Baseball: Minooka Knocks out Plainfield Central
Beginning with the second inning, Minooka’s Carson Neushwander said he felt much more comfortable as he manned his position in right field. “With (Josh) Jimenez …
- May 26, 2012
Baseball: Blake Kerzich, Mark DeYoung lift Plainfield Central past Joliet Central
Blake Kerzich singled home the go-ahead run and winning pitcher Mark DeYoung doubled home two more in a three-run fifth inning that lifted Plainfield Central …
- May 26, 2012
Baseball: Josh Jimenez pitches Minooka past Plainfield Central
Before this season, Minooka senior left-hander Josh Jimenez had not fared well against Plainfield Central. The tables have turned. After beating the Wildcats 2-1 in …
- May 24, 2012
Baseball: Joe Sparacio powers Plainfield Central past Joliet West
Saturday morning became Joe Sparacio Day as Plainfield Central beat visiting Joliet West 5-1. The Wildcats’ senior first baseman went 4-for-4 with three ringing doubles, …
- Apr 23, 2012
Baseball: Plainfield South gets by Plainfield Central in 11 innings
Key injuries and other unforeseen circumstances forced Plainfield South coach Phil Bodine to become a juggler this young baseball season. In Tuesday’s Southwest Prairie Conference …
- Apr 12, 2012
Baseball: Plainfield Central’s fast start sinks Plainfield South
Plainfield Central scored five runs in the first inning and six in the second and coasted to a 13-6 victory over Plainfield South for the …
- Apr 10, 2012
Baseball: Plainfield Central capitalizes on Lincoln-Way Central mistakes
Plainfield Central put together a few basics of good baseball — strong pitching, timely hitting and jumping on early mistakes — in its season opener …
- Mar 27, 2012
Lockport gets things right
The games generally are competitive. Given that, the sudden-death nature of the high school baseball playoffs often comes down to one factor — execution. Lockport …
- May 28, 2011
Plainfield Central answers the bell
Plainfield Central pitcher Justin Kenealy likes the fact his team may be overlooked. The Wildcats lefty believes his team’s record may inspire a false confidence …
- May 25, 2011
Defense does not rest as Minooka wins
If not for Minooka junior right fielder Joe Vallera’s perfect throw to the plate to gun down a runner attempting to score, Plainfield Central would …
- May 21, 2011
Olivas pitches in for Plainfield East
Plainfield East played a complete game and was able to break a three-game losing streak in the process. The Bengals scored early and held Plainfield …
- Apr 13, 2011
Plainfield Central's fast start beats South
Spring football practice at Joliet Junior College had an unusual neighbor Tuesday the baseball game between Plainfield Central and Plainfield South. South was supposed …
- Apr 6, 2011










