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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

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