Pitcher Noah Schultz has been impressive with Triple-A Charlotte. The strong start has earned the 2022 first-round draft pick a promotion to the Chicago White Sox.

Payton Kaefer plays big role in circle and batter’s box as Batavia snaps eight-game losing skid with 9-3 win over De La Salle.

Illinois-Chicago recruit Brynn Woods strikes out six for Kaneland in a 4-1 Interstate Eight Conference loss to Sycamore.

St. Charles East holds top spot, St. Charles North and South Elgin jump up and Burlington Central enters rankings.

Alec Gilsinn goes 3-for-4 with a double and also scores twice for Marmion in a 5-4 loss to Joliet Catholic.

Diego Gutierrez follows leadoff single with RBI double as Metea Valley takes 6-3 lead over Waubonsie Valley in suspended game.

West Aurora and South Elgin both move up, while Bartlett joins rankings topped again by Geneva.

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