Who among former DuPage County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, March 21?
By Y. H. Cook
Saturday, March 21 will feature competition from these former DuPage County area high school standouts.
A.J. Taylor
Lamar Cardinals
Infielder
5′11″ 180
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Aaron Davis
UW - Oshkosh Titans
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 185
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Darien
Next Game: vs. Illinois Wesleyan Titans, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Aidan Toal
Wheaton Thunder
Left handed pitcher
Freshman
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: West Chicago
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Alex Bagley
Wheaton Thunder
Right handed pitcher and outfielder
Junior
6′2″ 200
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Alex Chaltin
Lewis Flyers
Infielder
Junior
5′10″
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. William Jewell Cardinals, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Andrew Gallegos
Wartburg Knights
Junior
Naperville Central High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Coe Kohawks, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Annie Sullivan
Fordham Rams
Outfielder
Junior
5′9″
Wheaton North High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Ari O'Connell
UIC Flames
Utility player
Freshman
5′7″
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Roselle
Next Game: vs. Drake Bulldogs, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Ben Ford
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′2″
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. UW - Oshkosh Titans, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Blake Edmonds
Jacksonville Dolphins
Outfielder
Senior
5′11″ 200
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Oak Brook
Next Game: vs. Queens Royals, Saturday, March 21, 6 p.m.
Braeden Groszek
North Central Cardinals
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
Glenbard West High School
Hometown: Glen Ellyn
Next Game: vs. Calvin Knights, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Brian Daker
UIS Prairie Stars
Catcher
Junior
5′10″
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Burr Ridge
Next Game: vs. Drury Panthers, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Brian Kud
North Central Cardinals
Pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 180
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Calvin Knights, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Caitlyn Kulczyski
Stetson Hatters
Right handed pitcher
Senior
5′4″
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Caleb Schauer
Wheaton Thunder
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
Wheaton North High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Casey Oliva
Dubuque Spartans
Right handed pitcher and outfielder
Junior
5′9″
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Buena Vista Beavers, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Catherine Nielsen
Quincy Hawks
Infielder
Sophomore
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Itasca
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Chris McCormack
Evansville Purple Aces
Right handed pitcher
Junior
6′2″ 185
Naperville Central High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. California Baptist Lancers, Saturday, March 21, 5 p.m.
Cole Peaslee
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
Pitcher
Junior
6′5″ 180
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Hometown: Warrenville
Next Game: vs. Findlay Oilers, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Cole Warehime
Illinois Fighting Illini
Outfielder and first baseman
6′1″ 205
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Saturday, March 21, 3 p.m.
Colin Slivka
Manhattan Jaspers
Right handed pitcher
Junior
5′9″ 180
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats, Saturday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.
Connor Peckham
Concordia Chicago Cougars
Infielder and catcher
Freshman
5′9″ 168
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Daniel Sams
Harvard Crimson
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 200
Fenton High School
Hometown: Atlanta
Next Game: vs. Columbia Lions, Saturday, March 21, 11:30 a.m.
Danny McGuigan
Aurora Spartans
Pitcher
Freshman
6′1″ 170
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Lakeland Muskies, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Drew Duckhorn
Central Arkansas Bears
Left handed pitcher
Senior
6′0″ 200
Hinsdale South High School
Hometown: Orland Park
Next Game: vs. Bellarmine Knights, Saturday, March 21, 4 p.m.
Dylan Johnson
Buena Vista Beavers
Catcher
Sophomore
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Selden
Next Game: vs. Dubuque Spartans, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Ean Czech
Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Infielder
Junior
6′4″ 220
Downers Grove North High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Eliza Patterson
Southern Virginia Knights
Catcher and utility player
Freshman
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Lancaster Bible Chargers, Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.
Ellie Adduci
Lake Forest Foresters
Pitcher
Freshman
5′5″
Glenbard West High School
Hometown: Glen Ellyn
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Eric Lowrie
Rockford Regents
Outfielder
Freshman
6′2″ 195
Glenbard West High School
Hometown: Glen Ellyn
Next Game: vs. Marian Sabres, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Ethan Patera
Lewis Flyers
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′4″ 230
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. William Jewell Cardinals, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Evan Montella
Carthage Firebirds
Outfielder
Junior
6′0″ 185
Timothy Christian High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. North Park Vikings, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Gavin Bullard
Carroll Pioneers
Pitcher
Freshman
6′1″ 180
Timothy Christian High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. UW River Falls Falcons, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Harrison Cordeiro
Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes
Pitcher
Senior
6′1″ 200
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Chicago
Next Game: vs. Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Isabel Bates
Carthage Firebirds
Pitcher and infielder
Freshman
5′6″
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Lake Forest Foresters, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Issac Sobieszczyk
Missouri Western Griffons
Infielder
Junior
6′3″ 235
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Villa Park
Next Game: vs. Northeastern State Riverhawks, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Jack Miller
Rockhurst Hawks
Pitcher
Senior
6′5″
Downers Grove North High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Jack Rozmus
Ashland Eagles
Catcher
Junior
5′11″ 205
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Walsh Cavaliers, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Jack Steel
Denison Big Red
First baseman
Senior
6′3″ 205
Fenton High School
Hometown: Atlanta
Next Game: vs. Linfield Wildcats, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Jackson Clark
Emory Eagles
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′7″ 205
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Chicago
Next Game: vs. Piedmont Lions, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Jamie Saran
Northern Illinois Huskies
First baseman and catcher
Freshman
Naperville Central High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Ohio Bobcats, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Jason Gutkowski
Benedictine Eagles
Pitcher
Senior
6′1″ 210
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Roselle
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Joe McNeice
Rockford Regents
Pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 155
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Villa Park
Next Game: vs. Marian Sabres, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Joe Wolstzyniak
MNU Pioneers
Pitcher
Senior
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Missouri Baptist Spartans, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Joel Lopez
Centre Colonels
Utility player
Freshman
5′8″ 160
Fenton High School
Hometown: Atlanta
Next Game: vs. Rhodes Lynx, Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.
Joey Gainer
Missouri State Lions
Catcher
Freshman
5′10″ 190
St. Francis High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Fort Hays State Tigers, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Jonny Rossi
North Central Cardinals
Pitcher
Freshman
6′2″ 205
Benet Academy
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Calvin Knights, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Josh Christman
Aurora Spartans
Pitcher
Sophomore
5′10″ 155
Glenbard North High School
Hometown: Carol Stream
Next Game: vs. Lakeland Muskies, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Josh Fleming
Grand Valley State Lakers
Outfielder and infielder
Freshman
6′1″ 200
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Middle Georgia State Knights, Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.
Josh Gugora
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Outfielder
Freshman
5′10″
Benet Academy
Hometown: Lisle
Next Game: vs. UW - Oshkosh Titans, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Julia Nicholus
Washington Bears
Utility player
Junior
5′6″
Naperville Central High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Case Western Reserve Spartans, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Katherine Filkowski
Green Bay Phoenix
Outfielder
Freshman
Montini Catholic High School
Hometown: Carol Stream
Next Game: vs. Robert Morris Colonials, Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.
Kristina Donaldson
Washington Bears
Outfielder
Junior
5′9″
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Case Western Reserve Spartans, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Luc Lawler
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″
Benet Academy
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. UW - Oshkosh Titans, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Luke Bellini
North Park Vikings
Infielder
Freshman
5′7″ 160
Wheaton North High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Luke Canada
Maryville Scots
Shortstop
Freshman
5′10″ 175
Timothy Christian High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Belhaven Blazers, Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.
Luke Pieczynski
Missouri S&T Miners
Infielder
Freshman
5′10″
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Mackenzie Ondrejcak
Lakeland Muskies
Catcher and outfielder
Junior
5′7″
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Concordia Chicago Cougars, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Madi Kuban
Benedictine Eagles
Pitcher
Senior
5′6″
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Roselle
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Madison Peck
Quincy Hawks
First baseman
Junior
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Upper Iowa Peacocks, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Maisie McDaniel
Davis & Elkins Senators
First baseman
Sophomore
5′8″
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Hinsdale
Next Game: vs. Frostburg State Bobcats, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Matt Cantrell
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Outfielder
Freshman
6′0″
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. UW - Oshkosh Titans, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Max Hansmann
Evansville Purple Aces
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′1″ 210
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. California Baptist Lancers, Saturday, March 21, 5 p.m.
Max Mohapp
Cornell Rams
Catcher
Freshman
5′8″
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Roselle
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Max Vaisvila
Northern Illinois Huskies
Pitcher
Senior
5′10″ 185
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Villa Park
Next Game: vs. Miami RedHawks, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Maya Rodriguez
Indianapolis Greyhounds
Infielder
Sophomore
5′6″
Downers Grove North High School
Hometown: Woodridge
Next Game: vs. William Jewell Cardinals, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Mia Giammarese
Benedictine Eagles
Pitcher and outfielder
Junior
5′6″
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Bloomingdale
Next Game: vs. Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Monica Kading
Rollins Tars
Middle infielder
Sophomore
Wheaton North High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Nova Southeastern Sharks, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Myles Foy
Rockford Regents
Infielder
Junior
5′10″ 180
Timothy Christian High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Marian Sabres, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Nate Burden
Wheaton Thunder
Left handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″ 185
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Nolan Montella
Loras Duhawks
Left handed pitcher
Freshman
6′3″
Timothy Christian High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Central Dutch, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Olivia Solerno
Keiser Seahawks
Pitcher
Freshman
5′9″
Glenbard West High School
Hometown: Glen Ellyn
Next Game: vs. Warner Royals, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Owen Roberts
Indiana State Sycamores
Infielder and right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 192
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Bradley Braves, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Payton Knox
Benedictine Eagles
Outfielder
Freshman
6′0″ 170
Benet Academy
Hometown: Lisle
Next Game: vs. St. Norbert Green Knights, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Presley Wright
Keiser Seahawks
Pitcher
Freshman
5′6″
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Warner Royals, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Richie Sperando
Concordia Chicago Cougars
Infielder
Senior
5′11″ 150
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Darien
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Ricky Collazo
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Catcher
Junior
6′0″
IC Catholic Prep
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, Saturday, March 21, 3 p.m.
Rocco Tenuta
Hillsdale Chargers
Infielder
Junior
5′10″ 185
St. Francis High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Malone Pioneers, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Sam Erickson
Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers
First baseman and outfielder
Sophomore
6′2″ 175
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Woodridge
Next Game: vs. Earlham Quakers, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Scout Gallagher
Saint Louis Billikens
Pitcher and catcher
Sophomore
West Chicago Community High School
Hometown: West Chicago
Next Game: vs. Loyola Ramblers, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Sophia Barofsky
Roosevelt Lakers
Infielder
Freshman
Downers Grove North High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Purdue Northwest Pride, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Tanner Mally
Western Michigan Broncos
Outfielder and infielder
Junior
5′11″ 179
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Lisle
Next Game: vs. Ball State Cardinals, Saturday, March 21, 1:05 p.m.
Thomas Dougherty
St. Norbert Green Knights
Infielder
Freshman
Naperville Central High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Benedictine Eagles, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Tony Konopiots
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Utility player
Sophomore
6′1″ 205
Downers Grove North High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Northern Kentucky Norse, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Tyler Dean
St. Norbert Green Knights
Catcher
Junior
Benet Academy
Hometown: Hinsdale
Next Game: vs. Benedictine Eagles, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Tyler Patton
Aurora Spartans
Catcher
Senior
6′3″ 200
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Lakeland Muskies, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Vince Polizzi
Loras Duhawks
Infielder
Senior
6′1″
St. Francis High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Central Dutch, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Will Clegg
Wheaton Thunder
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 200
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Will Fletcher
UIS Prairie Stars
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′0″
Wheaton North High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Drury Panthers, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Will Potter
Missouri State Lions
Infielder
Sophomore
5′11″ 185
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Chicago
Next Game: vs. Fort Hays State Tigers, Saturday, March 21, 1 p.m.
Wyatt Wawro
Northern Illinois Huskies
Outfielder
Freshman
5′9″ 160
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Miami RedHawks, Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m.
Yash Desai
Wesleyan Cardinals
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.
Zack Stokes
West Florida Argonauts
Infielder
Graduate
6′2″ 190
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Union Bulldogs, Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m.