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










