Softball

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

The Crystal Lake Central softball team stayed undefeated with a 13-1 win over crosstown rival Crystal Lake South. Plus more softball, baseball, girls soccer, girls lacrosse, boys tennis and boys volleyball scores.

Marquette defeated Streator 4-3 on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Streator High School.

Marquette No. 8 hitter Lily Brewer and No. 9 batter Kinley Rick combined for four of the visiting Crusaders’ seven hits and both of the seventh-inning RBIs that proved vital in a 4-3, nonconference victory over the Streator Bulldogs.

Geneva baseball secured the DuKane Conference series win over Wheaton Warrenville-South with a win in the final game. That and more results from Wednesday in the Kane County Chronicle sports roundup

Jacobs freshman Skylee Ferrante pitched four perfect innings of relief with nine strikeouts as the Golden Eagles rallied from a six-run deficit to defeat Dundee-Crown 9-7 on Wednesday.

Riley Silvers’ home run with two outs in the third inning broke up Cassidy Cavazos’ no-hitter and set the stage for Naperville Central’s comeback in an 8-4 win over DeKalb on Wednesday.

Newman hosts Bureau Valley in softball Wednesday, April, 16, 2025. Newman took the win 6-5.

The DeKalb softball team welcomed DuPage Valley Conference foe Naperville Central Wednesday afternoon.

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.

Holly Smith recorded a walk-off single in the eighth to help St. Charles East softball over Kaneland, while the Saints' baseball team secured their first DuKane Conference series win over Glenbard North. That and more in Tuesday's Kane County Chronicle sports 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.

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.

South Carolina commit Hannah Wulf tossed a two-hit complete-game shutout as Wheaton North started DuKane Conference play strong with a 3-0 victory over St. Charles North.

After an 0-8 start to the season, the Joliet West softball team scored 13 runs in the first inning and beat Joliet Central 19-1 on Tuesday for its second straight win.

St. Charles North hosted Wheaton North in varsity softball on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in St. Charles.

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.

Jalese Hays, who had homered earlier in the game, reached on a dropped third strike in the bottom of the seventh to spark the winning rally for Lincoln-Way Central in a 3-2 win over Marist

The Ottawa softball team bounced back quickly from a two-run deficit against Kaneland in Monday's 5-2 Interstate 8 Conference victory in Ottawa.

Ady Kiddy and Kylie Carroll both hit home runs, while Prairie Ridge's Reese Mosolino struck out nine and stranded the tying run at second base in the seventh inning as the Wolves beat Huntley 3-2 in Fox Valley Conference action Monday.

Oregon's Isabelle Berg struck out 13 batters in a complete 7-0 shutout over Rock Falls on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Oregon Park West.

Huntley faces Prairie Ridge during Fox Valley Conference softball game on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake.

Whether it's hitting home runs, legging out triples or showing a patient approach at the plate, Yorkville junior and Iowa commit Kayla Kersting has been her team's tone setter since moving to leadoff.

The Kankakee girls track and field team placed third at the JJK/AL Joyner Classic and more in Saturday's Daily Journal Roundup.

Seneca shut out Serena 6-0 on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Seneca High School.

Seneca junior pitcher Tessa Krull pitched a complete-game, one-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts in a 6-0 victory over Serena on Saturday. The Fighting Irish are now 10-0.

Crystal Lake Central's pitching has been magnificent during a 7-0 start, Marian Central ace Christine Chmiel plans to lead the Hurricanes to a lot more wins, and more in this week's Northwest Herald softball notes.

A 12-run fourth inning fueled the Kays in Southland Athletic Conference action and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

Burlington Central softball won a barn burner against Geneva, while St. Charles North softball and St. Charles East girls soccer started tournament play with big wins. That and more prep sports results from Kane County Chronicle teams on Friday.

After dropping their first nine games of the season, the Joliet West softball team picked up a 4-2 victory over the hot-starting Providence Celtics.

Marengo slugger Gabby Christopher hit home runs in her first two at-bats and the Indians rolled past Sycamore 12-2 on Friday.

The Marengo softball team traveled to Sycamore Friday afternoon to take on the Spartans in a nonconference matchup.

Crystal Lake Central senior pitcher Makayla Malone struck out a career-high 17 batters in a 2-1, eight-inning win against Marian Central on April 3. Malone was voted the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week by readers.

Oswego sophomore Leah McKenzie continued a sizzling start to her season with a solo home run, and NIU recruit Aubriella Garza struck out eight in a five-hit gem as the Panthers won at Wheaton Warrenville South 2-1 in a matchup of unbeatens.

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.

Bradley-Bourbonnais beat Lockport 5-0 at home on Thursday in a game between SWSC teams that are in the top 16 of the Illinois Coaches Association rankings.

Mya Leon netted six goals to help St. Charles East girls soccer win its conference opener, while Batavia girls soccer and Aurora Central Catholic and Kaneland softball enjoyed big wins. That and more in Thursday's Kane County Chronicle prep sports roundup.

Morrison downed the Marcos in baseball and softball action on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The Mustangs beat the Marcos 16-3 and the Fillies shut out the Lady Marcos 16-0.

The Boilermakers beat Lockport 5-0 at home on Thursday in a game between SWSC teams that are in the top 16 of the Illinois Coaches Association rankings.

Burlington Central junior Isabelle Reed struck out 14 in six innings, and the Rockets' offense heated up in a 14-0 Fox Valley Conference victory over Crystal Lake South on Thursday.

Powered by a home run and two RBIs from Bobbi Snook and a complete-game, three-hit shoutout with 13 strikeouts by Adelynn Russell, Ottawa defeated Addison Trail 3-0 on Thursday.

Glenbard East sophomore pitcher Claire Bolda tossed a five-inning perfect game with 10 strikeouts, including the first seven she faced, as the Rams blanked Glenbard South 10-0 on Thursday.

Wheaton Warrenville South hosted Oswego in girls varsity softball on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Wheaton.

After earning back-to-back shutout wins Tuesday and Wednesday, the Coal City softball team was stymied in Thursday's nonconference clash with Plainfield South.

Sparkling defensive play highlighted Plainfield South's 9-3 win over Coal City on Thursday.

St. Francis freshman Alyssa Freeman, who went 14 for 23 (.609 average) with a double and four home runs while driving in 15 runs and crossing the plate across seven games, was voted as the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Oswego senior Aubriella Garza, who homered in Oswego’s win over West Aurora and homered and doubled in the Panthers’ win over Downers Grove South, is the Record Newspapers Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.

The Coal City baseball team beat Peotone for its 10th straight win and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal Roundup.

Coal City's Masyn Kuder twirled a two-hit shutout to lead the Coalers past Peotone in an ICE Conference showdown Wednesday.

In a battle between Illinois Central Eight Conference aces, Coal City's Masun Kuder twirled a two-hit shutout to lead the Coalers past Peotone.