Wednesday’s Shaw Local Sports Roundup in The Herald-News

In a thrilling baseball matchup, the Wilmington Wildcats dominated the Coal City team with a final score of 9-2 in an Illinois Central Eight Conference victory on Wednesday. Zach Ohlund was the star player of the game, going 2 for 3 with four RBIs and a run scored. Ryan Kettman also had a strong performance, going 2 for 5 with two runs scored, while Kyle Farrell struck out nine batters through six innings.

In another exciting game, Lincoln-Way West secured a 10-4 victory over Lockport in just six innings. Conor Essenburg was the standout player for West, striking out 11 batters in 4 2/3 innings pitched. Essenburg also had a great day at the plate, going 3 for 5 with three RBIs. Ben Shea and Jacob Willis also contributed to the win, driving in runs and hitting a homerun.

Across town, Seneca dominated Streator with a final score of 13-1 in just five innings. Joshua Lucas, Nathan Neal, and Austin Aldridge all hit home runs during the Tri-County Conference win. Aiden Vilcek and Cameron Shriey also had impressive performances, driving in runs and securing the win on the mound with five strikeouts through two innings.

These thrilling baseball matchups showcased the talent and determination of these high school athletes, leaving fans excited for the rest of the season.