Varsity May 29th, 2025 - Bremen -W 10 - 0 (13 - 22 - 1, 7 - 11) A new season starts as the Hornets enter the postseason looking to win it’s first playoff game in 3 years. As the 8 seed, the Hornets took on the 10th seeded Bremen Braves. Brandon Elting started the game on the mound and threw a cool 2 innings with 4 strikeouts before being pulled in order to throw a potential game 2 on Saturday. Niko Villagomez came in relief and breezed passed the Braves hitters, throwing 4 scoreless and hitless innings with 2 strikeouts. The Hornet offense exploded in this game, tallying 15 hits en route to a slaughter rule victory over the Braves. Noah Greenman swung the hot bat, going 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Ben Miller, getting his first varsity start ever, went 2 for 3 with a double in his first at bat and 2 RBIs of his own on the day. Brady Miller, Kaden Alavi, and John Kadolph all added RBIs of their own as well. Alex Dunwoody, Jack Mcdaniel, Kaden and John all had multi hit days to lead the offense to it’s most dominant win of the year.
May 31st, 2025 - Lemont - L 1 - 6 (12 - 23 - 1, 7 - 11) The Hornet season came to a close on Saturday in a well fought loss to Lemont in the Regional Championship. The Hornets came into the game as underdogs and battled against the 2nd seeded Lemont team. Brandon Elting fired off the final start in his historic Hornet career. Brandon competed with a stout Lemont offense and threw 5 innings, striking out 2 hitters. Ethan Rodriguez finished out his stellar season with a scoreless 6th inning striking out 1 hitter. Facing one of the premier arms in Illinois this year, the Hornets offense came into the game slower. Four hitters managed base knocks and the Hornets scared the Lemont defense quite a few times leaving 6 runners on base. Brady Miller, Alex Dunwoody, Ben Miller and Kaden Alavi all recorded singles on the day as the Hornets started to chip away at the Lemont pitching staff. Ultimately, the sole RBI on the day belonged to John Kadolph, who hit a sac fly in the 4th to get the Hornets on the board.
Week of May 19th
Varsity May 19th, 2025 - Downers Grove South - L 12 - 4 (11 - 20 - 1, 6 - 10) The final conference series begins as the Hornets go on the road to Downers Grove South. On a surprisingly cold day, the Hornets dropped game one due to a rallying Mustang offense. Jack Bauer got his final conference start of the season but was bounced early despite only allowing 3 hits. The Mustangs took advantage of Hornet mistakes and chased Jack, who handed the ball off to Niko Villagomez. Niko threw 5 innings and struck out 2 mustangs. Ramus Jenkins came in to throw the 6th, striking out 2 Mustang pinch hitters. Hits were tough to come by as only 2 Hornets had hits on the day. Brady Miller started the game with a single up the middle and later on, Noah Greenman poked a double down the left field line. The Hornets were able to push across 4 runs early on in the game thanks to walks from Noah, and from Kaden Alavi. The Hornets look to bounce back in game 2.
May 20th, 2025 - Downers Grove South - W 3 - 1 (12 - 20 - 1, 7 - 10) Game two took place on a cloudy, cold, and wet Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Elting toed the rubber for his final conference match of the season, looking to close out a historically good conference pitching season. In a pitching duel, the Hornets came out on top thanks to late inning clutch hitting and another quality game from the pitching staff. Brandon did not disappoint, throwing 5 innings allowing 0 earned runs and striking out 9. He closed the conference season with 30.2 IP, 1 ER, 57 Ks and .151 BA which culminated in a 0.228 ERA. Brandon exited this game and handed the ball off to Ethan Rodriguez who had a very impressive conference run out of the bullpen as well. Ethan tossed the final 2 innings of the game scoreless and slammed the door shut on the mustangs. Despite having a slower offensive game, the Hornets were able to do just enough to push across 3 runs and bury the mustangs. The scoring kicked off with a leadoff triple from Vasili Monogios to dead center in the 3rd inning. Vasili scored on a sac fly to RF from Jack McDaniel. In the 5th inning the Hornets scored 2 runs on walks from Niko Villagomez, Brady Miller, and Alex Dunwoody. Noah Greenman floated a ball into shallow left field to score Meliki Scanlan (pinch runner) and Dunwoody, which proved to be the winning runs on the day.
May 23rd, 2025 - Downers Grove South - L 8 - 9 (12 - 21 - 1, 7 - 11) The final conference matchup of the season was a tightly contested game that saw the Hornets go down early and battle back to make a game out of a blowout. After trailing by 7 in the 3rd, the Hornets competed and took the Mustangs down to the final out of the game before falling 8 - 9. Taylor Mazur started the game but was quickly chased after not having his best stuff in the first. Niko Villagomez picked him up and held the Mustangs off long enough for the Hornets to rally. Niko threw 4.1 innings before handing off to Ethan Rodriguez who threw the last 1.2 innings scoreless while also escaping some tough jams. Despite 9 strikeouts, the Hornets offense put together some big innings including a 5 run 4th inning. Brady Miller and Jack McDaniel clubbed big doubles in the later innings to spark the offense while Davy O’Connor added 2 hits and an RBI of his own. Kaden Alavi added 2 RBIs as well on the day.
May 24th, 2025 - Crystal Lake South - L 4 - 10 (12 - 22 - 1, 7 - 11) The 2025 season comes to a close with a roadtrip up north to Crystal Lake South. The Hornets battled with the Gators early on but were eventually overcome by the Gator hitters. Braeden Koperski got his first start of the year on the mound and confused some Gator hitters early with a strong mix of breaking balls. Braeden threw 3 innings strong and kept the Hornets in the game, exiting with a score of 3 - 3. Taylor Mazur had a bounce back outing, throwing a scoreless inning before handing off to Brady Miller. Brady completed an inning before RJ Gallegos came in to toss the final frame. RJ finished with 1 inning and 2 strikeouts. Brady Miller stayed hot at the plate with 2 hits, 1 run and 1 RBI on the day. Noah Greenman also continued to impress by going 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs, while John Kadolph also added 2 hits of his own. The Hornets finished the season with a record of 12 - 22 - 1 and 7 - 11 in conference.
JV 5/19: The Hornets began their final conference series against DGS on Monday. They fell behind early as DGS scored in the top of the first inning. The Mustangs continued to apply pressure, managing to score in all but two innings of the game. The Hornets struggled at the plate and were unable to generate multiple hits in any inning. By the time they reached the seventh inning, the Hornets were trailing 6-0. However, they managed to narrow the gap with a two-RBI double from Bubba Bozzi. Despite this late push, the Hornets ultimately lost to the Mustangs, with a final score of 6-2 in game one.
5/23: The Hornets hosted the Mustangs for Game Two, aiming to secure a win and even the series. The match closely resembled Game One, as the Mustangs scored early and continued to accumulate runs in nearly every inning. Meanwhile, the Hornets struggled at the plate, much like in Game 1, as they were unable to string together hits and failed to score any runs. Ultimately, the Hornets lost to the Mustangs 5-0 in Game Two.
5/24: In the final game of the DGS series and the last game for the Hornets, the team aimed to avoid a sweep and secure a victory against the Mustangs. The match was a tough pitcher’s duel, with the score remaining tied at 0-0 until the fourth inning. The first run scored in the bottom of the fourth when the Mustangs capitalized on an error by the Hornets, taking a 1-0 lead. That single run was all they needed, as the Mustangs secured the sweep against the Hornets, winning the game 1-0
Freshman May 19, 2025 - Downers Grove South - W 15 - 5 (20 - 5, 12 - 1) The freshman Hornets begin the biggest series of the season Monday against Downers Grove South. The boys didn’t let the pressure put out the fire that is this offense. The game would start as a back-and-forth affair with the two teams trading runs each of the first 3 innings. Hinsdale would take control in the bottom of the 3rd scoring 6 runs on 5 walks and 2 hits. Jude Galla totaled 3 hits on the day and Brody Elting would add 4 RBIs. Elting would also handle the starting pitching duties for the Hornets. He would battle for 3.1 innings. Galla would close the door finishing off the final 2.2 innings allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. The freshman set the table in the conference-deciding series winning 15-5 in 6 innings.
May 23, 2025 - Downers Grove South - W 9 - 8 (21 - 5, 13-1)
May 24, 2025 - Downers Grove South - L 2 - 8 (21-6, 13-2)
Week of May 12th
Varsity May 12th, 2025 - Morton - L 6 - 5 (11 - 16 - 1, 6 - 7) The Hornets traveled to Berwyn to take on the Mustangs of Morton High School in the penultimate conference series of the year. Jack Bauer toed the rubber in his 5th conference start of the year. Jack threw 4.2 innings allowing 6 runs, but battled despite not having his best stuff. Niko Villagomez came in to throw the final 1.1 innings and slowed down the Mustang offense, striking out 2 and allowing no hits. 6 Hornets had hits on the day but the offense was still not enough to bounce past the Mustang hitters. Vasili Monogios ripped his 3rd double of the year down the 3rd base line late in the game and Alex Dunwoody continued to drive the ball, with a single and 3 RBIs.
May 13th, 2025 - Morton - L 4 - 2 (11 - 17 - 1, 6 - 8) The Hornets took on the Mustangs of Morton on a beautiful Tuesday night and celebrated the careers of our seniors for senior night. In a tight matchup that highlighted quality pitching and focused execution, the Hornets fell 4 - 2. Brandon Elting got the call for senior night and turned in another high quality start. Brandon threw 5 total innings, striking out 10 Mustangs. He is now up to 60 strikeouts on the year and 48 in conference. RJ Gallegos threw 1.1 innings before passing off to Ethan Rodriguez and Alex Dunwoody, who each threw .1 innings as well. Sachin Malhotra, Kaden Alavi, and Alex Dunwoody each collected a hit on the day with Kaden leading the way, having 1 RBI and a double. Alex and Aiden Chamberlain came around to score, with Aiden scoring on a steal of third and an arrant throw.
May 15th, 2025 - Morton - L 6 - 4 (11 - 18 - 1, 6 - 9) The Hornets dropped the final game of the series after battling back from an early deficit. They look to pick up with a solid game on Saturday before moving on to the final conference series of the year. Taylor Mazur started on the mound and tossed 2.1 innings before being chased by the strong Mustang offense. Braeden Koperski came in to calm the storm and threw 2.2 innings of his own, striking out 4. Alex Dunwoody closed out the final inning with a strikeout as well. Offensivesly the Hornets put together a few big innings before falling late in the game. Braeden Koperski led the Hornets with 2 runs batted in on a big double off of the left field wall. Sachin Malhotra, John Kadolph, Jack McDaniel and ALex Dunwoody each collected a hit during the game, but ultimately the Hornets fell 4 - 6.
May 17th, 2025 - Hinsdale Central - L 3 - 0 (11 - 19 - 1, 6 - 9) Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central squared off on the final crossover weekend of the season in a game that doubled as a charity event for cancer research. Between the two programs the game generated close to $1000 for a local charity focused on cancer patients. Alex Dunwoody got his 2nd start of the season on the mound and competed against a stout Red Devil offense. Alex tossed 3 innings allowing only 1 earned run and striking out 4. This was his longest start of the season so far. Braeden Koperski came in and threw the final 4 innings with an efficient 40 pitches. Braeden had 3 strikeouts across the 4 innings and only allowed 1 earned run as well. The Hornets struggled to generate consistent offense today as only 3 Hornets had hits. Jack McDaniel stayed hot with 2 hits on the day, including a double down the left field line early on in the game. John Kadolph had a single and a walk, and Aiden Chamberlain reached on a single to the left side as well.
JV 5/12: The Hornets faced Morton at home in the first game of their series, with Jack Madden starting on the mound for the Hornets. The team struck first in the bottom of the second inning, scoring on a two-RBI double by Bubba Bozzi that brought in Jeff Sisto and Jack Madden. In the fourth inning, the Hornets doubled their lead by showcasing some impressive baseball. Jack Madden led off the inning with a single, and Jackson Buchholz reached base with a perfectly executed bunt. Buchholz demonstrated excellent base running by stealing second, third, and home in a single play, extending the Hornets' lead to 4-0. Jack Madden was dominant on the mound, pitching six innings while allowing only one run and recording six strikeouts. Lincoln Cabrera came in to pitch a scoreless seventh inning, securing a 4-1 victory for the Hornets
5/13: The Hornets were on the road for Game Two of the Morton series. They quickly took the lead in the top of the first inning when Ben Miller hit a single that drove in Lincoln Cabrera. However, the Mustangs responded immediately, scoring two runs to take the lead in the bottom of the first inning. The Hornets answered back with a strong performance, featuring an RBI from Lincoln Cabrera and another RBI single from Ben Miller, regaining the lead. The momentum shifted back and forth between the teams, ultimately leading to extra innings. With the score tied at 5-5 going into the extra frame, the Hornets’ offense exploded for eight runs, securing a decisive 13-5 victory over the Mustangs.
5/15: The Hornets aimed to achieve their third consecutive sweep as they hosted the Mustangs for the third game of the series. They jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, thanks to first-inning RBIs from Ben Miller and Nick Buzek. The following two innings were competitive, with both teams managing to score runs, bringing the score to 4-3 in favor of the Hornets as they entered the fourth inning. In the fourth inning, the Hornets experienced an offensive surge, scoring ten runs. During this inning, they hit four doubles, each bringing in two runs, along with several base hits, which allowed the Hornets to build a commanding 14-3 lead. Pitchers Lincoln Cabrera and Jackson Bucholz effectively maintained this lead, securing the victory and completing the sweep with a final score of 14-3
5/17: The Hornets faced off against Hinsdale Central in a rivalry game on Saturday. They took an early lead in the top of the first inning when Ben Miller hit a groundout that allowed Lincoln Cabrera to score from third base. However, the lead was brief, as the Red Devils quickly responded with three runs of their own, putting them ahead 3-1. The Hornets weren’t ready to give up. They began chipping away at the deficit, scoring a run in the fifth inning due to a bases-loaded walk. The turning point came in the top of the sixth inning when Jackson Buchholz, coming in as a pinch hitter, tied the game with an RBI groundout. Lincoln Cabrera then put the Hornets in the lead with a two-RBI single to right field. Despite this late surge from the Hornets, the Red Devils ultimately came back to win the game with a walk-off hit in the seventh inning, sealing the victory with a final score of 6-5 over the Hornets
Freshman May 12, 2025 - Morton - W 15 - 0 (16 - 5, 9 - 1) The freshman hornets opened the series against Morton on Monday. The offense continued to have success and would tally 8 hits and 11 walks. Nick McConnel had 3 hits of his own and Louie Dusek added 3 RBIs. The hornets scored 15 runs in the 4 inning game. Brody Elting wouldn’t need any assistance on the mound for Hinsdale. He completed 4 innings allowing 1 hit and 1 walk. He struck out 7 of the 15 batters faced and didn’t allow a run. Hornets win 15-0 in 4 innings.
May 13, 2025 - Morton - W 16 - 6 (17 - 5, 10 - 1) Tuesday game versus Morton started off as a back-and-forth affair but would eventually turn the Hornets way and end in 6 innings. The freshman would take an early lead scoring 1 in the 1st. Morton would take the lead in the bottom of the 2nd. Andrew O’Rourke would answer in the top of the 3rd with a 2-run, 2-out double. The Hornets never looked back as they held the lead for the rest of the game. O’Rourke would also handle the pitching, allowing 1 ER over 4 innings and collecting 7 strikeouts in the process. Jude Galla would shut the door striking out 6 of the 8 batters he faced in his 2 innings of work. Hornets win 16-6 and improve to 10-1 in conference.
May 15, 2025 - Morton - W 18 - 1 (18 - 5, 11 - 1) The freshman Hornets complete another conference series sweep Thursday against Morton. Hinsdale’s offense could not be slowed down as they continue to tally double-digit runs. The Hornets collected 11 hits and 12 walks. Jude Galla and Nick McConnel had 3 hits a piece which included 2 doubles and a triple for McConnel. John Bauer would start on the mound for Hinsdale and would not need relief. Bauer would strike out 6 and allow 1 unearned run. Hornets win 18-1 in 4 innings. The freshman will play Hinsdale Central Saturday and prepare for a conference deciding series against Downers Grove South next week.
May 17, 2025 - Hinsdale Central B Team - W 8 - 5 (19 - 5, 11 - 1) The freshman Hornets would have a rivalry non-conference match up Saturday with Hinsdale Central. The Hornets would start the scoring in the bottom of the 1st on 2 hits and 2 errors. Nick McConnel would be responsible for 2 of the 4 runs scored in the inning on a 2-out double. Nate Navarro had a day at the plate recording 3 hits. On the mound, South had the 1-2 punch of Connor Jaffrey and Louie Dusek. Jaffrey was extremely efficient completing 5 innings only throwing 60 pitches. He would strike out 6 and allow 2 earned runs. Hornets would go on to win their 12th game in a row, 8-5. They improve to 19-5 on the season.
Week of May 5th
Varsity May 5th, 2025 - Leyden - W 1 - 0 (10 - 13 - 1, 6 - 4) The 4th conference matchup of the year started with a pitchers duel that lasted only an hour and a half. The Hornets snuck out as victors in a tight 1 - 0 game. Jack Bauer got the Monday start and threw another gem. Jack improved his season record to 5 - 0 on the year and lowered his ERA to a small 1.370. Jack threw 6.2 innings recording 4 strikeouts and 1 walk while limited the Eagles to 0 runs on the day. Ethan Rodriguez came in to record the final out of the game as well. 5 Hornets recorded hits against a stout Eagle pitching staff, but the big hit of the day belonged to Kaden Alavi. Kaden singled through the 6 hole in the bottom of the 5th to score Noah Greenman who singled earlier in the inning.
May 6th, 2025 - Leyden - L 8 - 5 (10 - 14 - 1, 6 - 5) The Hornet hot streak ended in a more offensive game in comparison to game one of the series. The Hornets will look to bounce back in game 3 and secure another series win. Niko Villagomez started on the mound, tossing 3 innings and recording 2 strikeouts before being chased. Braeden Koperski game in and threw 3 strong innings of his own, limiting the hot Eagle bats. Offensively, the Hornets put together more competitive at bats, with Kaden Alavi having a 2 for 3 day and Meliki Scanlan recording 2 hits as well. Noah Greenman, Meliki, Davy O’Connor, and Kaden all recorded RBIs with Noah also recording 2 walks on the day.
May 8th, 2025 - Leyden - L 1 - 7 (10 - 15 - 1, 6 - 6) In the final matchup with Leyden the Hornets battled, but ultimately fell late in the final inning. Brandon Elting was superb yet again, tossing 8 strikeouts across 4 innings pitched in his 4th conference start of the year. Brandon yet again had 0 earned runs, maintaining his 0.00 era for conference play on the year. Ethan Rodriguez came in and held the door for 2.0 innings striking out 2, before handing off the Brady Miller in the 7th inning. Poor defense and timely hitting for the eagles led to a late rally that was too big for the Hornets offense. Hornet bats went cold in game 3 with only 4 Hornets getting hits. Meliki Scanlan turned in an RBI single in the 1st inning but the Hornets were unable to produce more beyond that. Noah Greenman was 1 for 2 with a walk and both Kaden Alavi and Davy O’Connor had hits on the day.
May 10th, 2025 - Proviso West - W 3 - 2 (11 - 15 - 1, 6 - 6) The Hornets played spoil for the Proviso West Panthers senior day in a tightly contested 3 - 2 victory. Offensive slugging and key pitching were the keys to the victory for the Hornets. Taylor Mazur turned in another dazzling start for the Hornets on the weekend increasing his record to a respectable 2 - 0 on the season. Taylor had 3 strikeouts over 6 innings and only allowed one run. RJ Gallegos came in and threw .2 innings and Alex Dunwoody recorded the final out of the game in the seventh. Offensively, it was the Brady Miller show. Brady had a huge day, going 2 for 4 with both hits being Home Runs! Brady had all 3 of the Hornet RBIs on the day and provided most of the offense. Fellow sophomores Vasili Monogios and Jack McDaniel had solid days at the plate as well with Vasili adding a single and scoring a run, while Jack had 2 walks.
JV 5/5- The Hornets faced Leyden in their next conference series, starting on the road for game one. They gained an early lead in the first inning thanks to an RBI double from Ben Miller, who recorded four hits throughout the game. By the fourth inning, the score was tied at 2-2. The Hornets regained the lead with a two-RBI double from Dylan Filipiak and continued to extend their advantage in the later innings, going up 9-3. Lincoln Cabrera had an exceptional performance on the mound for the Hornets, pitching six innings, allowing only three runs, and striking out four batters. With this strong effort, the Hornets secured a victory in game one with a final score of 9-3.
5/6- In game two of the series, the Hornets faced Leyden at home. The Hornets struck first in the bottom of the third inning when Frank Waitkus hit an RBI double to left field, scoring Ben Miller. The Hornets added another run with an RBI single from Cash Hipskind. It wasn’t until the sixth inning that the Hornets secured their lead, bringing the score to 7-0 with RBIs from Nick Buzek, Bubba Bozzi, Dylan Filipiak, and Frank Waitkus. Frank Waitkus, who was the starting pitcher, delivered one of the best performances of the season, finishing with a complete game shutout. He allowed only five hits and struck out nine Leyden batters. Thanks to Waitkus's outstanding performance on the mound, the Hornets won game two of the series with a final score of 7-0. They will now aim for their first conference sweep on Thursday as they travel back to Leyden.
5/8: The Hornets aimed for their second consecutive sweep of the season as they faced Leyden in game three of the series. The Hornets scored first when Ben Miller drove in Lincoln with an RBI groundout to second base. That single run proved sufficient, as Miller took the mound for the Hornets. He pitched a complete game shutout, marking the second consecutive shutout for the Hornet pitching staff and Miller’s second straight shutout performance. Ultimately, the Hornets completed the sweep of Leyden, winning the game 1-0, and are looking to maintain their momentum as they head into the Morton series next week.
5/10: The Hornets hosted Proviso West on Saturday for a conference crossover game. Proviso West scored early in the first inning, taking a 2-0 lead over the Hornets. However, the lead was short-lived as the Hornets tied the game in the second inning with a two-RBI single from Bubba Bozzi. The Hornets then broke the game open in the third inning, scoring six runs, followed by seven runs in the fourth inning, to take a commanding 15-2 lead. Bubba Bozzi had a strong performance on the mound, pitching four innings, striking out six batters, and allowing only two runs. Jackson Bucholz closed out the game for the Hornets, securing a 15-2 victory. This win marked the Hornets' 20th victory of the season.
Freshman May 5, 2025 - Leyden - W 15 - 3 (13 - 5, 6 - 1) Freshman Hornets stay hot winning their 6th in a row at Leyden on Monday. The team would tally 13 hits and walk 7 times. They would put together 15 runs, enough to finish the game in 6 innings. Brody Elting put together another great outing on the mound allowing 0 ER over 5 innings while striking out 8. John Bauer finished the job striking out 2 in the final inning. Hornets improve to 13-5, 6-1 in conference with the 15-3 victory.
May 6, 2025 - Leyden - W 13 - 8 (14 - 5, 7 - 1) Freshman Hornets win another one Tuesday afternoon. Leyden started the scoring in the 1st on a single and an error. Hinsdale would bounce back and score 3 of their own in the bottom half of the inning. The Hornets offense started rolling and would go on to score 13 runs on 10 hits and 6 walks. Louie Dusek was responsible for 5 RBIs. On the mound, Jude Galla and Andrew O’Rourke split the work load with 3.1 and 3.2 innings respectively. They would combine for an allowed 6 hits and only 3 runs were earned. The Freshman Hornets win their 7th straight and improve to 7-1 in conference play.
May 8, 2025 - Leyden - W 20 - 1 (15 - 5, 8 - 1) Hinsdale South completes the series sweep Thursday against Leyden. The freshman would leave no doubt scoring 20 runs on 8 hits and 10 walks. Louie Dusek would lead the charge again with 3 hits and 3 RBIs. Nick McConnel added 7 total bases in the form of a triple and an inside-the-park homerun. NO HITTER. Connor Jaffrey started for the hornets and would dominate for 4 innings. Jaffrey struck out 9, walked 1, and didn’t allow any hits on the day. Hornets win 20-1 and improve to 15-5 on the season.
Week of April 28th
Varsity April 28th, 2025 - Addison Trail - W 3 - 1 (7 - 12 - 1, 4 - 3) The Hornets start another conference series against the Trailblazers of Addison Trail. The Hornets come into the series 3 - 3 in conference, looking to move further into the win column. Jack Bauer got the start in game one and continued to throw high quality innings for the Hornets. Jack limited the opponents to 0 runs and struck out 5 across 6 innings pitched. Alex Dunwoody came in and earned his second close on the year with 1 inning pitched and 1 strikeout. The Hornets jumped on the board, scoring 3 thanks to quality at bats across the entire lineup. Brady Miller continued to strike the ball well with 2 hits, including a double. Noah Greenman also turned in a strong offensive performance with 2 hits on the day and an RBI, while Vasili Monogios drove a double into the gap as well.
April 29th, 2025 - Addison Trail - L 7 - 8 (7 - 13 - 1, 4 - 4) The Hornets dropped a tough loss in the second game of the series against the Trailblazers. Despite a strong hitting performance, poor defense and hot bats from the opponent led to a loss. Niko Villagomez started the game but was chased early to an aggressive Addison Trail approach. Niko still had 3 Ks in 2.2 innings pitched. Ethan Rodriguez was able to hold down the AT offense for 1.1 innings, striking out 2. Brady Miller then made his Varsity debut on the mound, tossing the final 2 innings and not allowing a hit or walk, while striking out 3 AT hitters. Brady Miller, Jack McDaniel and John Kadolph all turned in multi-hit games for the Hornets while each also collected multiple RBIs each. Jack McDaniel was 3 - 5 with 3 RBIs and Johnny Kadolph was 2 - 4 with 3 RBIs.
May 1st, 2025 - Addison Trail - W 5 - 0 (8 - 13 - 1, 5 - 4) The Hornets cruised to a victory on the shoulders of Brandon Elting and strong defense to take the series win over the Trailblazers of Addison Trail. The Hornets move to 5 - 4 in conference with the series win. Brandon Elting turned in a very impressive performance on the mound. Brandon had the first complete game and first shutout for the Hornets on the year, tossing 7 innings on his own. Even more impressive, he had 14 total strikeouts on the day with only 1 walk and 2 hits allowed. The Hornet defense helped him out as well, committing 0 errors and turning in a defensive masterclass. The Hornet bats were paced by Brady Miller who had 2 hits and 2 RBI on the day. John Kadolph also helped to crack the game open with a 2 RBI double late in the bottom of the 6th inning. Jack McDaniel continued to be an on base machine, with a hit and 2 walks on the day as well.
May 3rd, 2025 - Glenbard West - W 5 - 2 (9 - 13 - 1, 5 - 4) The Hornets continued the crossover play on Saturday against the Hilltoppers of Glenbard West on the road. This is the 4th crossover game of the season for the Hornets who came into the game on a hot streak. Taylor Mazur continued the trend of strong pitching performances with a complete game of his own. It’s Taylor’s first CG as a Varsity pitcher and the Hornets 2nd on the season. Taylor stuck with the formula of filling the zone and trusting the defense as he struck out 7 over 7 innings and had only 1 walk. Quality at bats late in the game applied pressure on the Hilltoppers. The Hornets tied the game at 1 in the 5th inning when Davy O’Connor scored on a passed ball. 4 more runs crossed in the 6th after Alex Dunwoody and Jack McDaniel led off with singles and later scored on a Vasili Monogios double.
JV 4/28- The Hornets were on the road for the first game of the Addison Trail Series. Nothing went well for the Hornets, and they lost 16-0.
4/29- The Hornets aimed to bounce back after a poor performance in Game One of the series. Frank Waitkus took the mound for the Hornets and set the tone early, leading to a strong overall performance from the entire team. He allowed three runs over five innings, striking out four batters. The Hornets' offense came alive in the fourth inning, where they scored seven runs. The highlight of the inning was a bases-loaded double by Nick Buzek, which brought in three runners. Every player in the Hornets' lineup recorded at least one hit during the game, and thanks to their impressive performance at the plate, the team went on to win 11-4.
4/30- The Hornets faced Proviso East in hopes of achieving their first conference sweep of the season. The Hornets' bats were on fire, as they scored in every inning, totaling 22 runs. Jackson Bucholz made his first start on the mound for the Hornets and delivered an impressive performance, pitching the entire game. He completed four innings, allowing three runs and recording seven strikeouts. The Hornets ultimately won the game with a score of 22-3.
5/2- The Hornets faced off against Addison Trail on the road in the final game of their series. They took an early lead in the first inning when Jack Madden was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, scoring the first run of the game. The Hornets' offense erupted in the second inning, scoring eleven runs with contributions from every player in the lineup. Ben Miller took the mound for the Hornets and delivered an outstanding performance, pitching all five innings while allowing only three hits and recording seven strikeouts. The Hornets cruised to a 12-0 victory, securing their second consecutive series win.
5/3- On Saturday, the Hornets faced Glenbard West in their second non-conference meeting of the season. The Hornets got on the scoreboard first in the bottom of the third inning when Ben Miller doubled down the right field line, driving in Lincoln Cabrera and Dylan Filipiak. Glenbard West tied the game in the fifth inning with a series of back-to-back hits. The Hornets quickly regained the lead with an RBI single from Lincoln Cabrera. However, despite the Hornets' efforts, Glenbard West ultimately took the lead and won the game 4-3.
Freshman April 28, 2025 - Addison Trail - W 11 - 0 (10 - 5, 3 - 1) The Hornets return to conference play against Addison Trail Monday and the bats were hot. Windy conditions made it difficult to find the strike zone as the freshman walked 8 times. They would add 11 hits to the board and tally 11 runs. Brody Elting and Jude Galla were dominant on the bump. 5 IP, 4 hits and 6 strikeouts. The Hornets win in 5, 11-0 improving to 10-5 and 3-1 in conference.
April 29, 2025 - Addison Trail - W 19 - 4 (11 - 5, 4 - 1) The bats stay hot as Hinsdale cruises to a huge victory over Addison Trail Tuesday. Louie Dusek went 4-4 with a double and 2 RBIs. 4 other Hornets would collect multiple hits and as a team collected 15 total. They would go on to add 8 walks which resulted in 19 runs. John Bauer wouldn’t need relief on the mound. He threw all 4 innings allowing 1 earned run on 1 hit and 5 walks. Hornets win big, 19 - 4. They improve to 4 - 1 in conference and 11-5 overall. The freshman will look to sweep Addison Trail Thursday.
May 2, 2025 - Addison Trail - W 23 - 2 (12 - 5, 5 - 1) Rain would push the final game against Addison Trail to Friday but it would put the fire that is the Hornets bats. The freshman would reach base 31 times in the contest. 7 hornets would reach base 3 or more times and would put together 23 runs. Jude Galla led the way with a 5 hit day. Andrew O’Rourke would handle the pitching. Over 4 innings he struck out 6, allowed 3 hits and just 2 runs. Nick McConnel would eat up the final inning of work putting up a scoreless frame. Hornets complete the sweep improving to 12-5 and 5-1 in conference. Hornets 23, Blazers 2.
Week of April 21st
Varsity April 21st, 2025 - Proviso East - W 10 - 3 (4 - 11 - 1, 1 - 3) The Hornets were able to win big against the Pirates of Proviso East in the second conference series of the year. They look to continue the strong play and start a winning streak in game two. Jack Bauer got the start and won his 3rd game of the year. Strong defense behind Jack combined with 4 strikeouts over 4 innings helped to limit the Pirates to 2 earned runs. Taylor Mazur also turned in 4 strikeouts over 3 innings pitched to help the Hornets to a quality win. The Hornet offense produced it’s highest run count of the year thanks to 7 hits and 6 walks on the day. 7 different Hornets tallied hits on the day but Alex Dunwoody, Meliki Scanlan and Jack McDaniel also tallied 2 RBIs each. Drew Baughman also had an RBI on the day as well.
April 22nd, 2025 - Proviso East - W 16 - 3 (5 - 11 - 1, 2 - 3) Strong play continued for the Hornets as they easily handled the Proviso East Pirates in game 2 of the conference series. Quality at-bats and timely defense were the key factors in tonight’s win. Niko Villagomez turned in a dazzling start, tossing 4 quality innings with 4 strikeouts and 1 earned run. Niko improved his record to 2 - 3 on the year. Ethan Rodriguez and Brady Miller also made appearances on the day and held the Pirates to 1 run between them. Offensively, Jack McDaniel shined, with a 2 hit day including 4 RBIs. Brady Miller tagged a double and had 2 RBIs, while Alex Dunwoody added a deep single as well.
April 24th, 2025 - Proviso East - W 14 - 4 (6 - 11 - 1, 3 - 3) A high powered offense helped to pace the Hornets in Game 3 of the series with the Pirates and pushed the Hornets to 3 - 3 in conference play. Brandon Elting continued to have a dominant conference pitching season with 4.2 hitless innings and 9 strikeouts and 0 earned runs. Noah Greenman recorded the final out of the day. 9 Hornets tallied hits on the day with 3 Hornets tallying a multi-hit day. Jack McDaniel was 3 for 4 with a double and a triple, while Kaden Alavi and Taylor Mazur added doubles of their own. Braden Koperski and Vasili Monogios were both 2 for 2 as well with multiple RBIs each. Overall it was a very positive day for the Hornets.
April 26th, 2025 - Oak Park River Forest - L 11 - 1 (6 - 12 - 1, 3 - 3) Crossover play continues as Oak Park River Forest visited Alumni Field on a cold and wet Saturday. The Hornets opted for a bullpen day with 4 total pitchers toeing the rubber. RJ Gallegos tossed 1 strikeout in his only inning pitched to start the day. He then passed off to Braden Koperski, who also had 1 K through 1 inning. Taylor Mazur followed with an inning of his own before finally passing off the Alex Dunwoody, who threw 2 innings with 2 Ks. Despite tallying 6 hits on the day, the Hornet offense struggled to push runs across. Brady Miller, Niko Villagomez, and Kaden Alavi all added singles, while Alex Dunwoody knocked a pinch hit double late in the game.
JV 4/22- In the Hornets' second conference series, they faced Proviso East. The Hornets got off to a strong start, scoring seven runs in the first two innings, with every player in the lineup contributing to the scoring. Frank Waitkus took the mound for the Hornets, earning the win after pitching four innings, during which he allowed only two hits and struck out nine batters. The Hornets continued to build their lead, winning the game 12-1.
4/24- The Hornets traveled to Proviso East for the second game of the series. Ben Miller started on the mound for the Hornets and delivered a dominant performance, pitching five innings and striking out twelve batters. The Hornets' offense remained strong, scoring in all but two innings. Jack Madden led the team with three hits and two RBIs. The Hornets comfortably won the game, finishing with a score of 10-0.
4/26- On Saturday, the Hornets faced OPRF in a conference crossover game. Both teams demonstrated strong pitching, as neither allowed a run until the fifth inning. Jack Madden, the Hornets' pitcher, had an impressive performance, going five and one-third innings, allowing three runs, and striking out five batters. The Hornets fought back to tie the game 1-1 in the sixth inning, but OPRF pulled ahead with a triple to right field. Ultimately, the Hornets lost to OPRF with a final score of 3-1 in a hard-fought match.
Freshman April 24, 2025 - Oak Lawn - W 8 - 4 (8 - 5, 2 - 1) The freshman Hornets stop the skid and collect their 8th win of the season at Oak Lawn Thursday. Jude Galla, Connor Jaffrey, and Brody Elting had multiple hits. The boys combined for 9 hits, 9 walks resulting in 8 runs. Elting got the start and would strike out 9 in just 4 innings pitched. Andrew O’Rourke would finish the job throwing 3 scoreless allowing just 1 hit. Hornets improve to 8-5 on the season.
April 26, 2025 - Oak Park River Forest - W 8 - 5 (9 - 5, 2 - 1) Hornets win a close one against a solid OPRF freshman team. The two would trade runs in the first, followed by the Hornets opening up the game scoring 3 in the 3rd and 2 more in the 4th. Louie Dusek and Nathan Navarro each had an extra base hit in the contest and John Bauer walked 3 times. Connor Jaffrey was solid on the mound as he completed 5 innings allowing just 2 ER. Dusek would contribute on the mound again allowing 3 ER on 2 hits and 4 walks. It was enough to get the job done and hold onto the lead. Hinsdale 8, OPRF 5. Hornets are 9-5 as they return to conference play against Addison Trail next week.
Week of April 14th
Varsity April 17th, 2025 - Carmel Catholic - L 3 - 6 (3 - 10 - 1, 0 - 3) The Corsairs of Carmel Catholic made a long trip down to Darien to take on the Hornets in a non-conference matchup during the bye week. After battling weather and daylight problems the Hornets fell in 6 innings. Niko Villagomez battled on the mound again, allowing 2 runs (0 earned). Niko threw 4 2/3rd innings and limited the opposing offense throughout. Noah Greenman came in to finish the inning, and Ramus Jenkins made his Varsity debut on the mound. Ramus struck out the only hitter he saw. Alex Dunwoody crushed a deep triple to right center in the second inning, eventually scoring on a passed ball. Meliki Scanlan added a single and a stolen base, and Aiden Chamberlain ripped a hot single in the 6th inning to score the Hornets final runs of the day.
April 19th, 2025 - Lyons Township - L 5 - 15 (3 - 11 - 1, 0 - 3) Hinsdale South had trouble keeping up with the Lyons Township Varsity team in a 15-5 loss. 5 Hornets toed the rubber including Brandon Elting, Ethan Rodriguez, Braeden Koperski, Ramus Jenkins and RJ Gallegos. As a staff the Hornets struck out 3 and threw 6 innings. Offensively, Alex Dunwoody had a hit, and RBI while Meliki Scanlan also added a hit and 2 RBI. Davy O’Connor scored a run and had an RBI walk as well.
JV 4/14- The Hornets aimed to secure two consecutive wins against strong opponents as they hosted Lemont on Monday. It was a thrilling baseball game, with both teams making impressive plays and competing at the plate. The Hornets took an early lead when Ben Miller hit an infield single, allowing Brady Miller to score from third base. This 1-0 lead held until the seventh inning, when Lemont finally broke through against Hornet pitcher Ben Miller, scoring two runs to take a 2-1 lead. However, the Hornets, experienced in these situations, remained composed and set out to win the game in the seventh inning. Connor Jaffrey led off with a crucial double, and Jude Galla successfully executed a sacrifice bunt to advance him to third base. Brady Miller then tied the game with a hit to left field, creating a prime opportunity for the Hornets to win. With the bases loaded, Vasili Monogios recognized a ball in the dirt and scored, giving the Hornets a thrilling 3-2 walk-off victory.
4/17- In their second game of the week, the Hornets traveled to Mundelein to face Carmel Catholic. The Hornets started slowly, failing to score a run in the first three innings and trailing 2-0 going into the top of the fourth. However, the team’s bats came alive, allowing the Hornets to take the lead 3-2 after Ben Miller stole home and Nick Buzek hit a two-RBI base hit. In the final two innings, the Hornets maintained their aggressive approach, scoring two runs in each inning and expanding their lead to 7-5. Lincoln Cabrera started on the mound for the Hornets, delivering four solid innings and giving up four runs. Jack Madden then came into the game to close it out and secure the 7-5 victory for the Hornets.
4/19- On Saturday, the Hornets faced off against Lyons Township in another crossover game. The Hornet pitchers had difficulty finding the strike zone early on, which allowed LT to build a lead. Additionally, the Hornets struggled at the plate, managing only three hits throughout the game. The highlights of the lineup included a double by Lincoln Cabrera and a two-RBI double by Cash Hipskind in the fourth inning. Unfortunately, the Hornets were unable to secure their fourth consecutive win, falling to LT with a final score of 12-2.
Freshman April 17, 2025 - Carmel Catholic - L 6 - 0 (7 - 4, 2 - 1) Hornets lose a tough one to a strong Carmel Catholic team. The bats struggled as the freshman totaled 10 Ks and only collected 1 hit on the day. Jude Galla tried to spark the offense reaching base twice on two walks, but it wouldn’t be enough to score a run. Brody Elting started on the mound. He would allow 5 ER on 6 hits and 2 walks. The freshman look to bounce back against Lyons Township Saturday. Carmel 6, Hinsdale 0
April 19, 2025 - Lyons Township - L 3 - 0 (7 - 5, 2 - 1) Saturday’s game for the freshman hornets didn’t go their way as the bats struggled to produce again. Only 4 base runners in 25 plate appearances, made it easy for Lyons to walk away with a victory. Connor Jaffrey, Louie Dusek, and Jude Galla did their best to give the Hornets a chance. Over 6 combined innings, only 3 ER were allowed on 6 hits and 3 walks. The freshman drop 2 in a row falling to 7-5 on the season. The boys look to bounce back against Oak Lawn. Lyons 3, Hornets 0.
Week of April 7th
Varsity April 8th, 2025 - Willowbrook - L 12 - 1 (3 - 6 - 1, 0 - 1) Conference play starts with a cold game at home against the Willowbrook Warriors. On the mound, Niko Villagomez put forth another strong effort, but was once again poor defense chased him early. Niko had 2 strikeouts across 3 innings and only allowed 2 Earned Runs. Taylor Mazur came in for relief and allowed 1 run over 2 innings. RJ Gallegos also tossed an inning, striking out 2 Warriors. The offense ran through Brady Miller and Vasili Monogios, as both players reached base twice each. Brady had 2 hits (1 double) and a stolen base, which lead to the sole Hornet run on the day. Vasili drew 2 walks and swiped 3 bags on the day. Noah Greenman added a single late in the game as well.
April 10th, 2025 - Willowbrook - L 4 - 1 (3 - 7 - 1, 0 - 2) Conference play continues as the Hornets travel to Willowbrook High school for the second game of the 3 game series. Jack Bauer got his 3rd start of the year and his first varsity conference start in his career. Jack threw 5 innings of work allowing only 2 earned runs on 6 hits. His ERA on the season remains at a very respectable 2.00. Alex Dunwoody also came in and tossed the last inning of the game. Brady Miller stayed hot and added another 2 hits on the day and scored the Hornets lone run. Brandon Elting added a late inning bloop single to the right side as well.
April 11th, 2025 - Willowbrook - L 3 - 2 (3 - 8 - 1, 0 - 3) The series with Willowbrook concludes on Friday with a pitchers duel that came down to the wire. Brandon Elting tallied his 4th start of the year for the Hornets and tossed 7 strikeouts through 5 innings. Brandon had 0 earned runs on the day and competed through every batter. Ethan Rodriguez continued to throw well out of the bullpen , throwing the last inning and striking out 2 before allowing a Warrior to score on a wild pitch. Hits were hard to come by on the day thanks to good pitching from both sides. Davy O’Connor provided the pop today, with an RBI single in the 3rd inning to put the Hornets up 1 early. Noah Greenman also struck the ball well, adding a single and Kaden Alavi tallied 3 walks on the day.
April 12th, 2025 - Downers North - L 2 - 5 (3 - 9 - 1, 0 - 3) Inter-conference play continued as the Hornets traveled to Downers Grove to take on the 10 - 1 Trojans of Downers Grove North. Taylor Mazur had his number called for a spot start on the weekend matchup and he stepped up and threw well. Taylor held the Trojans to 4 runs (3 earned) in 5 innings pitched and 5 strikeouts. The quality start was another step in the right direction for the Hornets who are looking to bounce back. RJ Gallegos also tossed an inning and got 1 strikeout on the board. Offensively the Hornets were more productive, but still struggled to push runners across the plate. 5 Hornets had hits on the day including a 2 hit outing from John Kadolph who had a single and a double on the day. Davy O’Connor continued to add to the scoring with 2 RBIs on the day as well.
JV 4/8 - The Hornets traveled to Willowbrook to open conference play against the Warriors. Ben Miller was dominant on the mound, allowing only one unearned run in seven innings pitched. He also recorded the Hornets' only RBI of the game with a double that scored Dylan Filipiak, tying the game at 1-1. However, the Warriors ultimately won in extra innings due to an errant throw, which allowed the winning run to score from second base. The Hornets are looking to take the series against Willowbrook as they prepare to host the Warriors on Thursday and Friday.
4/10- The Hornets faced off against Willowbrook in the second game of the series. The Warriors jumped out to a strong start, putting together an impressive 10-0 lead against the Hornets' pitching. However, the Hornets' bats began to heat up in the bottom of the fifth inning, where they scored five runs to cut the Warriors' lead in half. Ben Miller sparked the rally with a powerful three-run home run over the left field fence, followed by a double from Bubba Bozzi and an RBI groundout from Cash Hipskind. The Hornets continued to hit well, with Dylan Fiipiak and Lincoln Cabrera each contributing three hits. Despite their efforts, the Hornets ultimately fell short, losing to Willowbrook.
4/11-In an attempt to avoid a sweep, the Hornets faced Willowbrook in an important game three of the series. Willowbrook initially took the lead with an RBI base hit in the third inning, but it didn't last long. In the fourth inning, Nick Buzek hit an RBI double down the left field line, followed by an RBI single from Dylan Filipiak, giving the Hornets a 2-1 lead. Unfortunately, as the game progressed, the Hornets made several defensive miscues, allowing Willowbrook to capitalize and ultimately secure a 5-3 victory over the Hornets. 4/12- Looking to secure a win, the Hornets faced a strong Downers Grove North team. Jack Madden took the mound for the Hornets and delivered an exceptional performance, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning and striking out nine batters. He received solid support from his defense, which was error-free throughout the game. Offensively, the Hornets were just as impressive, accumulating seven hits and scoring ten runs while successfully stealing eleven bases. Dominating in every aspect of the game, the Hornets achieved a convincing 10-2 victory over the Trojans.
Freshman April 8, 2025 - Willowbrook - L 2-1 (5 - 3, 0 - 1) Freshman Hornets lose a tough one Tuesday afternoon. 8 hits and 3 walks would only put 1 run on the board for the hornets. They took the 1-0 lead in the 4th on a passed ball. Willowbrook would strike back in the 6th with walk followed by an RBI double. They would then go on to walk off in the 7th after 3 walks and a single. Brody Elting shut down the Warriors for 5 innings striking out 9. Louie Dusek and Jude Galla would finish the game on the mound, Dusek being charged with the 2 earned runs. Hornets start 0-1 in conference play (5-3 on the season).
April 10, 2025 - Willowbrook - W 16-6 (6 - 3, 1 - 1) The Hornets bounce back in a big way Thursday improving their record to 6-3. The freshman team scored 16 runs (8 in the first inning) on 18 hits, 5 walks, and 9 stolen bases. Jude Galla lead the charge going 4-4 which included a double. He tallied 4 RBIs on the day. Louie Dusek would join him with 3 hits of his own leading to 4 RBIs. 6 hornets would collect multiple hits in the victory. Connor Jaffrey had the ball for the Hornets. He would allow 4 earned, on 3 hits and 6 walks. Andrew O’Rourke would shut the door in the 5th. The Hornets even the series and improve to 1-1 in conference. HSHS 16 Willowbrook 6
April 11, 2025 - Willowbrook - W 12-3 (7 - 3, 2 -1) The Freshman Hornets finish the job and take the series against WIllowbrook on Friday. The team scored in bunches, putting up 3 in the 1st, 3 in the 4th, and 6 in the 6th. Louie Dusek led the way with 3 hits and a walk. 4 other hornets had 2 hits a piece, Connor Jaffrey and Jude Galla collecting extra base hits. Dusek contributed on the mound as well, throwing 5.1 innings and allowing 3 ER on 2 hits and 4 walks. Galla closed it out striking out 4 of 5 batters faced. Hornets improve to 7-3, 2-1 in conference play. Final score : 12-3.
Week of March 31st
Varsity April 1st, 2025 - York - L 3 - 12 (2 - 4, 0 - 0) The Hornets started inter-conference play with a trip to Elmhurst to play against the York Dukes. In a back and forth duel the Hornets collapsed late to allow the Dukes to take a commanding lead. On the mound, Niko Villagomez turned in another quality outing tossing 5 innings and only allowing 1 earned runs. Poor defense helped the York offense chase Niko from the game late. Taylor Mazur and RJ Gallegos also added to the Hornet effort on the mound.Alex Dunwoody ripped a 2 RBI double in the 3rd inning to help get the Hornets on the board early. Drew Baughman and Noah Greenman added hits as well, but the Hornets ran into a buzzsaw from the Dukes pitching staff. Jack McDaniel tallied another 2 walks on the day as well.
April 3rd, 2025 - Burlington Central - L 6 - 0 (2 - 5, 0 - 0) Burlington Central made the trip down to Darien for a chilly spring break doubleheader. In game one, the Rockets pitching was too much for the Hornets as they cruised to a 6 - 0 victory. Brandon Elting started the game and turned in his best performance on the year. Limiting hits and producing soft contact was the recipe today, but poor defense drove up Brandon’s pitch count. Noah Greenman came in and tossed 2 innings allowing only 1 run and striking out 2 as well. The Hornet offense stalled out but Kaden Alavi still added a hit on the day. Noah Greenman and Taylor Mazur reached on walks as well.
April 3rd, 2025 - Burlington Central - W 3 - 1 (3 - 5, 0 - 0) In game 2, the Hornets bounced back to put forth a fantastic nail biting victory against a strong Rockets team. Jack Bauer remained undefeated on the mound, turning in his 2nd win as a starter. Jack shut down the high powered Rocket offense by mixing in off speed pitches for a strike whenever he needed to. Jack struck out 5 hitters and allowed only 3 hits over 5 innings pitched. Ethan Rodriguez came in after Jack and slammed the door shut, tossing 2 innings and striking out 1. The Bauer-Rodriguez combo remains undefeated on the year. The offense put forth a better effort in game 2 with Meliki Scanlan providing the pop. Meliki had 2 hits and 2 rbis on the day while Taylor Mazur also added an RBI on a sac fly.
April 4th, 2025 - Oak Forest - T 7 - 7 (3 - 5 - 1, 0 - 0) In the final game of Spring Break the Hornets battled with a solid Oak Forest team before the game was called due to a lack of daylight, resulting in a 7 - 7 tie. Alex Dunwoody got his first start on the mound for his Hornet career and turned in a strong 3.1 innings, striking out 3. Alex did a great job of limiting a high powered Oak Forest lineup. Taylor Mazur came in relief and helped stop the bleeding in a tough 4th inning. Taylor threw 1.2 innings and only allowed 2 hits. The Hornet bats came alive and executed better on offense. Brady Miller provided a major spark in his first Varsity appearance for his career. Brady hit a bases clearing 3 run double off the left field wall to tie up the game in the 4th inning while also providing plus defense at shortstop. Davey O’Connor showed off the wheels with 2 infield singles and Kaden Alavi stayed hot with a 2 RBI double as well. Jack McDaniel tallied 2 more walks bringing his season total up to 13 walks in 9 games.
JV 4/1- The Hornets began their busy week of games by facing off against York. The Dukes took the lead first, scoring two runs in the second inning. However, the Hornets fought back and tied the game, with Jackson Bucholz driving in a run on a groundout and Vasili Monogios scoring on a passed ball. The score stood at 2-2 until the sixth inning, when York had a big inning, scoring four runs to take a 6-2 lead going into the Hornets' final at-bats. In a remarkable display of determination, the Hornets climbed back into the game. With two outs and the bases loaded, Frank Waitkus hit a crucial double that tied the game. Jeffrey Sisto entered to pinch run for Waitkus and made a pivotal play. He stole third base on a ball in the dirt and then scored the winning run when the throw from the York catcher went astray. Sisto's run resulted in a thrilling 7-6 walk-off victory for the Hornets.
4/3- The Hornets aimed to maintain their winning streak as they faced the Rockets at Burlington Central. They started strong in the top of the first inning, scoring two runs thanks to back-to-back singles from Bubba Bozzi and Dylan Filipiak. The Hornets continued to build on their lead, adding three more runs over the next two innings with RBIs from Vasili Monogios, Brady Miller, Ben Miller, and Frank Waitkus. Behind Bubba Bozzi on the mound, the Hornets never looked back and secured a 9-3 victory, keeping their winning streak alive. 4/4- The Hornets concluded their busy week by hosting Oak Forest. They got on the scoreboard first with an RBI double from Louie Dusek, who scored Dylan Filipiak. The Hornets extended their lead with an RBI groundout from Jackson Bucholz and some smart baserunning, giving them a 5-1 advantage going into the seventh inning. Frank Waitkus delivered a stellar performance on the mound and handed the ball off to Jack Madden, who came in to secure the 5-3 victory for the Hornets.
Freshman April 1, 2025 - York - L 6-4 (4 - 1, 0 - 0) The freshman hornets took their first loss of the year, Tuesday. The team took an early lead in the 2nd inning scoring 2 runs on 2 walks and 1 hit. York would go on to tie the game in 4th and take the lead in the 5th. Louie Dusek started on the mound for the freshman. He would finish with 4 IP allowing 6 walks, 3 hits, and 2 ER. Jude Galla and John Bauer would work in relief allowing a combined 4 walks, 5 hits, and 3 ER over 3 innings. Hornets go on to lose 6-4.
April 3, 2025 - Burlington Central (DH) - (Game 1) W 6-3 (5 - 1, 0 - 0), (Game 2) L 0-2 (5 - 2, 0 - 0) Game 1 of the double header went the Hornets way this past Thursday. Connor Jaffrey started on the mound and allowed 1 in the first. The freshman hornets would bounce back with a huge 2nd inning scoring all 6 of their runs. Jude Galla was responsible for 2 of the 6 runs on a clutch single. Jaffrey would be enough on the mound throwing all 5 innings allowing 4 walks, 5 hits, 3 ER, while striking out 9. Hornets win 6-3.
Game 2 didn’t go the Hornets way. John Bauer started the game for the freshman allowing 1 run in the first and 1 in the 3rd. Both runs would be earned and Bauer would finish the day throwing 4 allowing 6 hits and 4 walks. Jude Galla tallied the only hornets hit of the game. 6 total base runners would not lead to any runs in the contest. Hornets drop their second of the season, 0-2.
Week of March 24th
Varsity March 26, 2025 - Reavis - L 3 - 18 (1 - 3, 0 - 0) The Hornets dropped the matchup with Reavis because of poor defense and a stout Reavis offense. Brandon Elting started and through 3 innings of work striking out 3. Brandon was chased in the 4th inning and Noah Greenman stepped in to try to stop the strong Reavis hitters. Ultimately, John Kadolph finished the game on the mound.On Offense, the Hornets mustered 3 runs in a 4th inning rally. The offense was once again paced by Alex Dunwoody and Jack McDaniel who both had RBI doubles in the inning. Jack also added a hard hit single in the 2nd inning. Sachin Malhotra was the only other Hornet to add a hit on the day.
March 27, 2025 - Lisle - W 10 - 3 (2 - 3, 0 - 0) The Hornets bounced back with a strong performance against Lisle High School. A combination of excellent pitching and timely hitting added up to a great win for Hornets as we moved into Spring Break. Niko Villagomez was dominant on the mound in his 1st win of the year. Niko tossed 6 innings strong with 10 strikeouts. This was the Hornets first double digit strikeout performance of the year. Alex Dunwoody came in to close out the final inning, striking out 2 as well. Offensively the Hornets mustered 10 runs thanks to 14 total team walks. John Kadolph and Drew Baughman tallied 3 walks each while Alex Dunwoody, Jack McDaniel, and Sachin Malhotra each had 2. Kaden Alavi and Davey O’Connor also added RBI hits as well.
JV March 25, 2025 - Glenbard East - W 13-8 (3-1,0-0) On Tuesday, the Hornets traveled to Glenbard East in hopes of achieving back-to-back wins. They started strong, scoring in the second inning with a single from Cash Hipskind that brought Dylan Filipiak home. In the third inning, the Hornets’ offense continued to shine, scoring eight runs on five hits, driven by the top of the lineup. The team was also aggressive on the bases, successfully stealing seven bases without getting caught. Ben Miller earned his second win of the season, pitching five innings and striking out four batters. Jack Madden closed out the game for the Hornets, leading to a 13-8 victory.
March 26, 2025 - Reavis - W 5-3 (4-1,0-0) The Hornets aimed to maintain their momentum as they faced Reavis at home on Wednesday. They started strong, scoring four runs in the first inning thanks to a single by Breckin Bozzi down the right field line and a sacrifice fly from Lincoln Cabrera. The offense was quiet until the sixth inning when Brady Miller hit an RBI triple off the wall. Breaking Bozzi was the starting and winning pitcher for the Hornets, going five innings and allowing two runs. Jack Madden then came in for relief, effectively shutting down Reavis and earning a two-inning save. The Hornets secured the victory with a final score of 5-3, and they will play against Glenbard West tomorrow.
March 27, 2025 - Glenbard West - W 5-2 (5-1,0-0) The Hornets traveled to Glen Ellyn to face a strong Glenbard West team. The Hornets were able to score in the first inning with back-to-back doubles from Brady Miller and Ben Miller. However, Glenbard West took the lead in the bottom of the second with two singles, each scoring a run. The Hornets regained the lead in the fourth inning thanks to an RBI double from Jack Madden and a two-RBI triple from Brady Miller, bringing the score to 5-2 in favor of the Hornets. After that, the Hornets' pitcher, Frank Waitkus, blanked the Hilltoppers for the next five innings, finishing the game with 6 ⅓ innings pitched and five strikeouts. Jack Madden then came in to secure the last two outs for the Hornets, marking their fourth consecutive win.
Freshman March 25, 2025 - Glenbard East - W 11-1 (2 - 0, 0 - 0) The Hornets put up another strong performance at the plate as they run their way to 2-0 on the season. The cold weather wasn’t enough to cool off the bats as the team tallied 10 hits over 5 innings of play. Connor Jaffrey led the attack with 3 hits (2 doubles) and 2 RBIs. 4 walks and 15 stolen bases were also added to the offensive show and the hornets scored 11 runs. On the bump, Louis Dusek, Andrew O’Rourke, and Jude Galla put together a solid 5 inning outing. The trio threw a combined no-hitter but allowed 3 walks and 1 unearned run on 1 error. The crew also struck out 13 in the win.
March 26, 2025 - Reavis - W 9-2 (3 - 0, 0 - 0) The Hornets move to 3-0 with another solid team win over Reavis. Top to bottom, the lineup showed patience at the plate drawing 11 walks and 2 hit-by-pitches. Nathan Navarro, Andrew O’Rourke and Brody Elting all reached base 3 times in 4 plate appearances. The Hornets also took 16 free bases in the victory. On the mound, Brody Elting found his groove after allowing 1 in the 1st. He would cruise to 4 innings pitched, striking out 6 and allowing just 1 hit. John Bauer finished things off with 2 innings of his own striking out 3 and allowing 1 unearned run.
March 27, 2025 - Glenbard West - W 3-1 (4 - 0, 0 - 0) The Hornets hang on in the 7th and win a close battle with Glenbard West. Nathan Navarro and Jude Galla lead the offense with 2 hits a piece. Navarro also showed off his speed, stealing 3 bases bringing his season total up to 10. The freshman hornets also walked 6 times leading to 3 runs in the contest. Connor Jaffrey was dominant on the mound for the Hornets. Jaffrey struck out 12 of 19 batters faced and allowed just 1 earned run. Louie Dusek closed the door striking out 4 which included the final two outs of the game with the tying run on 2nd. Hornets improve to 4-0.
Week of March 17th
Varsity March 18, 2025 - Glenbard South - L 3 - 11 (0-1, 0-0) The Hornets dropped game one at Glenbard South to start the season 0 - 1. The Hornets scored 2 in the first inning thanks to a lead off double from Alex Dunwoody and a timely bloop single from Carter D’Andrea. The offense slowed from there as the Hornets struggled to string together offense. Braeden Koperski added a late inning pinch hit single to left as well. Brandon Elting started the game on the mound and struggled early to find the zone. Costly errors defensively helped the Glenbard South offense get out to an early lead. Noah Greenman and Alex Dunwoody also threw quality innings.
March 21, 2025 - Riverside Brookfield - L 3 - 5 (0 - 2, 0 - 0) The Hornets dropped a tough game against Riverside Brookfield after costly errors coughed up the lead they held through 4 innings. Offensively, Alex Dunwoody continued to lead the charge, tallying 2 hits one of which was a late inning double. Braeden Koperski added another hit on an infield single and Aiden Chamberlain notched a bunt single. Jack McDaniel also added 4 total walks on the day.Niko Villagomez started the game and tossed 4 innings with 0 earned runs on the day. Taylor Mazur came in relief and threw the final 3 innings only allowing 2 earned runs.
March 22, 2025 - TF South - W 8 - 5 (1 - 2, 0 - 0) The Hornets jumped out to an early lead, scoring 4 in the first inning. Steady defense held the Red Wolves at bay long enough for another 4 run inning to be the sealing factor in a well played game.John Kadolph set the tone for the day with a leadoff double in the first, which was then followed by singles from Alex Dunwoody and doubles from Jack McDaniel, Brandon Elting and Davy O’Connor. Jack McDaniel was 2 for 3 with a walk and 3 RBIs and Brandon Elting finished 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBIs. Sachin Malhotra added 2 hits as well on the day.Jack Bauer started the game on the mound and tossed 4 innings with 2 earned runs and 5 strikeouts. Ethan Rodriguez threw 2.1 innings with 4 ks in high pressure situations. Alex Dunwoody ultimately came in and slammed the door shut, closing out the final 2 outs of the game.
JV March 18, 2025 - Glenbard South - W 14-1 (1-0, 0-0) On Opening Day 2025, the Hornets faced Glenbard South in their first game of the season. The Hornets quickly jumped out to a commanding lead in the first inning, scoring eight runs thanks to a key RBI double from Frank Waitkus and RBI base hits from Brecken Bozzi, Lincoln Cabrera, and Jack Madden. Throughout the rest of the game, the Hornets added six more runs, totaling twelve hits. Their defense was outstanding, as they made several impressive plays and committed zero errors. Ben Miller started on the mound for the Hornets, pitching four innings without allowing any runs and giving up only four hits. Jack Madden came in as a relief pitcher and completed the game, securing the victory for the Hornets. The final score was Hornets 14, Glenbard South 1. The team is looking to carry this momentum into their next game against Riverside Brookfield on Wednesday, March 19.
March 21st, 2025 - Riverside Brookfield L 16-2 (1-1,0-0) 3/21- The Hornets faced Riverside Brookfield in the second game of the season. The Hornets started slowly, and combined with the gusty winds, Riverside Brookfield scored five runs in the first inning. However, the Hornets were able to chip away at the lead scoring two of their own on an RBI double from Ben Miller and an RBI groundout from Frank Waitkus. RB took a commanding lead and never looked back winning the game 16-2.
March 22nd, 2025 - T.F. South W 14-2 (2-1,0-0) The Hornets were looking to bounce back from their previous game as they faced T.F. South on Saturday. Frank Waitkus started on the mound for the Hornets and delivered an outstanding performance, pitching four innings, allowing only 2 runs, and striking out 10 batters. In the first inning, the Hornets quickly took control of the game by scoring eight runs, with key RBI hits from Waitkus, Lincoln Cabrera, Cash Hipskind, Vasili Monogios, and Brady Miller. They maintained their offensive momentum throughout the game, scoring in every inning and building a commanding lead. Cash Hipskind closed out the game for the Hornets by securing the final three outs, leading the team to a decisive 14-2 victory.
Freshman March 18, 2025 - Glenbard South - W 11-1 (1 - 0, 0 - 0) The Hornets start the season with hot bats and cruise to an 11-1 victory. The Hornets got on the board early thanks to a double by Louie Dusek followed by an RBI single by Brody Elting, in the first. Dusek would finish the day 3-4 with Nathan Navarro, Connor Jaffery, Jude Gallo, and Jack Barry contributing a hit a piece. The Hornets also stole 13 bases. Dusek also started the game on the mound, throwing 3 innings allowing 0 runs, only 2 hits, and struck out 6. John Bauer closed the door with 2 innings of his own. He allowed the only run of the game, allowing 3 hits and striking out 1.