Wednesday's Sauk Valley action delivered some dominant pitching performances and high-scoring thrillers. Here's your roundup of the best moments from the diamond.
Softball: Jade Hammer shines in Eastland's shutout
Eastland's Jade Hammer was nearly untouchable, tossing a complete-game two-hitter with seven strikeouts to lead the Cougars to a 5-0 win over Galena. Keara Kaus and Tatum Grim each drove in two runs, while Vanessa Allen added a home run to power the offense.
Sterling's bats explode in slugfest
Sterling outlasted Rochelle in an 18-15 marathon that featured a combined 36 hits. Lily Cantu led the way with three RBIs, while Layla Wright went 4-for-5 and Mya Lira laced two doubles. Both teams struggled defensively, with Sterling allowing nine unearned runs and Rochelle giving up 11.
Rock Falls rallies behind Eikenberry's big day
Madisyn Eikenberry was unstoppable at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs to lead Rock Falls past Bureau Valley 8-4. Korah Hosler earned the win with a complete-game effort, striking out six.
Amboy's Bodmer does it all
Mallory Bodmer delivered four singles and pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts as Amboy topped West Carroll 9-3. The Clippers outhit their opponents 17-6 in the victory.
Pearl City rolls past Forreston
Caroline Bawinkel went 3-for-3 with an RBI to help Pearl City cruise to a 16-6 win over Forreston in six innings.
Baseball: Dixon ends regular season on a hot streak
The Duchesses wrapped up the regular season with a 4-2 win over Sterling, their eighth victory in the last nine games. Sterling finished the season at 3-20.
Amboy holds off Newark
Bryson Deery drove in four runs as Amboy held on for a 9-8 road win, leading 4-2 through five innings before Newark mounted a late rally.
Galesburg's pitching stifles Sterling
Sterling managed just five hits and struck out 14 times in a 6-2 loss to Galesburg, dropping their road contest.
Bureau Valley jumps out early
Aiden Litherland went 3-for-4 with four RBIs as Bureau Valley jumped to a 12-2 lead after two innings and rolled to a 19-6 win over AFC in six innings.
Annawan-Wethersfield edges Morrison in extras
The Mustangs outhit the Titans 10-4 but couldn't close the deal, falling 5-3 in eight innings. Jake Strobbe doubled and knocked in a run for Morrison.
Forreston's Brown dominates Polo
Darin Greenfield and Joe Haller each drove in three runs, and Kaden Brown pitched five strong innings as Forreston blanked Polo 15-0 in five innings.
Galena turns tables on Eastland
After losing to Eastland earlier in the day, Galena got revenge with an 11-4 win, scoring nine unearned runs. Eastland led 3-0 through three innings but couldn't hold on.