Official account of @SaintViatorHS 🦁 Baseball. 2016 3A 4th 🏆, 2017 3A State Champions 🏆. #family
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I find it amazing that @IHSA_IL sends out a schedule and the spring sports only get 51% of their season, but makes sure Football gets 78% of theirs in the spring. Our spring athletes will lose almost 80% of games in 2 years.
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How in the world does the @IHSA_IL think it’s ok to move fall sports to the spring and give them the opportunity to play a full season and turn around and tell the spring sport, we are going to shorten yours. Winter sports gets 3 months. Spring sports get a month. No equality.
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Coach Joe Ryback. #RIP You will be missed by so many people that you have impacted. Saint Viator mourns the loss of a great MAN/Brother
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Jack Mahoney making his college debut for USC in the 9th inning. 3 up 3 down and a K to end the game.
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Saint Viator 1️⃣2️⃣
Marist 2️⃣
Tony Pluta: 4.0IP, 3H, 2ER, 8K
1-1, 2B, 3BB
Casey Hintz: 1-3, 2R, 2B, 4RBI
Dom McKevitt: 1-3, 2B, 2RBI
🦁’s (29-1) win the ESCC ⚾️ Championship for the first time in 2️⃣0️⃣ years 👏🏽.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports
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ESCC Accolades:
⚾️🏅Co-Player of the Year🏅⚾️
TONY PLUTA
⚾️🏅Co-Player of the Year🏅⚾️
CASEY HINTZ
⚾️Pitcher of the Year⚾️
CASEY HINTZ
⚾️Offensive Player of the Year⚾️
TONY PLUTA
⚾️Defensive Player of the Year⚾️
ZAN VON SCHLEGELL
⚾️Coach of the Year⚾️
MIKE MANNO
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🏆 REGIONAL CHAMPS🏆
(1) Saint Viator 1️⃣1️⃣
(9) Lake Forest 1️⃣
Casey Hintz: 5.0IP; 1H, 0ER, 7K
Joe Bollard: 3-3, 2R, 2B
Dylan Harer: 3-3, 2R, 2RBI
Dom McKevitt: HR
🦁’s will face Vernon Hills Wednesday @ Grayslake Central HS.
@PBRIllinois @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports @IHSBCA1
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Congratulations to our catcher Brandon Thomsen and his family on his commitment to Purdue University! We are so very proud of you! #LionPride #Committed
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To the Saint Viator ⚾️ Community:
Thank you for the last 10 years and for the unreal memories and relationships that have been built. I’m going to miss all of it.
- Coach Mu ✌️
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25 wins (ties school record) ✅
Beat 3 teams in playoffs that swept you in regular season ✅
Regional, Sectional, State Title ✅
🏆🥇- -🦁⚾️
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Congratulations to Casey Hintz '22 on being drafted by the Seattle Mariners! Once a Lion, Always a Lion! @caseyhintz04
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Big time accomplishment for Casey Hintz who committed to the University of Arizona.
He will join teammate Tony Pluta as Wildcats next year.
👏🏽
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(1) Saint Viator 4️⃣
(5) Vernon Hills 1️⃣
Casey Hintz: 7.0IP, 3H, 1ER, 5K
Dom McKevitt: 1-2, 2RBI
Dylan Harer: HR
🦁’s advance to Sectional Championship Saturday (11:00am) vs the winner of Grayslake Central/Crystal Lake South.
@PBRIllinois @Dion_JTsports @Quags57 @IHSBCA1
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First time; I believe that Saint Viator baseball has a pre-season All-American. Congrats to Casey Kmet. Well deserved and a great honor.
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This was on my lawn when I got home today. Great work by Yard Ink. Visit their site yardink.net.
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WE GOING TO THE SHIP!!!! 🦁's take down Marmion Academy 11-1!!! Class 3A State Championship tomorrow at 12pm!!
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*REGIONAL FINAL*
(2) Saint Viator 6️⃣
(10) Crystal Lake South 2️⃣
(Jr.) Tony Pluta (4.1IP, 0ER, 6K)
(Jr.) Ian Farrell (2-4, R, RBI, HR)
(Sr.) Nick Conenna (2-2, 2B)
👏🏽 to Head Coach Mike Manno on career win No. 300!
@PBRIllinois @dhpreps @Dion_JTsports
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Services for Coach Ryback. Friday 3-9 at Glukert in Arlington Heights. Funeral will be Saturday at Saint Viator HS at 10am in the Cahill gym
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REGIONAL CHAMPS!!
In a game that was not for the faint of heart...the 10 seed 🦁’s (21-16) beat 2 seed Mundelein by a score of 12-11 in 8 innings.
6 players had multiple hits for the 🦁’s led by Cori Korab who had 3.
Next game is Sectional Semi’s Thursday vs Libertyville.
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Pool party at coaches house to celebrate a great year. These are the memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all of my players over the years that have made an impact on me and my family. Love you all!!!
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Saint Viator Lions Baseball is so proud of these two signing their NLI's today. Zan von Schlegell will be attending Saint Thomas University. Dylan Harer will be headed to Winona State. Congrats guys! #LionsBaseball
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Congrats to Bryan Hatch on signing with Valparaiso University! The Beacons are getting a player that is talented, hard working, and a great teammate! We are very proud of you Bryan! @ValpoBaseball
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Q. Who is the only person to be a part of both conference ⚾️ titles (2002, 2022) in Saint Viator school history?
A. Pat Perkins
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*SECTIONAL SEMI-FINAL*
Saint Viator 🔟
Deerfield 1️⃣
(Jr.) Tony Pluta (2-3, 2RBI, HR)
(Jr.) Ian Farrell (3-4, R, RBI, 2B, 3B)
(Jr.) Joe Bollard (3-4, 3RBI, 2.0IP, 0ER, 2K)
(Sr.) James Gorman (2-3, 2R, RBI)
(Sr.) Nick Conenna (2-4, RBI)
@PBRIllinois @dhpreps @Dion_JTsports
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THE 🦁 's ARE GOING BACK TO STATE!!!! 13-4 winner over Benet to claim back 2 back Super Sectional Championships!!
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Congratulations to these 3 players on being selected to the ESCC ⚾️ All- Conference Team 👏👏
- Bryce Hellgeth (Sr.)
- Hunter Johnson (Sr.)
- Casey Kmet (Jr.)
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🦁’s ⚾️ has clinched the ESCC North Divison and will play on Monday, May 16th for the Conference Championship @ Wintrust Field (Schaumburg). Opponent TBD.
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👏🏽 Congratulations to the following players on their selection to the ESCC All-Conference Team:
Conor Warner (OF)
Casey Kmet (IF)
Jack Mahoney (P/IF)
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A 1 month season is not something. It’s a slap in the face. Have football play 4 games and see what their reaction would be. How are spring sports being impacted more then any other season for the 2 years in a row.
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Congratulations to all of our Senior players and their parents for their support of the Saint Viator Baseball program. 👏🏽
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Saint Viator 9️⃣
#6 Nazareth 1️⃣
Casey Hintz: 6.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 5K
1-4, R, 2RBI
Dom McKevitt: 1-4, R, 2RBI
Zan von Schlegell: 1-4, 2RBI
Connor Nicolas: 2-4, RBI
🦁’s take conference opener. Now 10-0. St. Pat’s Monday/Tuesday.
@PBRIllinois @Quags57 @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports
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Former Lion Casey Kmet started the season in LF and has played in two games for the University of Notre Dame. #LionforLife
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Welcome the newest member to Lions family. Coach Mucha and his wife had their first baby tonight. Mac Mucha(6Ibs 15oz)Super excited for the Mucha family. Wife and son are doing great!!!
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(6) Crystal Lake South 5️⃣
(1) Saint Viator 2️⃣
Zan von Schlegell: HR
Ian Farrell: 2-2, BB
Congratulations to Crystal Lake South on winning the Sectional Championship.
Thank you to our players and coaches on a memorable season.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports @Quags57
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🦁 win opener 4-3 over LaSalle-Peru in 8 inn! Cole K. w/ a HR +2B. Casey K with the walkoff single in bottom of 8th for the winner!
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Saint Viator 8️⃣
Woodstock 7️⃣
Tony. Pluta: 3-5, R, 2RBI, HR
2.1IP, 0H, 0ER, 3K
Dylan Harer: 2-4, R, 2RBI, HR
(Walkoff single)
Ian Farrell: Win, 2.0IP, 0ER, 4K
Joe Bollard: 3-5, 2R
🦁’s advance to Regional Championship Saturday.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports @Quags57
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My son keeping score at our 14U feeder game. Hopefully one day he will be in uniform, playing for the Lions!
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The Happiest of birthday wishes to our very own Coach Porter! Happy Birthday to you! #TheEagle
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Former Lion Jack Mahoney will get the start on the mound for the University of South Carolina on Sunday. #LionforLife
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Back 2 Back Sectional Champs!!! 🦁 with an 8-2 winner! ESCC showdown for the Super Sectional Monday at 4 vs Benet at North Central College.
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The 10 seed 🦁’s (20-16) take down 8 seed Prospect (19-12) 7-2 and advance to the Regional Championship.
Casey Kmet (HR) and Hunter Johnson (2B) each had 2 hits and Jack Mahoney went the distance on the mound striking out 9.
🦁’s take on 2 seed Mundelein (23-8) on Saturday.
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🏅ESCC All-Conference🏅
🥇ESCC Pitcher of the Year🥇
(Junior): TONY PLUTA
Positions: P, C
Conference Batting Stats:
.500 BA, (20-40), 5 2B, HR, 16 BB, 18 RBI
Conference Pitching Stats:
28.0 IP, 4-1, 2.00 ERA, 34 K’s
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⚾️ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP⚾️
(Sat, June 10)
St. Viator 🦁 (24-15)
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Marian Cath. 〽️ (24-15)
📍: Joliet-Slammers Stadium
⏰: 11:30
#bringthejuice
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🦁's going back to the Sectional Championship after beating Carmel 8-3!!!
Lions will play Grayslake Central at 1:30pm on Saturday!
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Saint Viator - 4️⃣
#14 Huntley - 2️⃣
@PBRIllinois
🦁’s (1-0) win season opener. Danny Thompson goes 3.2 IP for the win and Jack Mahoney gets the save.
Casey Kmet and Conor Warner each doubled in the win.
Next game: Saturday @ Deerfield HS
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🏅ESCC All Conference🏅
(Junior)- CASEY HINTZ
Positions: Shortstop, Pitcher
Conference Hitting Stats:
.348BA (16-46), 2 2B, 2 3B, 18R, 7RBI, 9SB, 11BB
Conference Pitching Stats:
3.2IP, 2 Saves in 2 opportunities, 3.81 ERA, 5K
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A pair of Lions are beginning their collegiate careers at the University of Arizona. Casey Hintz and Tony Pluta are freshman on the Arizona Wildcats roster. #LionforLife
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Jack Mahoney with the final out from last nights game. Many more to come for this young man. #hardworkpaysoff
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Congratulations to Jeffrey Beckert on his signing with Concordia University Chicago! Lions Baseball is very proud of you! @CUCbaseball
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Saint Viator 3️⃣
(#7) Van Buren, AR 1️⃣
Casey Hintz: 3.2IP, 0H, 0ER, 6K
Wally Augustyn: 2.0IP, 2H, 0ER, 2K, Save
Tony Pluta: 2-4, RBI, SB
Zan Von Schlegell: 1-3, 2RBI
🦁’s move to 5-0. Will find out later today if advancing to Final 4.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports
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Ben Dickey ‘15 and Cole Kmet ‘18 played each other at ND last night. Two of many alumni still playing at the next level.
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🏅ESCC All- Conference🏅
(Senior): Chase Carroll
Position: 1B, OF, P
Hitting Stats:
.500 BA (14-28)
6 R, 8 RBI, 5 2B, 2 3B, 3 BB, 4 SB
.648 OBP
.821 SLG
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Saint Viator 9️⃣
Joliet Catholic 0️⃣
Tony Pluta: 5.0IP, 1H, 12K
2-2, 2RBI, 2 BB, 3B
Casey Hintz: 2-4, 2R, 2RBI, 2B
Bryan Hatch: 2-4, R, (2) 2B
Joe Bollard: 2-3, RBI, 2B
🦁’s now 24-1, 9-1. Next up, Burlington Central on Tuesday.
@PBRIllinois @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports @IHSBCA1
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Saint Viator 1️⃣
Marist 0️⃣
Tony Pluta: 4.1IP, 1H, 0ER, 10K
2-3, SB
Casey Hintz: 2.2IP, 2H, 0ER, 2K, Save, RBI
Chase Carroll: 3-3, 2B
🦁’s improve to 21-1 and 8-1 in ESCC. Back at it tomorrow at home vs. Prairie Ridge (4:30pm).
@PBRIllinois @Dion_JTsports @Quags57 @IHSBCA1
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Saint Viator 1️⃣4️⃣
Tallassee, AL 1️⃣
Tony Pluta: 3-3, 2B, (2) HR, 6 RBI
Joe Bollard: 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI
Carter Johnson: 2-2, R
Chase Carroll: 2-2, RBI
Ty Schafer: 3.0IP, 5H, 1ER, 2BB, K
🦁‘s move to 2-0. 2nd game underway…
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Thanks for all the great memories Coach Taylor. Class act on and off the field. There will never be a better Coach that came through this school. Players from both programs were blessed to have you in their lives. God Bless. #GOAT#Taylormade. #15 state-trophies#FAUS
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The Lions have arrived in Arizona! Picture below of the Intrasquad site last night at Agua Fria HS. Many thanks to Don Spaniak and @AFOwlsBase for hosting us under their lights. We open game play today at 3pm vs Lowell, CA. #GoLions
ALT Agua Fria High School Baseball
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Saint Viator 1️⃣4️⃣
Warren 4️⃣
Casey Hintz: 3-3, 3R, RBI, 2B
Zan von Schlegell: 2-2, 2R, 3RBI, 2B
Joe Bollard: 2-2, 3R, 2RBI, 2B
Dom McKevitt: 2-3, 4RBI, 3B
🦁‘s now 31-1. Will play Grayslake Central tomorrow…weather pending.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports
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Saint Viator 7️⃣
Stevenson 6️⃣
Tony Pluta: 2-3, 2R, BB, 2B
Zan von Schlegell: 1-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
Dom McKevitt: 1-3, R, RBI, 2B
🦁’s score 3 in bottom of 7th to go to 28-1. ESCC championship Monday night against Marist.
@PBRIllinois @Quags57 @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports
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Your 2016 Lions win the Sectional for the first time since 1965! Lions will play Fenwick on Monday at North Central College. 4pm start.
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🏅ESCC All-Conference🏅
(Senior): Tony Pluta
Position: P/C/DH
Hitting Stats:
.452 BA (14-31)
9R, 9 RBI, 3 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 14 BB, 7 SB
.630 OBP
.806 SLG
Pitching Stats:
2-0, 11.1 IP, 0.62 ERA, 1 ER, 4 BB, 26 K
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Saint Viator 8️⃣
#23 Normal University 1️⃣
Ty Schafer: 5.0IP, 5H, 1ER, 3K
Zan von Schlegell: 2-3, 2RBI, BB
Dylan Harer: 1-3, 2B, 2RBI
Dom McKevitt: 1-4, R, 2B, 3RBI
🦁‘s complete downstate 🧹 and are 15-0. Carmel on Mon/Tue.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports
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Congratulations to Brock Harer and Ryan Jackson on their commitments to play baseball at the college level! Brock Harer will attend Winona State! Ryan Jackson will move on to Grinnell College! #GoLions #24 #1
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Saint Viator 1️⃣4️⃣
Deerfield 2️⃣
Jake VanBooven: 3.1IP, 0H, 0ER, K
Ian Farrell: 3-3, 3B, HR, 5 RBI
Joe Bollard: 1-1, HR, 2RBI
Bryan Hatch: 2-2, (2) 2B, RBI
Dom McKevitt: 2-2, 2B
🦁’s now 9-0. Next game @ Prospect on Thursday
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports
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Congrats to Cole and Casey Kmet for making 1st team All State coaches association. Very proud of these two young men.
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Saint Viator 6️⃣
Prairie Ridge 4️⃣
Tony Pluta: 2-3, 2R, RBI, HR
Dom McKevitt: 2-3, R, RBI
Dylan Harer: 2-3, RBI, 2B
Nick Napoleon: 2.2IP, 2H, 0ER, K
🦁’s now 22-1. Next up is the Dukes of York @ Wintrust Field on Wednesday.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports
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Congrats to Coach Manno! Well deserved!
Congratulations to our current Athletic Director and former head baseball coach at @ViatorBaseball, Mike Manno, on his recent election to the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Jan. 21st.
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Saint Viator 8️⃣
Crystal Lake Central 5️⃣
Joe Bollard: 2-2, 3R, 2B, HR, 2RBI, BB
Bryan Hatch: 1-2, R, 2RBI
Casey Hintz: 4.0IP, 5H, 0ER, 8K
1-3, R, RBI
Nick Napoleon: 2.2IP, 2H, 0ER, 2K
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports
🦁‘s improve to 6-0. Home game against EG Thursday.
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Saint Viator 8️⃣
Grayslake Central 0️⃣
Ty Schafer: 5.2IP, 2H, 0ER, 5K
Zan von Schlegell: 2-3, R, 2 RBI, 2B
Ian Farrell: 1-2, 2R, BB
1.0IP, K
Joe Bollard: 1-3, R, RBI
🦁’s go to 32-1. Home tomorrow vs Moline (weather permitting).
@PBRIllinois @Quags57 @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports
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Saint Viator 6️⃣
Marian Catholic 5️⃣
Casey Hintz: 5.0IP, 5H, 1ER, 7K
2-3, 2R, RBI, HR
Zan von Schlegell/Bryan Hatch: 2 run HR each
Connor Nicolas: 2-3, (2) 2B
Bollard: 2-3, 2B
🦁’s 26-1 and 10-1 in ESCC. Woodstock tomorrow.
@PBRIllinois @Quags57 @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports
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Saint Viator 🔟
Notre Dame 1️⃣
Casey Hintz: 6.1IP, 1H, 0ER, 10K
Tony Pluta: 2-4, R, 2RBI, HR
Chase Carroll: 2-4, 2R, 2RBI
Michael Nix: 2-3, 2R, RBI
Connor Nicolas: 1-3, 2B, 3RBI
🦁’s go to 19-1, 7-1. @ Prospect on Thursday.
@PBRIllinois @IHSBCA1 @Quags57 @Dion_JTsports
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Lions Win! 2025 IHSA Deerfield Regional Champions! Hunter Mills earns the victory tossing a complete game 7inn 5K 0BB. Jacob Oberwise 2-4 4 RBI. Jonathan Tschanz 2-2 RBI. Brandon Thomsen 2-2 RBI. Alec Harer 2-4. Saint Viator will move on to play Crystal Lake South on Wed.
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Saint Viator 1️⃣1️⃣
Greenway (AZ) 0️⃣
🦁’s (3-0) pound out 12 hits led by Conor Warner (3-3, 3R), Joey Brunetti (2-4, 3RBI), Jack Mahoney (2-2, 2RBI) and Jake Pulikowski (2-3, 2R).
Mahoney gets the Win (4.0IP, 1H, 6K).
@PBRIllinois @dhpreps
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Saint Viator 1️⃣2️⃣
Elk Grove 7️⃣
🦁‘s total 15 hits in the win (7-0). 2 hits a piece from:
- Pluta (2B)
- Farrell (2B)
- McKevitt
- Von Schlegell (2B)
- Carroll (HR)
Augustyn: 2.0IP, 0ER, 2K
Hogan: 3.0IP, 1ER, K
@PBRIllinois @Quags57 @IHSBCA1 @Dion_JTsports
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