Who are the DuPage County area high school alumni in action on Saturday, March 7?
By Y. H. Cook
These former DuPage County area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, March 7.
A.J. Taylor
Lamar Cardinals
Infielder
5′11″ 180
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, Saturday, March 7, 6 p.m.
Aidan Conners
Augustana College Vikings
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 195
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Bradford Panthers, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Aidan Toal
Wheaton Thunder
Left handed pitcher
Freshman
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: West Chicago
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
Aiden Mersinger
Knox Prairie Fire
Infielder
Freshman
5′11″
Benet Academy
Hometown: Lisle
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Alex Bagley
Wheaton Thunder
Outfielder and right handed pitcher
Junior
6′2″ 200
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
Alex Chaltin
Lewis Flyers
Infielder
Junior
5′10″
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Purdue Northwest Pride, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Ari O'Connell
UIC Flames
Utility player
Freshman
5′7″
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Roselle
Next Game: vs. Belmont Bruins, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Ava Kozlovsky
UW Eau Claire Blugolds
Infielder and catcher
Sophomore
5′6″
Glenbard North High School
Hometown: Carol Stream
Next Game: vs. Augsburg Auggies, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Ben Ford
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Outfielder
Sophomore
6′2″
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Blake Edmonds
Jacksonville Dolphins
Outfielder
Senior
5′11″ 200
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Oak Brook
Next Game: vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks, Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Braeden Groszek
North Central Cardinals
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
Glenbard West High School
Hometown: Glen Ellyn
Next Game: vs. UMHB Crusaders, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Brett Vercruysse
Elmhurst Bluejays
Infielder
Sophomore
6′0″ 175
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Brian Daker
UIS Prairie Stars
Catcher
Junior
5′10″
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Burr Ridge
Next Game: vs. Davenport Panthers, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Brian Kud
North Central Cardinals
Pitcher
Freshman
6′0″ 180
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. UMHB Crusaders, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Caleb Schauer
Wheaton Thunder
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 175
Wheaton North High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
Charlie Madzinski
Knox Prairie Fire
Catcher
Freshman
5′10″
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Chris McCormack
Evansville Purple Aces
Right handed pitcher
Junior
6′2″ 185
Naperville Central High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Ole Miss Rebels, Saturday, March 7, 3 p.m.
Christian Vander Veen
Covenant Scots
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′5″
Timothy Christian High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Christopher Ludwig
Elmhurst Bluejays
Left handed pitcher and first baseman
Sophomore
5′10″ 170
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Cole Peaslee
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
Pitcher
Junior
6′5″ 180
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Hometown: Warrenville
Next Game: vs. Fairmont State Fighting Falcons, Saturday, March 7, 12 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. USC Trojans, Saturday, March 7, 12 a.m.
Colin Slivka
Manhattan Jaspers
Right handed pitcher
Junior
5′9″ 180
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Marist Red Foxes, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Daniel Sams
Harvard Crimson
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′2″ 200
Fenton High School
Hometown: Atlanta
Next Game: vs. Liberty Flames, Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Drew Duckhorn
Central Arkansas Bears
Left handed pitcher
Senior
6′0″ 200
Hinsdale South High School
Hometown: Orland Park
Next Game: vs. Little Rock Trojans, Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Eliza Patterson
Southern Virginia Knights
Utility player and catcher
Freshman
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Roanoke Maroons, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Ethan Patera
Lewis Flyers
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′4″ 230
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Purdue Northwest Pride, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Frank Turco
Knox Prairie Fire
Outfielder and pitcher
Freshman
5′10″
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Millikin Big Blue, Saturday, March 7, 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 Poly Pomona Broncos, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Harry Fandre
Quincy Hawks
First baseman
Junior
6′2″ 245
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Willowbrook
Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Issac Sobieszczyk
Missouri Western Griffons
Infielder
Junior
6′3″ 235
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Villa Park
Next Game: vs. Central Missouri Mules, Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Jackson Clark
Emory Eagles
Right handed pitcher
Freshman
6′7″ 205
Hinsdale Central High School
Hometown: Chicago
Next Game: vs. Middlebury Panthers, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Joe Wolstzyniak
MNU Pioneers
Pitcher
Senior
Glenbard East High School
Hometown: Lombard
Next Game: vs. Clarke Pride, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Joel Lopez
Centre Colonels
Utility player
Freshman
5′8″ 160
Fenton High School
Hometown: Atlanta
Next Game: vs. Wabash Little Giants, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Joey Gainer
Missouri State Lions
Catcher
Freshman
5′10″ 190
St. Francis High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats, Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Josh Fleming
Grand Valley State Lakers
Infielder and outfielder
Freshman
6′1″ 200
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Missouri S&T Miners, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Josh Gugora
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Outfielder
Freshman
5′10″
Benet Academy
Hometown: Lisle
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Julia Nicholus
Washington Bears
Utility player
Junior
5′6″
Naperville Central High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. UW Whitewater Warhawks, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Kristina Donaldson
Washington Bears
Outfielder
Junior
5′9″
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. UW Whitewater Warhawks, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Logan Bryant
Elmhurst Bluejays
Infielder
Senior
6′2″ 170
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Luc Lawler
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Right handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″
Benet Academy
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Luke Pieczynski
Missouri S&T Miners
Infielder
Freshman
5′10″
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Grand Valley State Lakers, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Madi Kuban
Benedictine Eagles
Pitcher
Senior
5′6″
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Roselle
Next Game: vs. Anderson Lady Ravens, Saturday, March 7, 11:15 a.m.
Matt Cantrell
Illinois Wesleyan Titans
Outfielder
Freshman
6′0″
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Washington Bears, Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.
Max Hansmann
Evansville Purple Aces
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′1″ 210
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Ole Miss Rebels, Saturday, March 7, 3 p.m.
Max Vaisvila
Northern Illinois Huskies
Pitcher
Senior
5′10″ 185
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Villa Park
Next Game: vs. Ohio Bobcats, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Mia Giammarese
Benedictine Eagles
Pitcher and outfielder
Junior
5′6″
Lake Park High School
Hometown: Bloomingdale
Next Game: vs. Anderson Lady Ravens, Saturday, March 7, 11:15 a.m.
Nate Burden
Wheaton Thunder
Left handed pitcher
Sophomore
6′0″ 185
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
Noah Jones
Elmhurst Bluejays
Catcher
Sophomore
6′1″ 190
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Owen Roberts
Indiana State Sycamores
Right handed pitcher and infielder
Freshman
6′0″ 192
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Aurora
Next Game: vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Saturday, March 7, 5 p.m.
Ricky Collazo
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Catcher
Junior
6′0″
IC Catholic Prep
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. VMI Keydets, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Rock Smith
Elmhurst Bluejays
First baseman
Senior
6′5″ 230
York Community High School
Hometown: Elmhurst
Next Game: vs. Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Ryan McGinley
Elmhurst Bluejays
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′1″ 195
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Darien
Next Game: vs. Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks, Saturday, March 7, 1 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. Denison Big Red, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Sonia Ruchala
IUPUI Jaguars
Infielder
Freshman
5′4″
Willowbrook High School
Hometown: Villa Park
Next Game: vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels, Saturday, March 7, 12:30 p.m.
Tanner Mally
Western Michigan Broncos
Infielder and outfielder
Junior
5′11″ 179
Naperville North High School
Hometown: Lisle
Next Game: vs. Akron Zips, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Tony Konopiots
Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Utility player
Sophomore
6′1″ 205
Downers Grove North High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Texas A&M Aggies, Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Will Clegg
Wheaton Thunder
Infielder
Sophomore
5′10″ 200
Wheaton Academy
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Concordia Wisconsin Falcons, Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
Will Fletcher
UIS Prairie Stars
Right handed pitcher
Senior
6′0″
Wheaton North High School
Hometown: Wheaton
Next Game: vs. Davenport Panthers, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Will Potter
Missouri State Lions
Infielder
Sophomore
5′11″ 185
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Chicago
Next Game: vs. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats, Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Wyatt Wawro
Northern Illinois Huskies
Outfielder
Freshman
5′9″ 160
Downers Grove South High School
Hometown: Downers Grove
Next Game: vs. Ohio Bobcats, Saturday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Zach Larison
Quincy Hawks
Outfielder
Freshman
6′0″ 200
Glenbard North High School
Hometown: Carol Stream
Next Game: vs. Truman State Bulldogs, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.
Zack Stokes
West Florida Argonauts
Infielder
Graduate
6′2″ 190
Waubonsie Valley High School
Hometown: Naperville
Next Game: vs. Trevecca Nazarene Trojans, Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m.