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Snelten to pitch on at University of Minnesota

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

It's hard to believe he was once -- in his words -- "a short, chubby kid" who didn't know anyone. That's because those who watched the Lakes standout pitch last season saw a tall, lanky left-hander on the mound.

Top prospects to play at next level

NEWS-SUN STAFF REPORT — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

While they don't pitch and catch on the same high-school baseball team, two of the area's best players made verbal commitments recently to continue their careers on the collegiate level. Warren senior catcher Scott Heelan and Lakes junior pitcher Nick Hibbing made commitments to NCAA Division I program.

Carmel, Lakes cruise into regional final

BY MIKE MADIGAN -- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Host Carmel rolled by Crystal Lake South 8-2 and Lakes knocked off Grayslake Central 12-2 on Thursday to advance to an IHSBCA regional final.

Season to remember ends for Lakes

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

They had the streak, the sweep, the one-inning home-run barrage and -- best of all -- the title. There were plenty of reasons why it was a season to remember at Lakes High School.

Bears' Witt makes up for lost time vs. Lakes

BY SEAN DUNCAN — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:00 CST

Tanner Witt wasn't able to contribute to Lake Zurich's North Suburban Conference championship last year because he was hurt. But the senior made his presence felt on Thursday, when the Bears repeated as league champs by beating Lakes 8-1.

NSC title game next for high-flying Eagles

By Dave Masterson dmasterson@scn1.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00 CST

Lakes High first-year baseball coach Bill Rosencrans realized way back in Game 3 of the young season that his young team could contend for its first North Suburban Conference Prairie Division title. Lakes, which has four juniors and a sophomore in its starting lineup, more than lived up to those expectations, clinching a share of the Prairie title on Monday -- despite losing 3-2 to Antioch -- thanks to a Grant loss that same day.

Snelton rallies to beat Vernon Hills

Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00 CST

It was a pre-game bullpen session gone bad that carried over into the biggest start of D.J. Snelton's young career.

First battle to Lakes in war for NSC Prairie title

By MICHAEL MADIGAN Special to the News-Sun — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00 CST

The first battle went to Lakes High's baseball team. The second battle will occur today. And if the Eagles win again, the season-long chase for North Suburban Conference Prairie Division championship should be their's as well. Lakes took a giant step toward a division title on Monday.

Lakes edges Grant

Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00 CST

Lakes 4, Grant 3: The Eagles (17-7) were led by Paul Kulka, who was 1-for-3 and drove in the game-winning run. Nick Hibbing got the win, striking out four over two innings.