After playing a backup role this spring, Justin Biondo is making the most of his expanded playing time for Brother Rice. He drove in five runs Wednesday in the Crusaders' 14-13, eight-inning win over Sandburg.
After playing in a USA Baseball 18-and-under national tourney last week, Mark Payton was back at St. Rita on Tuesday. He didn't skip a beat, reaching base four times and slugging a homer in a split with Mount Carmel.