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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Taking over as Oswego’s catcher, Payton Hatzinger tips hat to Iowa’s Kiyah Chavez with homer. ‘She’s my idol.’

Payton Hatzinger hits first career homer and catches two-hitter for Oswego in a 10-0 win over crosstown rival Oswego East.

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Just like her recruiting, Tennessee Martin-bound Gracie Del Toro gets going for West Aurora. ‘Triple threat.’

Tennessee Martin commit Gracie Del Toro tallies three hits as West Aurora rolls to a 18-0 Upstate Eight Conference win over Elgin.

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Rick Armstrong’s high school softball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

Undefeated St. Charles North takes over the top spot from St. Charles East, while Hampshire joins the rankings.

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Aurora Christian’s Noah Zappia, who was struggling with walks, shuts down St. Edward. ‘This means the world.’

Noah Zappia strikes out nine without a walk in four innings as Aurora Christian rolls to a 10-0 win over St. Edward.

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A game-tying grand slam isn’t enough for Kaneland’s Kanon Baxley. He legs out infield hit, too. ‘Be that guy.’

Kanon Baxley hits a grand slam, then legs out an infield hit and scores the winning run for Kaneland in a wild 11-10 victory over Rochelle.

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Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

St. Charles East and South Elgin make the biggest moves, while Aurora Christian enters the rankings.

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Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

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