The Riverside Brookfield High School baseball squad finished the season with a 20‑12 record, but their campaign concluded with a 6‑2 defeat to Whitney Young in the Class 4A Regional semifinals.
Coach Mark Ori praised the team's resilience, noting that the Bulldogs battled through a series of injuries while maintaining a solid batting lineup. Eli Costello finished the year with a .389 average and a team‑best 24 walks, while Marco Villardito and Damian Noa also contributed key hits.
Regional Results Across the Area
Lyons Township High School’s season similarly ended in the Regional final, where they dropped a 4‑1 decision to Reavis. Outfielder Tommy Georgelos sparked the offense with a run‑scoring triple, but the team could not overcome the opposition’s pitching.
LTHS coach Kevin Diete acknowledged the difficulty of the sectional, commending his players’ effort despite the early exit. The loss underscored the competitive nature of the region, where every game demanded precision.
Roadrunners Extend Dominance
Beyond the two local teams, the Nazareth Roadrunners captured their ninth straight regional title, defeating Timothy Christian 10‑2 in the 3A Nazareth Regional final. Landon Thome and Kamran Alikhan led the offense with strong performances that helped the Roadrunners pull away early.