as ever, pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the top of the sixth inning, and the Wolves' bats backed her up with three doubles to beat Belvidere North 3-0 and reach the Class 3A Sycamore Sectional final.

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The Johnsburg and Timothy Christian girls soccer teams met Thursday in a Class 1A state semifinal matchup with the winner to play in Saturday's championship game against Columbia.

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The Prairie Ridge softball team met Belvidere North Thursday in a Class 3A sectional semifinal at Sycamore High School. The winner will advance to Friday's championship game against Crystal Lake Central.

As Kaden Wasniewski gets closer to a potential return to the mound for McHenry, the Warriors at least got their sophomore baseball star back on the infield Wednesday. His efforts, including a two-run double, helped McHenry beat Huntley 5-1 in a Class 4A sectional semifinal.