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Surprising Eagles soar to new heights with title run

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

BASEBALL -- Chris Rivera didn't think much of Taft's prospects this season.

Eagles pull off upset, then claim first regional title

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

Taft looked unstoppable in Saturday's Maine South Regional championship against Leyden. Sporting a three-run lead, Taft's ace pitcher was tossing a one-hitter in the bottom of the fourth.

New Trier ends Eagles' playoff run

BY ROB VALENTIN — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:00 CST

New Trier put an end to Taft's Cinderella playoff run with a 5-1 victory Wednesday in the Class 4A Glenbrook South Sectional semifinals. Bob Cook went the distance for New Trier.

Taft explodes for first regional title

BY ROB VALENTIN — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00 CST

After blowing a three- and two-run leads, Taft scored nine times in the top of the seventh to defeat Leyden 17-8 Saturday in the Class 4A Maine South Regional final.

Taft downs Notre Dame

Wed, 27 May 2009 16:00 CST

Taft 6, Notre Dame 2: Chris Rivera surrendered six hits in leading Taft (23-4) to victory at the Maine South Regional. Mike Kurotobi added two hits and a run scored for the Eagles.

Eagles regroup after setback in city semifinals

Thu, 28 May 2009 04:00 CST

Taft's dream of a city championship came to an abrupt end as the Eagles fell to Clemente 10-0 in the Chicago semifinals Saturday. The loss was even more painful considering Taft beat the Wildcats 9-1 in a conference game on May 1.

Taft downs Brooks

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00 CST

Taft 20, Brooks 10: Chris Rivera was 3-for-4 with four RBI, leading the Eagles (20-3) to a Public League playoff win.

Taft takes North Grand

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00 CST

Taft 7, North Grand 2: Anthony Lemus' three-hitter helped the Eagles (19-3) roll into the second round of the Public League playoffs.

Eagles crush Northside

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00 CST

Taft 17, Northside 5: Phil Quattrocchi (4-for-4, three runs), Nick Vidas (3-for-4, three RBI) and Mike Shewchuk (1-for-2, double, four RBI) led the Eagles (18-3, 10-2 Jackie Robinson North) to the five-inning win. TJ Doyle went the distance for the victory.

Taft rides pitching to 16-3 record

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00 CST

A baseball team with no pitching depth is one that will probably struggle. Luckily for Taft, there are plenty of quality pitchers roaming the halls of the Edison Park school. After picking up four conference wins last week, the Eagles improved to 16-3 overall and 8-2 in the Jackie Robinson North.

Taft takes Lake View

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00 CST

Taft 6, Lake View 2: Chris Rivera got the win and also had a homer, double and three RBI, while Phil Quattrocchi was 2-for-4 with two RBI for Taft (17-3, 9-2 Jackie Robinson North).

Taft tops Von Steuben

Sat, 9 May 2009 00:00 CST

Taft 10, Von Steuben 8: Chris Rivera ht a three-run homer and Phil Quattrocci drove in two on a triple in the high-scoring win by Taft (16-3, 8-2 Jackie Robinson North).

Taft downs Mather

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00 CST

Taft 11, Mather 1: In six innings, Taft (15-3) took the victory behind three RBI from Mike Kurotobi and a winning performance on the mound by T.J. Doyle.