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The Roxana Shells baseball team saw its season end in a heartbreaking 2‑1 defeat to Williamsville in a Class 2A sectional semifinal, finishing with a 24‑9 record and a legacy of senior leadership.
The St. Joseph-Ogden baseball team secured a spot in the state semifinals with a 9-0 victory over Williamsville, setting up a showdown against Ottawa Marquette in Champaign.
Parker Fitch tossed a full seven innings without allowing a run, striking out eight as St. Joseph-Ogden blanked Williamsville 9-0. The victory advances the Bulldogs to the state semifinal and highlights a senior class that has redefined the program.