Ian Krol, a senior for the Neuqua Valley Wildcats, narrowed his college baseball choice to the Arizona Wildcats and Kentucky Wildcats. In the end, Krol chose Arizona for reasons like good climate, facilities, players and especially coaching.
Illinois state champ Brookfield finished second in the Senior Babe Ruth Ohio Valley Regional after losing twice to the Hammond Chiefs on Tuesday at T.F. North High School.
Jordan Polito, a rising sophomore at Mount Carmel, has been an impact player on the mound and at the plate for the Hammond Seminoles, who are seeking a berth in the Mickey Mantle (15-16) World Series.
Matt Hartmann no-hit Elk Grove for six innings en route to a 3-1 win over Elk Grove Friday in the semifinals of the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association summer state tourney.