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Baseball: Burlington Central ousts Marengo

Burlington Central’s Ray Hunnicutt was a line-drive hitter turned longball hitter Wednesday, while teammate Michael Scott was a starter turned closer. The two altered their …

  • May 23, 2012

Baseball: Burlington Central powers past Genoa-Kingston

Burlington Central secured its fourth consecutive 20-win season thanks to a strong pitching performance and plenty of offense, as the Rockets bested visiting Genoa- Kingston …

  • May 17, 2012

Baseball: Pitcher Kevin Elder making most of ‘lost’ season

Kevin Elder made plenty of news during the high school baseball offseason, but all is quiet for the highly-touted prospect these days. Instead of reinforcing …

  • May 14, 2012

Baseball: Burlington Central rolls over Harvard

Burlington Central’s recent run of success showed no sign of slowing down Thursday. The Rockets maintained their firm grip on first place in the Big …

  • May 11, 2012

Baseball: Burlington Central capitalizes on Huntley’s late miscue

baseball | Burlington Central 3, Huntley 2

  • May 8, 2012

Baseball: Burlington Central outlasts Hampshire

The Burlington Central-Hampshire rivalry was alive and well in baseball Monday, even with both teams in different conferences, Hampshire coach John Sarna gone due to …

  • May 2, 2012

Baseball: St. Charles North knocks off Burlington Central

With the end of April approaching, St. Charles North and Burlington Central appear to be rounding into top form. The two highly successful local programs …

  • May 1, 2012

Baseball: Zach Ranney’s bat, arm carry Burlington Central past Richmond-Burton

Burlington Central pitcher Zach Ranney had a day to remember on Tuesday both on the mound and at the plate. The senior tossed a complete …

  • Apr 24, 2012

Baseball: Kaneland rallies past Burlington Central for first victory

It took a while, but Kaneland’s baseball team finally found some of the swagger it used during its run to last year’s Class 3A state …

  • Mar 31, 2012

Baseball: IHSA upholds ruling making Kevin Elder ineligible

Kevin Elder won’t be in a high school baseball uniform this spring after the IHSA upheld its ruling that he is ineligible to play at …

  • Feb 15, 2012

Baseball: IHSA upholds ruling making Kevin Elder ineligible

Kevin Elder won’t be in a high school baseball uniform this spring after the IHSA upheld its ruling that he is ineligible to play at …

  • Feb 14, 2012

Courier-News All-Area baseball team

WES BENJAMIN ST. CHARLES EAST Benjamin returns to the C-N All-Area team for the second year in a row after a dominant senior season. The …

  • Jul 5, 2011

Hernandez’s gem helps Hampshire upset rival Rockets

No one is likely to mess with Hampshire pitcher Shane Hernandez’s delivery ever again. The sophomore, who throws three-quarters to sidearm, says he frequently must …

  • May 30, 2011

Burlington Central rolls by Hampshire 

Burlington Central settled the score with rival Hampshire on Thursday, setting the stage for an intriguing rubber match between the rivals two weeks down the …

  • May 16, 2011

Wildcats put on hitting display in win

The weather couldn’t have turned warm on a better day for Neuqua Valley’s baseball team. A day after a disappointing loss to Bartlett in the …

  • May 12, 2011

Whip-Purs finally topple Rockets

A third straight undefeated run through the Big Northern Conference East Division baseball season isn’t in the cards for Burlington Central. Hampshire dealt the Rockets …

  • Apr 30, 2011

Burlington Central tops Hinsdale South

Burlington Central 9, Hinsdale South 7: Sam Klein (2-0) earned the win for the Rockets (3-2). …

  • Apr 1, 2011

Burlington holds off Hornets

A six-run sixth inning wasn't enough to beat Burlington Central Thursday, but it was an encouraging sign for Hinsdale South coach Kraig Conyer. The host …

  • Apr 1, 2011

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