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Payton, Conlon pace St. Rita to crown

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

The pitching of Shane Conlon and the hitting of tournament MVP Mark Payton helped St. Rita shut out Sandburg 9-0 Thursday night in the title game of the IHSBCA Phil Lawler Summer Classic at Benedictine University.

Greenfield breaks out for Sandburg

By Pat Disabato, Staff writer — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:00 CST

Sandburg right-hander Joe Greenfield has a fastball that can overpower many hitters.

Valach, Eagles stage another comeback

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Brant Valach's two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning rallied Sandburg to a 5-4 win over Waubonsie Valley Tuesday in the IHSBCA Phil Lawler Summer Classic, sending the Eagles to Wednesday's semifinals.

Sandburg takes down Oak Park

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 4, Oak Park 1: Ryan Billo pitched a seven-hitter, fanned seven and walked one to lead the Eagles (18-4) past the Huskies (19-8) at North Central.

Sandburg's rally sinks Lincoln-Way East

BY RANDY WHALEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg rallied from a three-run deficit in the fifth inning to beat Lincoln-Way East 10-7 on Thursday in the IHSBCA Joliet Regional final.

Biondo's bat keeps Crusaders rolling

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

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.

Thanks to Sutor, Eagles soared this spring

By Pat Disabato, Staff writer — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

For guiding Sandburg to the SouthWest Suburban Blue title, 30 wins and a supersectional berth, Doug Sutor is the SouthtownStar's Baseball Coach of the Year.

Fateful move for Mustangs' Stearns

BY PAT DISABATO pdisabato@southtownstar.com — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 18:00 CST

Junior Kyle Stearns went to Sandburg for two weeks as a freshman before deciding he'd be more comfortable at St. Rita. On Monday, his RBI triple was the pivotal hit in the Mustangs' 6-4 supersectional win over the Eagles, which earned St. Rita a trip to the Class 4A semifinals.

St. Rita bounces back vs. Sandburg

BY PAT DISABATO pdisabato@southtownstar.com — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

St. Rita fell behind 4-1 before rallying to knock off Sandburg 6-4 Monday in a Class 4A supersectional at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood.

Mustang rally: St. Rita downs Eagles

BY SEAN DUNCAN — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:00 CST

Kyle Stearns tripled home the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning as No. 2 St. Rita rallied from an early deficit to beat No. 1 Sandburg 6-4 Monday in a Class 4A supersectional in Crestwood.

Sandburg pitchers cool off Andrew

BY PAT DISABATO pdisabato@southtownstar.com — Sat, 6 Jun 2009 15:00 CST

Troy Jozsa fanned six in six-plus innings and Lucas Fritsch got the last three outs to lead top-ranked Sandburg past the host Thunderbolts 4-1 Saturday in the Class 4A Andrew Sectional final.

Fritsch, Eagles hold off upstart H-F

BY SEAN DUNCAN — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

Lucas Fritsch drove in the game's only run with two out in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting No. 1 Sandburg past Homewood-Flossmoor 1-0 in the Class 4A Andrew Sectional semifinals.

Eagles top Marist

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 4, Marist 1: Troy Jozsa's complete game led the top-ranked Eagles (28-2) to the regional championship at Sandburg. Tony Stramaglia went 2-for-3 with two runs, while Bob Newman had two RBI. Brant Valach and Ian O'Connor also had RBI for Sandburg.

Sandburg downs T.F. North

Wed, 27 May 2009 16:00 CST

Sandburg 11, T.F. North 1: The host Eagles (27-2) got a combined five RBI from Lucas Fritsch and Bob Newman to earn a regional victory over T.F. North. Ryan Billo went the distance for Sandburg, surrendering only two hits and striking out eight.

Sandburg rolls Oak Forest

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 11, Oak Forest 1: The No. 2 Eagles (24-2) won in five innings as winning pitcher Ryan Billo (6-1) threw a complete game and allowed only three hits to shut down the Bengals. Ian O�Conner was 2-for-2 with four RBI, Nick Kujawa was 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI and Brandt Valach was 2-for-3 with a triple to lead the Sandburg offense.

Sandburg shuts out Rich Central

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 12, Rich Central 0: Ryan Billo (2-for-3, two runs, homer, two RBI) and Brett Huff (2-for-2, two runs, three RBI) powered the No. 2 Eagles (23-2) past the Olympians in five innings.

Sandburg takes down Lockport

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 6, Lockport 4: The No. 2 Eagles held off Lockport in a SouthWest Suburban Blue contest as Tony Stramagalia went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.

Sandburg tale: It's a glove story

By Pat Disabato, Staff Writer — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00 CST

Sandburg coach Doug Sutor has boasted better hitting and pitching on some of his past teams, but he's arguably never had a better infield defense than the one his current Eagles deploy.

Eagles shut out Morgan Park

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 10, Morgan Park 0: No. 2 Sandburg earned the five-inning win behind a complete game from Phil Piecuch, who fanned eight and walked none. Brant Valach (2-for-3, home run, two runs), Lucas Fritsch (three RBI) and Ryan Billo (1-for-3, two RBI) provided the offense for the Eagles.

Sandburg takes down Stagg

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 9, Stagg 3: Alex Kazmierski, Matt Mistretta and Troy Josza all smashed two hits, while Lucas Fritsch pitched four strong innings for the fourth-ranked Eagles (18-2).

Sandburg tops Stagg

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 2, Stagg 0: No. 2 Sandburg was victorious in the SouthWest Suburban Blue behind Brian Billo (5-1), who threw a two-hit shutout and struck out four. Ian O'Connor (2-for-3, RBI) and Lucas Fritsch (1-for-3, homer) provided the offense for the Eagles (19-2, 11-1).

Sandburg downs Bolingbrook

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg 9, Bolingbrook 0: Phil Piecuch pitched five innings, allowing only a single hit while striking out six for No. 4 Sandburg (17-2, 9-1 Southwest Suburban Blue).