Central Suburban North 
Glenbrook North        8-0
Vernon Hills                 6-3
Maine East                   4-2
Deerfield                      4-2-1
Highland Park              3-3-1
Maine West                 2-5

Central Suburban South
New Trier                     4-1
Maine South                6-3
Evanston                      6-4
Glenbrook South        3-5
Niles West                   1-3-1
Niles North                  0-8

East Suburban Catholic
St. Patrick                     1-0
Marist                            5-1
St. Viator                       5-1
Carmel                           4-1
Nazareth Academy      5-2-1
Joliet Catholic               6-3
Marian Catholic            2-1
Marian C Catholic        5-3
Benet Academy            2-4
Notre Dame                  2-4

Interstate 8 North
Westmont                  6-2
Coal City                    8-3
Lisle                           5-5
Sandwich                   2-5
Plano                          3-7
Seneca                       1-3

Southwest Prairie
Plainfield East            8-1
Oswego                      5-1
Joliet Central              6-2
Plainfield North5-2
Plainfield South         5-2
Minooka                      5-2
Plainfield Central       7-3
Oswego East               4-3
Joliet West                  4-6
Romeoville                  1-7

Southwest Suburban Blue
Lockport                         7-0
Lincoln-Way East           8-1
Stagg                             6-2-1
Sandburg                       4-2
Homewood-Flossmoor 2-3-1
Bolingbrook                    1-6

West Suburban Gold
Hinsdale South               3-1        1-0
Downers Grove South   4-2        1-0
Leyden                           3-4-1     1-0
Willowbrook                    4-4        0-1
Addison Trail                   3-4        0-1
Morton                             1-4        0-1
Proviso East                    0-5       0-1

West Suburban Silver

Lyons Township             4-0        1-0
Oak Park                        3-0        1-0
Downers Grove North    1-5        1-0
York                                6-1        0-0
Hinsdale Central             3-1        0-1
Glenbard West               2-3         0-1
Proviso West                  0-6        0-1

Others

Northridge Prep              4-4

VOYAGER MEDIA PUBLICATIONS BASEBALL TERRIFIC TEN through 4/3/18
1. LOCKPORT                    7-0       Porters outscore field 33-9 to win WJOL/Ladas Tourney
2. PLAINFIELD EAST         8-1       SPC favorite Bengals only loss to Providence
3. JOLIET CATHOLIC         6-3       Slow start for talented Hilltoppers
4. MINOOKA                     5-2       Seth Gutknecht’s 2-run bomb beats Providence
5. PLAINFIELD NORTH     5-2       Tigers lose heartbreaker to Providence on Mon.
6  PLAINFIELD CENTRAL  7-3       Surprising Wildcats rolling in 2018
7. PLAINFIELD SOUTH      5-2       Strong pitching, as usual, leads Cougars to good start
8. JOLIET CENTRAL            6-2      Steelmen beat Providence; start season 5-0
9. DG SOUTH                      4-2      WSC Gold favorites off to good start
10. MAINE SOUTH             6-3      Hawks start season 5-1; beat Loyola

ON THE BUBBLE – Joliet West 4-6; Westmont 6-2; Maine East 4-2

Compiled by Drake Skleba

GreenMan Theatre will hold auditions later this month for David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Glengarry Glen Ross.” Auditions will be held April 22, 23, and 24 starting at 7 p.m. The production will run June 8-17 and is intended for mature audiences. “Glengarry Glen Ross” won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and concerns a group of small-time cut-throat real estate salesmen. Frank Rich, writing about the original production in the New York Times, called it one of Mamet’s best plays and cited Mamet’s “command of dialogue” and “mastery of theatrical form.”

Auditions will be held at GreenMan’s performance space at 232 S. York St. in Elmhurst. Actors interested in auditioning should request an audition appointment time on one of the audition dates by emailing gmttauditions@gmail.com. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script with other actors. Callbacks, if needed, will be scheduled for April 25. There is no pay. GreenMan’s artistic director, David Soria, will direct GreenMan’s Showcase production. “Glengarry Glen Ross” is the final production of the 14th season. There are roles for 7 men, playing real estate salesmen, the manager of the real estate office, a customer, and a policeman. For additional information, visit the theatre’s website at www.greenmantheatre.org or call 630-464-2646.

Monstrous Regiment April 13-29

Don’t miss GreenMan’s current production of “Monstrous Regiment,” opening April 13 for a three week run through April 29. “Monstrous Regiment” is a comic fantasy by Chicago writer Chris Hainsworth, adapted from the original novel by best-selling author Terry Pratchett. The play is a wickedly funny look at the absurdities of war and the ambiguities of identity. A most unlikely band of army recruits, including a troll, a vampire, and an Igor, are under the command of the equally unusual military leaders of the fictional country of Borogravia. Disguises, wordplay, and caffeine addiction combine to make “Monstrous Regiment” a laugh-out-loud masterpiece.

GreenMan Theatre Troupe has been presenting plays in Elmhurst since being founded in 2003. Past productions include “The Odd Couple,” “The Arabian Nights,” and “Pride and Prejudice.” GreenMan is a non-profit 501[c]3 organization whose mission is to provide a source of cultural enrichment and pride for the community by presenting diverse, quality productions and providing opportunities for personal growth in the theatrical arts. GreenMan also offers classes and workshops for members and the community. GreenMan welcomes new members and participants in all aspects of theatre production.

By Mark Gregory
Sports Editor
@Hear_The_Beard
mark@buglenewspapers.com

Coming into this season, little was expected of the Benet Academy boys basketball team.

The Redwings were coming in with several new players and a lot of people outside of the locker room did not give Benet a chance to advance as far as they had in the recent past.

But, when Benet ultimately reached the DeKalb Supersectional and fell in NIUs Convocation Center, the players on the team were not surprised at how far they had advanced.

“There wasn’t too much expectation on us, so it was nice to come together and prove people wrong,” Benet senior David Buh said. “We didn’t advance as far as we wanted, but that didn’t take away from the season. We are very pleased and we were just very happy to wear the Benet uniform with pride.”

Buh was the leader of the Redwings, averaging 13.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 46 percent from the field. He tallied 64 total 3-point field goals.

For his efforts, Buh is the Voyager Media 2018 Player of the Year.

“He meant so much to us on both ends of the floor,” said Benet coach Gene Heidkamp. “He guarded the best perimeter player most of the times defensively, we relied on him to score and he was our leading assist man. He impacted the game for us in every way possible. He had a tremendous year and he was a huge part of our success.

“David worked really hard to put himself in this position this year. I know how important this season was to him this year. He achieved so much and the ultimate measure for him was the team success. He is well respected on the team for his work ethic and team-first mentality. This season was very fulfilling for him because of the team success. As much as his play impacted the team, his leadership did so as well.”

The rest of the first team is:

Cameron Blackmon
Joliet Central

Senior averaged 11.4 points, 3.6 assists and 2.2 rebounds. He was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the SouthWest Suburban Conference and was IBCA Class 3A/4A special mention All State.

Tyler Cochran
Bolingbrook

Junior led a talented Raider team in scoring averaging 14 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Class 3A/4A IBCA All-State Fourth Team.

Don Joachim
Joliet Central

Senior was an All-SPC guard that averaged 12 points, 2.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Steelmen.

Dusan Mahoric
Notre Dame

Led the Dons with an average of 16 points, 10 rebounds and 1.93 blocks per game.

He was named to the All-East Suburban Catholic Conference team.

Brady Miller
Plainfield North

Three-sport standout, Miller averaged 15.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Tigers.

Diamond Presniakovas
Plainfield South

Junior led the Voyager Media in scoring, averaging 22 points per game to go with a 6 rebound average. He shot 51 percent from the floor. He set the Cougars’ single game scoring record with 42 points against Romeoville on Feb. 22. His 625 points this season set the South single season scoring record, passing Rod Gates from 2003.

Ryan Saunders
Joliet Central

The Voyager Media Prep Shootout MVP, he was All-SPC and WJOL all tournament, while averaging 13.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

Kaleb Thornton
Bolingbrook

Despite missing significant time with an injury, the senior averaged 13 points, 4.1 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game for the regional champion Raiders. Class 3A/4A IBCA All-State Second Team.

Joseph Yesufu
Bolingbrook

Junior led the Raiders’ backcourt in the absence of Thornton. On the season, he averaged 13.7 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds per game. Class 3A/4A IBCA All-State Third Team.

SECOND TEAM

Eddie Creal
Romeoville

Transferred into Romeoville for his senior season and averaged 12.6 points and 5.8 rebounds on the season for the Spartans.

Justin Eagins
Downers Grove South

Posted 16.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for the Mustangs.

Essam Hamwi
Maine South

Paced the Hawks with 14.8 points per game to go with an average of 2 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Class 3A/4A IBCA All-State Fourth Team.

Matt Hatzopoulos
Lockport

Scored nearly 14 points per game for the Porters, connecting on 49 percent from 3-point range, averaging 5.5 shots from deep per game.

DeAndre Heckard
Romeoville

Averaged 12.2 points and 3.7 rebounds on the season.

Sema’j Henderson
Downers Grove North

Averaged 17.9 points and 5.4 rebounds for the Trojans.

Matthews Morganfield
Plainfield Central

Senior paced the Wildcats with an average of 14.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2 steals a game.

Grant Miller
Maine South

Scored 12.1 points and grabbed 7.7 rebounds per game for the Hawks.

Yamani Shareef
Plainfield East

Junior guard led a talented and young Bengal squad.

He averaged 14 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game, while connecting on 165 of 185 3-point field goals. (35%).

He was named to the all-Southwest Prairie All-Conference team and was East team MVP/Offensive Player of the year.

Michael Smith
Joliet West

Senior tallied 13.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Tigers.

Class 3A/4A IBCA All-State Special Mention.

Chicagoland Speedway announced today that country music star Randy Houser will perform before the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton’s 400 on Sunday, July 1. The Overton’s 400 pre-race concert is presented by New Country, Chicago’s BIG 95.5.

Born and raised in Lake, Mississippi, Houser formed his own band at the age of 10, and eventually moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music. His recognizable booming, yet soulful voice has paved the way to appearances on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live and a special performance on The Voice.

Houser holsters four Number One singles under his belt, and has been nominated for numerous CMA, ACM and CMT awards. Some of his most notable hits include: “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “How Country Feels,” “Goodnight Kiss,” “Like a Cowboy” and “Boots On.” He will perform many of these hits and more for fans during the pre-race concert on the Chicagoland Speedway tri-oval infield grass, beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m. as part of the pageantry leading up to the final race of the Stars and Stripes weekend.

“Hosting a premier performer and iconic musician like Randy has become part of our Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series  tradition,” said Scott Paddock, president of Chicagoland Speedway. “We’re looking forward to Randy’s electric performance, which will be a great addition in an already robust and energetic schedule of festivities.”

A special package is available for Houser’s biggest fans: for just $75 they are guaranteed front-row access for his concert and an Infield Fan Zone Pit Pass (grandstand ticket not included). The Fan Zone Pit Pass is required to enter the infield for the concert.

Alternatively, starting at $89, fans can purchase a grandstand ticket and Fan Zone Pit Pass which grant access to the infield and puts them in close proximity to the concert, the red carpet walk and access to driver introductions. Fans with grandstand tickets will have the ability to view and listen to the concert from their seat as well.

Tickets can be purchased online at chicagolandspeedway.com, by calling 888-629-7223, through the Chicagoland Speedway mobile app, or by visiting the Chicagoland Speedway Administrative office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The exclusive pre-race concert packages can be found at chicagolandspeedway.com/randyhouser.

By Drake Skleba
For the Bugle

In Tuesday’s Southwest Prairie Conference opener, Plainfield North senior right-hander pitcher, Brady Miller (4-0) fired a no-hitter at the Tigers’ archrival from Plainfield Central, as the Tigers prevailed 4-1.

Plainfield Central (7-4, 0-1) scored its lone run in the second inning, when Jack Landish, was hit-by a pitch. Landish went to second and third on Miller wild pitches. Landish would score, on a sacrifice fly from Brendan Dorsey, for a 1-0 Wildcat lead.

Plainfield Central right-hander Justin Divelbiss (2-2), was magnificent, firing five shutout innings at the Tigers.

The game went to the bottom of the sixth and Divelbiss and the Wildcats, led 1-0. Would Miller throw a no-hitter and lose?

In the Tiger sixth, with one out, Garret Cook (2-for-3), legged out and infield single. Cam Kissel would follow with a single. Miler would force Kissell at second. Gavin Doyle would walk to load the bases with two outs.

The play of the game was next.

Cal Cangilla (2 -for-3, 2 RBI) hit a smash up the middle which was stopped by Wildcat shortsop, Charlie Bischoff., scoring Cook with the tying run. Unknown to Bischoff, the ball was trapped underneath him, on the ground. Miller kept coming around third and would score the eventual game-winning run.

“I saw the ball was trapped under Bischoff and just kept running,” Miller said.

North’s Sean Tillman followed with an RBI double and the Tigers would pick up a fourth run of the inning on a Wildcat miscue, for a 4-1 lead after six.

Miller went 1-2-3 in the top of the seventh, finishing off his no-hitter, with a flourish, striking out the final Wildcat batter, for his sixth strikeout of the game.

“I didn’t even realize I had a no-hitter,” Miller said “After my bad second inning, we were losing and I was just focused on that. I had great command of my fastball which had great velocity. It was a great win and it is great top be 4-0 on the season.”

“Brady was outstanding and it was a great way to open up SPC play,” Plainfield North head coach John Darlington said. “Finally, we were able to play a baseball game.”

Plainfield East 12, Joliet Central 5

Plainfield East (9-1, 1-0) were led by Nick Baldassano, Joey Fox and Jake Havis, who all drove in three Bengal runs, in Tuesday’s SPC win. Nico Gutierrez had three hits and two RBI for Joliet Central (6-3, 0-1)

Plainfield South 5, Romeoville 2
Plainfield South (6-2, 1-0), junior lefty, Austin Richardson, struck out eight, allowing just two hits, in his game-winning performance, on Tuesday. AJ Manucci, led the Cougar attack with two hits and an RBI. Cody Phillips also drove home a Cougar run.

Romeoville (1-8, 0-1), was led by Josh Golibrzuch and Jeremy Kinsley, who drove home the two Spartan runs.

Oswego East 4, Joliet West 2

The Tigers (4-7, 0-1) fell in their SPC opener.

Oswego 3, Minooka 2
Minooka (5-3, 0-1) could only muster four hits in their SPC opener on Tuesday. Zach Stoner and Zach Lauras, had the Indian RBIs. Oswego improves to 6-1 and 1-0 in the SPC.

CENTRAL SUBURBAN CROSSOVERS

Maine South 2, Maine West 1

Maine South (7-5, 1-0), right-handers Alex O’Malley and Colin Frink, combined on a five hitter. O’Malley fanned five Warrior hitters in his solid six inning performance, while Frink fanned one in the seventh, to nail down the save.

Spyros Vaselopulos and Bobby Rinaldi, drove home the two Hawk runs. Maine West falls to 2-6 and 0-1 in the CSL.

Glenbrook North 5, Niles West 4

Niles West (1-4-1, 0-1) lost a heartbreaker in its CSL opener against Glenbrook North (9-2, 1-0) in Skokie on Tuesday

WEST SUBURBAN GOLD

Downers Grove South 24; Proviso East 0

Mustang Andrew Alfini, fired three no-hit innings at Proviso East (0-6, 0-1) to pick up the win on the mound. Alfini, had three hits and three RBI at the plate. Nick Stacey added two hits and three RBI for DG South (5-2, 2-0), while Jake Pileggi chipped in with three RBI on Tuesday.

WEST SUBURBAN SILVER

Oak Park 12, Downers Grove North 3

The Trojans fell at Legion Field to the unbeaten Oak Park-River Forest (4-0, 2-0) on Tuesday.

INTERSTATE 8 NORTH

Lisle 14, Plano 2
Lisle (6-5, 1-0) right-hander AJ Casmer, fired a one-hitter, with 11 punch-outs, at the Reapers (3-9, 0-1). Damien Guerrero led the Lion attack with three hits and three RBI. Zach Webber chipped in with two hits and three ribbies, as the Lions won their I-8 North opener on Tuesday.

Westmont 5 Seneca 4
Westmont (7-3, 1-1) won in walk-off fashion on Tuesday, sending Sentinel fans into a frenzy and dancing onto Oakwood Drive. Robbie Burns drove home a pair of runs for the Sentinels and Riley Basit had a pair of hits. Sentinel starting pitcher Mike Kokoszka fanned 10 Seneca (3-3, 1-1) hitters in his four-inning performance.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL LEAGUE

Northridge Prep 3, North Shore Country Day 1
The Knights (7-4, 1-0) won their ISL opener behind the pitching of right hander Christian Samano. Samano struck out eight and scattered five hits and a run in his quality six innings of work. Knight closer, Thomas Bennett stuck out the side in the seventh, to nail down the save for Samano. Matt Kelley picked up an RBI for Northridge Prep,

NON-CONFERENCE

Benet 4; West Aurora 3
The Redwings (4-4) won in walk-off fashion in Lisle on Tuesday. Andy Prisby, drove home the walk-off game-winner, in the bottom of the seventh, sending jubilant Redwing fans dancing onto Maple Avenue. Paddy Hincks drove home the first three Redwing runs as Benet won its fourth consecutive game.

By Drake Skleba
For the Bugle

Twenty-four hours earlier on Plainfield’s North Side, Plainfield Central head varsity baseball coach John Rosner’s, Wildcats, had been no-hit and beaten 4-1, by Brady Miller and Plainfield  North.

“What a difference a day makes. 24 little hours”

To quote from Dinah Washington’s 1962 hit, Rosner’s Wildcats, in downtown Plainfield on Wednesday, responded 24 hours later.

Scoring eight runs in the first inning, Plainfield Central (8-4, 1-1) avenged Tuesday’s loss in style, routing Plainfield North 10-1.

Junior right-hander Chris Conrad, improved to 3-1 on the young season, allowing just three hits and a run, in 4 1/3 innings of work.

“After pitching out of trouble in the top of the first inning, the big eight-run first inning, really helped me on the mound today,” Conrad said.

Junior Trevor “Swamps” Hicks fired 2 2/3 innings of shutout relief of Conrad.

Wildcat shortstop Charlie Bischoff, singled, doubled and drove home two Wildcat runs in the eight-run first inning. David Ascencio, Brendan Dorsey, Zach Hafner (2-for-3), and Nick Heffernan, all had RBIs, in the eight-run Wildcat first inning.

Wildcat sophomore catcher Trevor Wagnon, singled home Central’s ninth run, in the second and blasted a solo shot over the left field fence for the 10^th and final Wildcat run in the fifth inning.

“After being no-hit yesterday we all really came out with energy which fueled our big eight-run first inning,” Wagnon said. “I went to the plate and attacked the ball today, after being held hitless on Tuesday. Chris (Conrad) and “Swamps” (Hicks) were outstanding on the mound for us today. Another big game tomorrow with East  here.”

Plainfield North (6-3, 1-1) was led by Nate Curtis who reached base all three times, with a solo homer to center in the second and a walk and hit by pitch. Shortstop Gavin Doyle chipped in with a double and two walks for the Tigers.

“We came out in the first inning and had great at bats against a very, good pitcher, North’s Keegan Bates,” Rosner said. “Chris was outstanding getting out of the bases loaded jam in the first and pitched well. Trevor Hicks got two big strikeouts in the fifth for us, in relief of Chris and finished up the game for us.”

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE

Plainfield East 7, Joliet Central 0
Plainfield East (10-1, 2-0), senior right-handed pitcher, Luke Lamm fired an eight-strikeout, no-hitter, against Joliet Central (6-4, 0-2), on Wednesday.  Lamm (3-0), fired first-pitch strikes to 15 Steelmen hitters, he faced.
Andrew Hoffman and Dylan Carlson, each had a pair of hits to lead the Bengal attack. Sean Rivera, Sean Blanchard and Jack Crowder each drove home Bengal runs.

Plainfield South 14 , Romeoville 2

Plainfield South (7-2, 2-0) crushed Romeoville (1-9, 0-2) on Wednesday, behind Connor Blake’s three-hit, three RBI afternoon. Cougar junior catcher Justin McGuigan, also drove home three Cougar runs, while red-hot AJ Manucci, drove home a pair of runs for South.

Junior left-hander Ryan Harty improved to 3-0 on the season with a solid six-inning performance on the mound. Griffin Lapp, chipped in with a three-hit afternoon for the SPC co-leaders.

Minooka 4, Oswego 1

Minooka (6-3, 1-1) bounced back against Oswego (6-2, 1-1), behind Seth Gutknecht and Dean Procarione. Gutknecht allowed a run and three hits in his solid six-inning, game-winning start and Procarione was magnificent, in the seventh. Procarione, struck out four Panther hitters, one reaching on a dropped third strike, to nail down the save for Gutknecht.

Procarione and Jake Howicz, had RBIs for the Indians, who once again could muster four hits against the Panthers.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE
Lockport 4, Bolingbrook 1
Lockport (9-1, 1-0) opened up Southwest Suburban Blue play with the win over the Raiders.

TJ Jaros picked up the win on the mound for the Porters with three no-hit innings. Josh Bentley had two hits, including a double and drove home a Porter run. CJ Weins had a prefect 2-for-2 day at the plate with an RBI, while Porter leadoff man Colin Woulfe, had two hits. Jack Mladic  chipped in with a pair of RBIs. 

Bolingbrook (1-7, 0-1) was led by Armand Morales who drove home the lone Raider run.

WEST SUBURBAN SILVER
Downers Grove North 16, Proviso West 2

Downers Grove North (2-6, 2-1) romped past Proviso West in five innings on Wednesday. The Trojans were led by TJ Drohan, who had a pair of hits and four big RBIs for DGN. Nick Buonamici, had two hits and two RBI while Scott Jakobsze, also had two runs and two ribbies for the Trojans. Eric Browning fired a complete-game victory on the mound for the Trojans, allowing just five hits.

INTERSTATE 8 NORTH

Lisle 4, Plano 3  (8 innings)
After Plano (3-10, 0-2) scored a run in the top of the 8^th, the Lions won in walk-off fashion, which sent Lion fans pouring onto Short Street, for a walk-off victory celebration. Connor Nigro, struck out nine in his solid seven-inning start on the mound, for the Lions.

NONCONFERENCE
Naperville North 3, Benet Academy 2 
Benet (4-5) had its four-game winning streak snapped at home, by Naperviile North (5-3) in Lisle on Wednesday. Dillon Glasgow and Collin Perry, each had a pair of hits for the Redwings.

Lincoln-Way West 14, Downers Grove South 4
The Mustangs (5-3) were hammered in a nonconference game on Wednesday. Cam Crowley had a two-run single for DGS and Nick Stacey chipped in with two hits, including a double and drove home a Mustang run.

Evanston 8, Westmont 7
Westmont(7-4), lost a wild nonconference  game, at Evanston (8-4-1) on Wednesday, The Sentinels were led by Mike Koskoszka and Riley Basit, who each had two hits and two RBI for Westmont.

By Drake Skleba
For the Bugle

After scoring eight runs, in the first inning of Plainfield  Central’s, 10-1 win over Plainfield North on Wednesday, the Wildcats waited a little bit longer, on Thursday. Busting open a 1-1 tie, with archrival Plainfield East (10-2, 2-1), the Wildcats put up a snowman, 8 runs, on the Plainfield Central (9-4, 2-1) scoreboard again, and went on to a 9-2 SPC win.

Senior centerfielder Nick Heffernan, led the Wildcat attack with three RBI. Shortstop Charlie Bischoff, for the third straight game, had two hits. Third baseman David Ascensio also chipped in with two  hits.

Central starting pitcher junior Anthony Noble allowed a run in his five solid innings of work on the mound. Zach Rana, who pitched the sixth and seventh innings for the Wildcats, picked up the win.

Plainfield East (10-2, 2-1) was led by Dylan Carlson, who had two hits and Drew Raspolich drove home a Bengal run. Bengal starting pitcher Andrew Hoffman had a solid-five inning performance allowing just one run, with five strikeouts.

The two rivals will play at East on Monday.

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE
Plainfield North 6, Oswego 0

Plainfield North (7-3, 2-1) bounced  back from Wednesday’s loss to Plainfield Central, by blanking Oswego (6-3, 1-2), behind Eben Heine. Heine fired five shutout innings on the mound to pick up the win.

Brady Miler had three hits and two RBI to lead the Tiger attack. Gavin Doyle and Ryan Summers also drove home a pair of Tiger runs, while catcher Greg Budig,  chipped in with two hits,

Plainfield South 5, Joliet West 1

The Cougars Trey Ricko fired five no-hit innings at the Tigers and settled for a two-hitter with seven strikeouts, on Thursday. Zach Pawlak, drove home a pair of Cougar runs, while the red-hot AJ Manucci, had two more hits. Junior catcher Justin McGuigan, continued his hot-hitting with another hit and an RBI and Dom Lentini chipped in with an RBI. Connor Blake also had a two-hit day for South.

Joliet West falls to 4-9 overall and 0-3 in SPC play.

Minooka 9, Joliet Central 6
Minooka (7-3, 2-1) was led by senior third baseman Cherokee Lebeau on Thursday. Lebeau had three hits and drove in four big runs, for the Indians.

Joliet Central (6-5, 0-3) was led by Jalen Green, who had two hits and drove home two Steelmen runs. Carlos Garcia added a pair of hits while Johnny Slattery. picked up an RBI.

Oswego East 14, Romeoville 6
Romeoville (1-11, 0-3) fell behind 8-1 but battled back to get six runs and nine hits, in their SPC defeat on Thursday. 

WEST SUBURBAN  GOLD
Downers Grove South 15, Proviso East 0 (Five Innings)

The Mustangs (6-3, 3-0) crushed Proviso East in a five-inning contest on Thursday. Joey Galvin led the DGS onslaught with two hits and three RBIs. Blair Thibault and Brett Riegler, each drove home a pair of Mustang runs.

WEST SUBURBAN SILVER
Oak Park 9, Downers Grove North 8

The Trojans (2-6, 2-2) gave the WSC Silver leaders Oak Park-River Forest (7-0, 4-0) everything they could handle on Thursday in Oak Park. Jack Carr, led the Trojan attack with two hits and three ribbies.

CENTRAL SUBURBAN CROSSOVERS
Maine South 2, Highland Park 0
Maine South (8-5, 2-0) blanked the Giants on a combined two-hit shutout from, Joe Gabel, Sean Sodaro and closer, Sam Corbett. Gabel went the first 4 2/3 innings while Sodaro shut the Giants out with 2 innings of scoreless relief. Corbett finished off the last Giant hitter in the top of the seventh.
Gabel and Torre Cecala, had RBI hits in the bottom of the sixth inning to break up a 0-0 tie and lead the Hawks to the CSL crossover win. Both Gabel and Cecala had two-hit days at the plate.

Niles West 3, Maine East 1
Niles West’s Sam Butera, put on a show on Wednesday in Skokie. Butera, fired a six-hitter at Maine East with 15 punch-outs. Butera and Andy Pabst drove home two of the three Wolf runs.

Maine East (4-4, 0-2) was led by Joe Gaiser who had two hits while Chris Illiopoulos, drove home the lone Demon run.
INTERSTATE 8 CROSSOVERS
Lisle 13, Wilmington 13 tie
Lisle (7-5-1, 2-0-1) battled to the tie before darkness called an end to the proceedings at Field No. 7 in Lisle. Zack Heidenry, drove home six of the 13 Lion runs, while Jay McGrath chipped in with two hits and two RBI.

Reed-Custer 9, Westmont 4
Westmont (7-4, 1-2) fell in Braidwood to the Comets. Caden Anderson had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Sentinels. Christian Alexander chipped in with a hit and an RBI. 

NONCONFERENCE
Chicago Lab School 7, Northridge Prep 6

The Knights fell in walk-off fashion,  at the Kroc Center in Chicago. Northridge Prep (7-5) was led by Matt Kelly, who had a pair of hits and two Knight RBIs. Danny Strunk, also had a pair of hits and drove home a Knight run.

The Romeoville Police Department is conducting a “Gun Buy-Back” Program where persons can turn in their weapons; no questions asked and without penalty.

Police officers across the country see many instances where suspects, particularly juveniles, commit a crime with an older weapon that the rightful owner no longer uses, has forgotten about, or has seemingly lost. The Romeoville Police Department’s goal is to reduce the amount of firearms within our community that fall into this category. The department is encouraging residents who know of unwanted weapons in their home to turn them in. This includes weapons that were owned by someone who is now deceased or has left the home.

Sixty dollars cash will be paid on the spot for each weapon turned in. Ammunition may be turned in as well, however, there will be no payment for turning in only ammunition. The event is Saturday April 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Romeoville Police Department’s Bond/Release entrance, at the west end of the building, 1050 W. Romeo Rd.

Weapons should be unloaded and placed in a bag or other container and transported in the trunk or rear area of your vehicle. If you are unfamiliar with weapons, do not try to unload it or tamper with it in any way.

Persons wishing to participate in the program, but do not have a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (F.O.I.D.) will be given amnesty during transport provided they travel in a direct route from their home to the drop off point. Once you arrive at the site, an officer will take possession of your weapon, no questions will be asked of the person turning in the weapon(s).

If you want to turn in a weapon but have no transportation or you prefer a police officer transport your weapon(s), contact the police department and assistance will be provided on a case-by-case basis. If you have any further questions about the program, please contact Sergeant Christopher Burne at 815-886-7219.

Bugle reports

In the early evening,  after he delivered his annual State of the Village speech, Romeoville Mayor John Noak was arrested Thursday and charged with driving under the influence, village officials said.

According to a news release from the Police Department, police were called at 5:46 p.m. regarding a possible intoxicated driver driving west on Belmont Avenue. A short time after the call, police observed the vehicle driving west on Romeo Road just west of Belmont.

The officer stopped the vehicle, driven by Noak, 46, and determined through a field sobriety test that he was driving under the influence, police said. He was issued traffic tickets for driving under the influence, improper lane usage and driving without proper proof of insurance.

Noak, currently serving his third term as mayor, was arrested and booked at the Romeoville Police Department, where he posted his driver’s license and $100 as bond according to the news release.

Noak delivered the State of the Village speech during a Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Edward Hospital Athletic & Event Center, 55 Phelps Ave.

By Drake Skleba
For the Bugle 

The Hilltoppers of Joliet Catholic Academy’s “Road Trip” to Indianapolis, Indiana, to play in the prestigious Prep Baseball Report’s Midwest Classic, was a rousing success on Friday the 13^th. Traveling eastbound on I-80 and then southbound on I-65, the Hilltoppers had a 2:30 p.m. date with Washington High School of Massillon, Ohio, in Westfield, Indiana.

Joliet Catholic 12, Massillon (O.) Washington 2 (Five innings)
JCA (7-3) crushed “The Buckeye State’s Massillon Washington Tigers (10-5), led by Tony Fleischauer and Greg Ziegler, who each clubbed out three hits and drove home three Hilltopper runs. Aidan Tyrell chipped in with a 3-hit afternoon and Alex Vera fired a three-hitter, with six strikeouts, to pick up the win on the mound.

JCA 6 Cathedral (IN) 4
The Hilltoppers were led by Simon Grashoff, Tony Fleischauer, Aidan Tyrell and Zach Gould, in their second win of the day, over the host Fighting Irish. Grashoff drove in two big Hilltopper runs while Fleischauer, had another three-hit day at the plate. Tyrell pitched 6 1/3 solid innings on the mound while the closer Gould, nailed down the save for Tyrell.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE

Lockport 13, Bolingbrook 0 (4 ½ innings)
CJ Weins (3-0) and John Weis, pitched and hit the Porters (11-1, 2-0), past the Raiders (1-9, 0-2) on Friday at historic Ed Flink Field. Weins and Weis, each drove home three Porter runs. Weins struck out seven in his four shutout innings, on the mound. Weis finished up the shutout, with a scoreless inning in the fifth. Josh Bentley chipped in with a pair of Porter RBIs, while Collin Woulfe had a two-hit day.

INTERSTATE 8 CROSSOVERS
Peotone 2, Westmont 0

The Sentinels (7-5, 1-3) lost another I-8 crossover game to the Blue Devils (3-3, 2-2). Robbie Burns and Chad Johnson had the two hits for Westmont. Christian Anderson went the distance on the mound for the Sentinels, allowing just two runs and four hits, with four strikeouts.

 NONCONFERENCE

Plainfield East 6, Yorkville 5

The Bengals (11-2) scored three in the fifth to tie the game at 5-5 and then added the game-winner in the top of the sixth. Andy Hoffman led the Bengals with two hits and two RBI while Frank Bryan and Dalton Crowder, each drove home a Bengal run.

Joliet Central 4, Shepard 3

The Steelmen (7-5) trailed 3-1 as the nonconference game with the Astros, went to the bottom of the sixth. The Steelmen scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game at 3-3 and won it in the bottom o the seventh in walk-off style by Fabian Raquena. Happy Steelmen fans were last seen dancing on Collins Street after the game.

Jared King drove home a Steelmen run and Steelmen closer, turned winner, Carlos Garcia struck out two of the four Astro hitters, he faced to pick up the win.

 West Aurora 8, Benet Academy 6
The Redwings (4-6)  fell behind 8-2 and rallied within 8-6, before falling in a nonconference game in Aurora on Friday. Jared Novak drove home a pair of Redwing runs while Sam Cibulka and Nick Hoeppel had an RBI. Drake Hoffner, chipped in with  a two-hit day for the Redwings.

VOYAGER MEDIA PUBLICATIONS TERRIFIC TEN BASEBALL RANKINGS

1.LOCKPORT      10-1       BATTLE WITH MIGHTY GRIFFNS OF LW EAST (13-1) ON THURSDAY
2.JCA                     8-3       HILLTOPPERS ROLL AT PBR TOUNAMENT IN INDY
3.PLAINFIELD S    8-2       COUGARS SHARE MIGHTY SPC LEAD WITH OSWEGO EAST
4.PLAINFIELD C    9-4       WILDCATS 8-RUN INNINGS A NORM IN SPC
5.PLAINFIELD E   11-2      BIG REMATCH AT WITH CENTRAL AT EAST MONDAY
6.PLAINFIELD N    7-3      MILLER’S NO-NO ON HIGHLIGHTS TIGER WEEK
7.MINOOKA          7-3      PROCARIONI STRIKES OUT FOUR IN ONE INNING AGAINST OSWEGO
8.DG SOUTH         6-3      OUTSCORED PROVISO EAST 39-0 IN GAMES THIS WEEK
9.MAINE SOUTH  8-5      HAWKS POSSESS STRONG PITCHING STAFF IN 2018
10 LISLE                7-5       BIG I-8 NORTH TEST WITH MIGHTY COAL CITY ON MONDAY
ON THE BUBBLE  NOTRE DAME (3-4); BENET ACADEMY (4-6) MAINE EAST (4-4)

CENTRAL SUBURBAN NORTH
Glenbrook North    9-2       2-0
Deerfield                  6-5       2-0
Highland Park          7-6-1   0-2
Maine East               4-4       0-2
Maine West             2-7       0-2

CENTRAL SUBURBAN SOUTH
New Trier                8-1        2-0
Maine South           8-5        2-0
Evanston                 8-5-1     1-1
Glenbrook South   4-7         1-1
Niles West              2-4-1      1-1
Niles North             1-9          0-2

 EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC
St. Patrick                  5-0        0-0Joliet Catholic           8-3        0-0
Marist                        8-3        0-0
St. Viator                   8-3        0-0
Nazareth                   7-3-1     0-0
Marian C Catholic    5-4        0-0
Notre Dame              3-4        0-0
Marian Catholic       4-5         0-0
Benet                         4-6         0-0

INTERSTATE 8 NORTH
Coal City                  10-3        2-0
Lisle                           7-5-1      2-0-1
Seneca                      2-2         1-1
Westmont                7-5         1-3
Sandwich                 2-8          0-3
Plano                        3-11        0-4

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE

Plainfield South        8-2        3-0
Oswego East             7-3         3-0
Plainfield  East         11-2       2-1
Plainfield North        7-3        2-1
Minooka                    7-3         2-1
Plainfield Central      9-4        2-1
Oswego                      7-3         1-2
Joliet Central             6-5         0-3
Joliet West                 4-9         0-3
Romeoville                 1-11      0-3

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE

Lincoln-Way East          12-1        2-0
Lockport                         10-1        2-0
Sandburg                          8-3        2-0
Stagg                                 7-4-1     0-2 
Homewood-Flossmoor  3-5-1     0-2
Bolingbrook                     1-8         0-2

WEST SUBURBAN GOLD
Downers Grove South   6-3        3-0
Hinsdale South               4-3        2-0
Addison Trail                   5-5        2-2
Leyden                             4-6-1     2-2
Willowbrook                   4-4        0-2
Proviso East                     0-7        0-2
Morton                             1-7        0-3

WEST SUBURBAN SILVER

Oak Park-River Forest    7-0         4-0
Downers Grove North     2-6         2-1
York                                 7-3         1-1
Lyons Township               5-2        2-2
Glenbard West                4-4         2-2
Hinsdale Central              5-4         1-3
Proviso West                    0-7         0-3

Compiled by Drake Skleba

G&W Electric moves headquarters to Bolingbrook

Mayor Roger Claar announced that G&W Electric will be expanding and moving its entire corporate headquarters to Bolingbrook at Route 53 and Crossroads Parkway.

Claar said the company first came to Bolingbrook a couple of years ago with a few employees and now has more 500. Despite having an option to move headquarters to Canada, the company has chosen to stay in Bolingbrook.

“It’s good to see them expand; they are a perfect fit and an international company,” said Claar. “When I first met them, I asked what they did. They said they power up Yale. This is not just about products for the average homeowner.”

New automotive center coming to Bolingbrook

A new Texas-based franchise automotive repair center will be calling Bolingbrook home by the summer.

Christian Brothers will be opening an approximate 6,000 square-foot building at 714 Weber Road at the Shoppes of Weber Road.

The repair center will operate with five overhead bay doors on the north side of the building and five overhead bay doors on the south side and will have hours of operation between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The new center will offer shuttle service so that when you drop off your car, they will take you back to your home or job while they service your car and then bring you back.

The first in Illinois, Christian Brothers chose the area saying its demographics are some of the best in the market when researched for traffic counts and economics of the area.

Cars will not be stored outside and will be kept in bays inside. Cars would be kept overnight only if owners are unable to pick up during business hours. They will only repair 10 to 15 jobs per day. Construction is expected to be complete for a summer opening.

Romeoville gas tax increases

Effective June 1, the Motor Fuel tax will go up. Gas prices will increase by 1 cent per gallon and 2 cents per diesel.

Romeoville Mayor John Noak said a couple neighboring communities have increase their rate and that the village still falls below the norm.

“We are shifting the emphasis on diesel which for those that use it, the majority come from outside the community,” said Noak.

New office space coming to Romeoville

Ground was recently broken on the third building in the Offices at Windham Lakes (OWL) development. It was an unseasonably cold and windy day, but a little cold can’t stop progress.

“This new building will attract even more jobs to Romeoville,” explained Mayor John Noak. “More employees in Romeoville means more customers for the restaurants, shops, and gas stations in Romeoville. It’s a great situation for everyone.”

The single story, 43,000 square-foot office building is being constructed on the vacant property near the intersection of Weber Road and Windham Parkway.

Romeoville Mayor cannot comment on DUI charge
Bugle reports
In the early evening, after he delivered his annual State of the Village speech, Romeoville Mayor John Noak was arrested April 12 and charged with driving under the influence, village officials said.
Noak said while he would like to discuss the matter he has been advised by his attorney not to comment until his case is finalized in court May 10.
“I look forward to releasing a statement then,” said Noak. “I hope we can continue to look at the positives in our community.”

By Laura Katauskas | Staff Reporter

The community of Romeoville continues to see growth, allowing for its success, as recently highlighted during Romeoville Mayor John Noak’s State of the Village address.

Sponsored by the Romeoville Chamber of Commerce, Noak told the audience at the event that despite harsh economic times as seen in the retail industry, Romeoville is still thriving, ending the year with a $1 million surplus and $25.3 million in a fund balance, a 130 percent increase from 2008.

He highlighted new business the area, a “nice mix” of 103 business licenses, and more importantly over 1,000 new jobs.

“Our workforce has more than doubled and I am very proud of that,” said Noak. He said that in in addition, Romeoville’s equalized assessed value has increased; the village has been upgraded twice on national financial standings and won key awards for their economic reporting despite the pitfalls of the State.

“This says a lot about what is happening in our community,” he said.

He reported that the village’s crime rate is down 8 percent and that nearly 40 percent of the village’s general fund goes to public safety.

Paramount also to the success of the village, is its education partners: Joliet Junior College’s newest expansion to its campus, making it one of the largest satellite campuses in the area, a $23 million reinvestment; its continued partnership with Lewis University; and the Valley View School District which expanded to include early childhood and moved its administrative offices.

Industrial development continues to make up a large share of Romeoville’s growth, with a variety of spec buildings built by the likes of Panattoni, Duke, other larger developers, and now including WeatherTech. He noted that 41 percent of the tax revenue that is generated for the Valley View school district comes from industrial, helping fund the education of the village’s children.

One of Romeoville’s success stories, Magid Glove, one of the largest privately-owned companies, will soon be constructing a solar roof with some 10,500 solar panels creating 100 percent of all their electricity needs. This the largest solar project in the Midwest.

The Route 53 corridor saw redevelopment in 2017 with Uptown Square seeing new retail and further along the corridor, the addition of a car wash and Thortons gas station. Still to come in 2018 is the Checkers restaurant.

Additional development along Weber Road this year will include the completion of Murphy’s gas station and Romeoville Toyota. DogHaus will also join the corner of Renwick and Weber roads.

The teaser announcement for the big reveal at the state of the village, was a new endeavor for Caton Commercial, working to bring in an entertainment complex, with a possible movie theater at to the the 16-acre lot at Weber and Normantown roads.

The village has also worked to improve its parks and open space, nearly doubling the number of fields for play in the community; one of its largest projects which continues is Discovery Park at Airport and Weber roads.

The village also will continue its reinvestment program for homeowners seeking to spruce up their homes when meeting certain qualifications in the Hampton Park area. That area is also getting new street lights.

In another announcement, Noak acknowledge that MetroNet brought fiber optics to the community and now Comcast will be offering fiber optics as well; making Romeoville one of the first communities to do so.

“We are one of the most connected, high-speed communities anywhere,” said Noak.

Transportation is also always paramount and in early 2018, after years in the making, Romeoville saw the opening of a Metra station thanks to grants and various partnerships.

“This was real exciting–we were at capacity in one week,” said Noak. “No one would have ever thought that. This proves that the demand is there for public transit. We will continue to work to get more public transportation to this region because our residents obviously want it. To that end we are working with Metra and will be doubling the amount of parking.”

Though there were delays with the State, the Weber Road and I55 project, in which the bridge will be restructured as a diverging diamond, is moving forward. Preliminary construction has already begun, moving pipeline for utility work.

Noak advised new projects will continue throughout what should be another successful year in 2018.

Gateway Center in Joliet, Park-n-Ride in Plainfield to enhance Will County public transportation experience

By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff

Suburban living may be convenient in terms of housing, retail options, and proximity to a major metropolitan area. However, one thing Will County may struggle with is public transportation.

But, changes in the area’s transport options are poised to increase mobility this year.

On April 11, the new Gateway Center opened up to travelers in Joliet, providing a new, state of the art train station for Amtrak and Metra passengers.

With the move, Amtrak service has now moved to the new site at 90 E. Jefferson St. The facility serves the Amtrak Texas Eagle and Lincoln Service trains, as well as daily Metra service on the Rock Island line to Chicago, and Monday through Friday service on Metra’s Heritage Corridor route.

Riders are pleased to see the new $51 million station open, which better accommodates those with special needs versus the track-level Amtrak depot that has been in use for the past few years.

“It will be easier for me because I do have a disability and the new facility will allow me to exit to meet my family much easier, plus my family will have an easier picking me up street side,” said Amy Edwards, a resident of downstate Edwardsville who frequently uses Amtrak to visit relatives in Joliet.

Edwards said the new state-of-the-art station allows her and others to have a better travel experience.

“The platform being level with train will really help me while exiting and entering the train, even with the step stool, it was a pretty big step for me to make, especially exiting the train when the handrail ends, and I had to depend on the conductor to hold my hand to keep my balance,” Edwards said. “Plus, the elevator will be awesome. One time I arrived and was on crutches, I had a bag and it was hard enough getting off the train, but I had to wait in the cold until my sister arrived and could get up to the platform to help me down. The new facility will definitely give people with disabilities more freedom to move around without help.”

The train station upgrade was first launched in 2010 and was constructed under the direction of the Illinois Department of Transportation. Plans to add bus service from the site were part of the original concept plan, but that service is still under discussion.

While the station’s doors are now open, some street closures remain, and the temporary Amtrak station has yet to be removed. Parking near the site also has yet to be completed. A museum is also planned for the upper floor of the new facility.

The site’s official grand opening is set for June 6.

Meanwhile, in Plainfield, work continues on the new PACE Park-n-Ride facility. The facility will accommodate a new bus depot for PACE, the suburban bus division of the Regional Transportation Authority.

The extended cold weather this spring has caused a handful of minor delays at the site, but city officials report that as of this week, the water mains and sanitary sewer system have all been completed, as well as the storm water management for the site, including the storm sewer and detention basin.

Work on Van Dyke Road, including widening and installation of a traffic signal, is slated to kick off in the next few weeks, as is construction of the shelter and restrooms.

The parking lot is expected to be completed and operational by July. The shelter is set to be done by September, as long as the weather cooperates.

The scope of the project includes a 600-space parking lot, a new stoplight and entrance drive, and a shelter with washrooms included as part of the bus depot.

The land is part of a previous purchase of 58 acres of farm land made by the village over a decade ago. The land was originally set to accommodate the now defunct Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR) Line Railway project.

The park-and-ride will utilize about 10 acres of the site. The additional acreage is expected to be developed via a public-private partnership, with flexible zoning to accommodate industrial and business uses.

Watch a video of Gary P. Pomykala’s acceptance speech

Lewis University recently presented Gary P. Pomykala, owner and president of The Pomykala Group, LLC (TPG), in Westmont, with the 20th annual Adam Smith Alumnus of the Year Award, as a highlight of its Adam Smith Week activities, focusing on economics and sponsored by the College of Business.

“Gary P. Pomykala, who is an exemplary role model for any student or alumnus in the field of business, is being honored for his extraordinary service to Lewis University and the College of Business, as well as being recognized for his highly impressive leadership and many other achievements in business,” stated Dr. Lawrence Hill, professor of economics, department chair and founder of Adam Smith Week which presents a variety of activities that demonstrate the role of economics in our society.

Pomykala then presented the Adam Smith Annual Lecture to a large group of students, faculty and guests. He encouraged students in their career goals, gave advice in pursuing educational goals, shared various life lessons, and responded to a series of questions.

As an undergraduate pursuing an accounting degree, Pomykala played second base for the Lewis University baseball team that finished second in the 1980 College World Series. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in accounting, he went on to pass the CPA exam and earn a Master of Science in taxation from DePaul University.

A lifelong Cubs fan, Pomykala has coached youth baseball teams for over 20 years, with several of his teams winning regional championships. He has served as treasurer for the Woodridge Athletic Association and on the Board of Directors for the March of Dimes. His philanthropy also includes being an annual donor to the First Look for Charity Chicago Auto Show, which benefits nearly 20 local charities. Additionally, Pomykala created the Pomykala Group LLC Annual Scholarship at Lewis University, where he continues to collaborate with Lewis University’s Career Services Department regarding internship opportunities.

He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura (a Lewis University alumna), and his children and grandchildren.

By Drake Skleba
For the Bugle

In another typical, hard-fought , Southwest Prairie Conference game on Wednesday, Plainfield Central and Plainfield East were deadlocked at 2-2, in the bottom of the sixth. With two outs and East’s Anthony Baldasano on third base and Sean Hebreard, on second base, Bengal No. 9 hitter Drew Raspolich, had a 2-2 count.

The play of the game was next.

Raspolich, ripped a clutch, two-out, two run, ringing double, to right, to lead Plainfield East (12-2, 3-1) to a 4-2 victory over their archrivals, from Plainfield Central (9-5, 2-2).

“See the ball! Hit the Ball! That was my thought process prior to my game-winning hit,” Raspolich said. “I ran to first and saw the right fielder’s number and knew I had done my job. It felt great!”

Bengal starting and winning pitcher Ryan Louck (3-1), completed his masterful three-hit performance, by retiring the Wildcats, in the top of the seventh.

“I tried to keep the ball down today and I had great command of my changeup and curveball,” Louck said. “I was able to keep a great hitting team  off-balance, all day. Drew (Raspolich) came up the huge hit for us.”

Both Wildcat runs were unearned as the Bengals committed five errors in the game.

Shortstop Charlie Bischoff drove in the Wildcat first run, on a fielder’s choice in the top of the third. for a 1-0 Central lead.

In the bottom of the third,  Raspolich, stole home, on the front end of a double steal, to tie the game at 1-1.

In  the top of the fifth, the Wildcats’ Nick Heffernan, who had singled, scored on a Bengal throwing error for a 2-1 Wildcat lead.

Leading off the top half of the sixth, the Bengals red-hot hitting DH, Andrew Hoffman, launched his first home run of the season, just out of reach of Wildcat centerfielder, Heffernan, over the right-centerfield fence, to tie the game at 2-2.

Earlier in the game, Heffernan had robbed Bengal leadoff man Dylan Carlson and Hoffman, with sensational catches in centerfield.

“I had to hit one where Heffernan couldn’t catch it,” Hoffman said. “It felt good to see it go out of his reach over the fence.”

“It’s always great to play against John’s (Plainfield Central head  coach John Rosner) kids,” Plainfield East head coach Adam O’Reel said. “They are so well-coached and do not beat themselves. Ryan (Louck) was outstanding for us and pitched his best game of the season, against a great-hitting, Central team.

“Adam got the huge home run to tie it for us and I am so happy for Drew (Raspolich) who had been really struggling at the plate for us this year.”

CENTRAL SUBURBAN CROSSOVER
Maine East 6, Vernon Hills 1

Demon southpaw Ashton Schwab put on quite a show on Tuesday in Vernon Hills. All Schwab did was fire a three-hitter at the  Cougars, with 16 punch-outs. At the plate, Schwab drove home all the runs he would need, driving home a pair of Demon runs.

Patrick Miller had two hits and drove home a Demon run, while Cole Schnobrich, chipped in with a pair of hits for Maine East (5-4, 1-2)

EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC
Benet 4, Marian Central Catholic 2 

The Redwings (5-6, 1-0) trailed Marian Central Catholic 2-0, in the bottom of the fifth in  their ESCC opener on Tuesday. Scoring once in the fifth and three more times in the sixth,

Benet rallied past MCC for the ESCC win.

The Redwings had just four hits and were led by Dolan Glasgow, who drove home a run for the ‘Wings.

Quinn Moriarty and Anthony Adams, combined on a six-hitter. Moriarty struck out nine in his game-winning performance and Adams fanned one in the seventh, to nail down the save.

INTERSTATE 8 NORTH
Lisle 4, Coal City 1

The Lions (8-5-1, 3-0-1), behind their ace pitcher, AJ Casmer, moved into the Interstate 8 North penthouse, with the win at Coal City (11-4, 3-1). Casmer, fired a five-hitter at the Coalers with nine strikeouts.

Zach Heidenry continued his hot-hitting with two hits and two RBI. Damien Guerrero chipped in with two hits and a RBI while Jay McGrath, drove home a Lion run.

Sandwich 1, Westmont 0

The Sentinels (7-6, 1-4) were blanked on just three hits on Tuesday at Westmont. Hard-luck Sentinel losing pitcher Chad Johnson fired a three-hitter at the Indians (3-8, 1-3) with four strikeouts.

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE

Plainfield South 2, Joliet West 0
The SPC co-leaders from South (9-2, 4-0) picked up a combined no-no on Tuesday, from their diminutive lefty with the big arm, Austin Richardson (4-0) and Griffin Lapp. Richardson struck out seven in his six hitless innings, for the Cougars and Lapp fanned one, to complete the no-hitter in the seventh.

AJ Manucci and Cody Phillips, drove home the two Cougar runs.

Joliet West’s (4-10, 0-4) Dylan Wolff was the hard-luck loser, who went the distance for the Tigers.

Minooka 9, Joliet Central 2 

Simon Herold (2-2) fired a two-hit shutout, with seven strikeouts for the Indians, while Seth Gutknecht, continued his torrid hitting with three more hits and three RBI. Junior Zach Lauras, had four hits and drove home a Minooka (8-3, 3-1) run while junior Zach Stoner chipped in with two hits. The Indians had 13 hits in the huge SPC win.

Joliet Central falls to 7-6 overall and 0-4 in SPC play.

Oswego East 4, Romeoville 1
Oswego East (8-3, 4-0) stayed atop the SPC with Plainfield South (9-2, 4-0) with the win over the Spartans (1-12, 0-4) on Tuesday. Joey Selby had the lone Spartan hit in the game

Oswego 5, Plainfield North 1
Oswego’s (8-3, 2-2) Nick Cecchi, hit a grand slam off of Brady Miller (4-1) in the first inning and the Tigers (7-4, 2-2) never recovered in Oswego on Tuesday. Cal Cangilla led the Tiger attack with two hits and drove home the lone Tiger run. Nick Cerrato fired four shutout innings in relief of Miller, for North.

WEST SUBURBAN CROSSOVER

Downers Grove South 6, Lyons Township 5

5-5! Bottom of the tenth inning!

Downers Grove South’s Jordan Knoch at the plate.
Walk-off home run! Game Over!

DGS 6 LT 5 in Tuesday’s outstanding West Suburban Conference crossover game at South
Jack Blazevich led the Mustang (7-3), attack, with three hits and three RBI.

63^rd Street blocked by jubilant Mustang fans.

WEST SUBURBAN SILVER

Downers Grove North 6, Hinsdale Central 4
The Trojans (4-7, 4-2) stayed in the WSC Silver race with a big win over their archrivals from Hinsdale Central (5-5, 0-3) on Tuesday. Trailing 4-2 after three innings, the Trojans rallied behind Ben Johnson, who led the Trojan attack with three big RBIs. Jake Young chipped in with a pair of hits and drove home another Trojan run.

NONCONFERENCE
Andrew 3, Lockport 2
Porters (10-2) fell to Southwest Suburban Red co-leaders from Andrew (12-2), on Tuesday at Ed Flink. The Thunderbolts rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh to stun the Porters. CJ Weins (2-1) allowed one run and five hits in his 6.2 innings but the Porter bullpen failed for the first time this season.

Nick Schindler had two hits for the Porters and Steve Salvino drove home a Porter run with a sac-fly.

By Drake Skleba
For the Bugle.

In a huge Southwest Prairie battle for third place, between the host Bengals of Plainfield East (13-2, 4-1) and the Indians  of Minooka (8-4, 3-2), East’s centerfielder Jake Havis stepped to the plate. Trailing Minooka 3-2, Havis sent home Bengal Nation when he hammered a two-run, walk-off single, to give the Bengals sole possession of third place in the SPC, with the 4-3 win.
Billy Pierce picked up the Bengal win in relief, of Bengal starting pitcher Andrew Hoffman. Pierce shutdown the Indians in the sixth and seventh innings, setting up Havis’ heroics.
Dylan Crowder chipped in with two Bengal hits and an RBI
Minooka was led by Luke Faifer, who had two hits and an RBI for the Indians. WIU-bound Indian SS Hayden Laczynski also drove home an Indian run.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN RED

Lockport 2, Lincoln-Way East 1
In an early-season SWSC Blue  battle, the Porters (11-2, 3-0) scored the tying run in the sixth and the walk-off winning run, in the bottom of the seventh on sac-flies Trailing 1-0, in the bottom of the sixth.  Porter sophomore catcher Nick Schindler, who had doubled earlier, tied the game at 1-1 with a sac-fly.
With one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, Collin Woulfe sent Porter Nation dancing onto Divison Street, when his sac-fly plated Jimmy Heintz, with the Porter game-winner.
Rich Jesse Jr. fired 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to pick up the win and improve to 3-0 on  the season.
With the win the Porters take over first place in the SWSC Blue and lead Sandburg (10-3, 2-0). Lincoln-Way East falls to 13-2 and 2-1in the SWSC Blue. The two clubs square-off again in Frankfort on Monday.

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE
Plainfield South 9 Plainfield Central 8 (8 innings)

The Cougars rallied from a 7-4 deficit to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings and then took home the win over cross-town rival Wildcats.
Plainfield South (10-2, 5-0) stays atop the SPC standings with Oswego East (9-3, 5-0)
South will be at Oswego East on Monday and back home against the Wolves on Wednesday
AJ Manucci and Justin McGuigan, led South with two RBIs, apiece, while Tony Mosher had three hits for South.
With the loss, Central falls to 9-6 overall and 2-3 in SPC.
David Ascensio and Jack Lindish had three hits for Central. Sophomore catcher Trevor Wagnon added two hits and an RBI for Central.
Ryan Harty (4-0) picked up the win in relief for South.

Oswego East 15, Joliet Central 0 (5 innings)
Oswego East (9-3, 5-0) stayed atop the SPC with Plainfield South (10-2, 5-0) with the five inning shutout on Thursday.
Joliet Central falls to 7-7 and 0-5 in SPC play.

Plainfield North 16  Romeoville 2 (4 1/2 innings)
Gavin Doyle drove home five runs, to lead the Tigers (8-4, 3-2) to the SPC win on Thursday. Brady Miller added three hits and two RBI while Cam Kissel, chipped in with a pair of hits and two RBI.
Keegan Bates was the winning pitcher for the Tigers.

Joliet West 10, Oswego 5
The Tigers (5-10, 1-4) surprised the Panthers (8-4, 2-3) on Thursday. Mark Garcia led the Tiger attack with four RBIs. Dylan Wolff chipped in with a pair of Tiger ribbies. Sophomore Dylan Suca, went the distance ,scattering 11 hits, for the win on the mound for West.

EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC
Joliet Catholic Academy 5 Marian Catholic 4 (8 innings)

The defending ESCC champion Hilltoppers (9-3, 2-0), went the extra-effort to go to 2-0 in the ESCC at Gillespie Field on Thursday. A ball off the bat of Chris Knapczyk, scored the walk-off winner in the bottom of the eighth, sending jubilant Hilltopper fans dancing onto Larkin Avenue.
Matt Bebar, drove home a pair of Hilltopper runs while Greg Ziegler and Jared Cushing, each had a pair of hits for JCA. Notre-Dame bound Aidan Tyrell (4-1) fired two shutout innings in relief to pick up the win on the mound.

CENTRAL SUBURBAN NORTH
Vernon Hills 13 Maine East 3
Demons (5-5, 1-2) fell on Thursday to the Cougars (7-6, 1-2)

EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC

St. Viator 8, Benet Academy 3
The Redwings (5-6,1-1) fell to the Lions (9-3, 1-1) in Arlington Heights on Thursday. Nick Hoeppel, had a hit and two RBIs for the Redwings. Aaron Staehely chipped in with a pair of hits, for Benet

Marist 4 Notre Dame 3

The Dons (4-5, 0-1) fell a run short in Mt. Greenwood on Thursday. Kyle Schuster gave the Dons a 3-1 lead in the top of the  fourth, when he blasted a three-run bomb. Marist (9-4, 1-1) answered with three runs in the bottom of the fourth and went on to the ESCC win

WEST SUBURBAN SILVER
Downers Grove North 4 Hinsdale Central 3

After Hinsdale Central (5-6, 1-5) grabbed a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth, Trojan Cam Demos struck again. Demos sent partying Trojan fans onto Saratoga Avenue, when he launched a walk-off two-run homer, to give DGN (5-7, 5-2) the thrilling victory.

Demos who had three hits on the day, drove home the first two Trojan runs of the game in the bottom of the second inning, for a 2-0 lead.

Ben Rodenbostel, allowed one run  in his three solid innings of relief, to pick up the Trojan win on the mound.

Rialto Square Theatre is excited to announce a brand new summer movie series at the Rialto Square Theatre. The new movie series, #TBTuesday Summer Movie Series at the Rialto Square Theatre, is a nod to our Vaudeville movie palace past, and will feature past and recently past movies for the entire family, shown on the retro movie screen by the new projector, generously donated by the Rialto Square Volunteers, inside the beautiful Rialto Square Theatre.

This movies series would not be possible without the help from our generous sponsors. Because of their contributions, we are able to keep the price for tickets low so that everyone can afford to experience the Rialto Square Theatre in all its splendor. Sponsors for the #TBTuesday Summer Movie Series include 1^st Choice Temporary Services, Inc., Jane Condon, Owner/Manager; Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet-Southwest; Country Financial; and the Rialto Square Theatre Volunteers.

Tickets are $5 each, and will be available day-of at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. Doors will open at 6p, all showings start at 7p. All seating will be General Admission—first come, first serve. Cash and credit will be accepted for payment. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase.

The 2018 #TBTuesday Summer Movie Series at the Rialto Square Theatre includes the following family-friendly titles:

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | 7pm

PG-13 | 2 hours and 32 minutes

Sponsored by 1^st Choice Temporary Service, Inc., Jane Condon, Owner and Manager

Luke Skywalker’s peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy.

Independence Day

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 | 7pm

PG-13 | 2 hours and 25 minutes

Sponsored by 1^st Choice Temporary Service, Inc., Jane Condon, Owner and Manager

In the epic adventure film “Independence Day,” strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world’s major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived; its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.

The Sandlot

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 | 7pm

PG | 1 hour and 41 minutes

Sponsored by 1^st Choice Temporary Service, Inc., Jane Condon, Owner and Manager

Celebrating its 25^th Anniversary.

When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.

Father of the Bride

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 | 7pm

PG | 1 hour and 45 minutes

Sponsored by Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet-Southwest and Country Financial

In conjunction with The 25^th Annual Rialto Square Theatre Wedding Expo

George Banks (Steve Martin) and his wife, Nina (Diane Keaton), are the proud parents of Annie (Kimberly Williams), but when she returns from studying abroad and announces that she’s engaged, their whole world turns upside down, especially that of overprotective George. From meeting the in-laws to wedding plans with an over-the-top consultant (Martin Short) and his flamboyant assistant (B.D. Wong), it seems as if the troubles never end in this update of the classic Spencer Tracy comedy.

The Sound of Music

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 | 7pm

G | 2 hours and 54 minutes

Sponsored by 1^st Choice Temporary Service, Inc., Jane Condon, Owner and Manager

A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

Young Frankenstein

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 | 7pm

G | 1 hour and 46 minutes

Sponsored by the Rialto Square Theatre Volunteers

Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein soon begins to recreate his grandfather’s experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). After he creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), new complications ensue with the arrival of the doctor’s fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn). Directed by the infamous Mel Brooks.

For more Information about the entire series, please visit www.RialtoSquare.com/movies, or call the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office at 815.726.6600. The box office is located at 102 N. Chicago Street in Joliet. More info at: www.RialtoSquare.com

By Drake Skleba
For the Bugle

After winning in walk-off fashion on Thursday at Plainfield East, the Bengals (14-2, 5-1) jumped out to a 5-1 lead and cruised behind a complete game masterpiece from Luke Lamm (4-0). Lamm in his last start on April 11, fired a no-hitter at the Steelmen of Joliet Central.
On Friday, Luke settled for a five-hitter with seven strikeouts. After Minooka had rallied on a couple of unearned runs, in the bottom of the seventh, to close to within 5-3, Lamm finished off the Indians. with his seventh punch-out to end the game.
“My fastball was my best pitch tonight,” Lamm said, “My defense was outstanding behind me and it feels great to sweep a great Minooka team.”
Red-Hot Bengal DH Andy Hoffman,  got the Bengal party started with a booming RBI double as East jumped out on top 2-0 lead in the first inning.
“Big win and it was great to get two from a very good Minooka team,” Hoffman said. “Luke was outstanding on the mound for us again tonight. At the plate I have been keeping my back and trying not to do to much and hit the ball to all fields.”
WIU-bound Minooka shortstop Hayden Luczynski, in the bottom of the first, answered with an RBI single.
Sean Hebreard walked with the bases loaded, for the third Bengal run and East would pick up two unearned runs to open the 5-1 lead.
“I haven’t been fortunate to win too many games against Minooka in my coaching career,” Plainfield East head coach Adam O’Reel said. “With the great job Jeff (Minooka head coach Jeff Petrovic) has done here, wins have been very few. It feels great to come in here and get although what I don’t consider a sweep, it still was a great  two-game series win.:
“Luke (Lamm) pitched another outstanding game for us tonight,” O’Reel added. “After throwing a no-hitter in his last start,  he came back tonight and pitched well.”

Minooka’s (8-5, 3-3) Cherokee Lebeau’s booming RBI double made it 5-3 in the bottom of the seventh, Junior Dean Procarione had two singles for the Indians and allowed an unearned run in his two quality innings in relief.

SOUTHWEST PRAIRIE
Oswego East 7 Joliet Central 0
Oswego East (10-3, 6-0) took over the top spot with the SPC win over the Steelmen (7-8, 0-6) on Friday.

Oswego 5 Joliet West 0
Under the lights in Oswego, Jackie’s Field of Dreams Stadium, the Tigers could only muster three hits and were shutout by the Panthers (9-4, 3-3). Brett Johnson, Tyler Pransky and Dylan Wolff had the three Tiger hits.

Plainfield North 11, Romeoville 0 (Five innings)
The Tigers (9-4, 4-2) blanked the Spartans (1-14, 0-6) behind Garret Cook and Cam Kissel. Cook had three hits and drove home three Tiger runs while Kissel also had three hits and had two Tiger ribbies. Brady Miller continied his torrid hitting with two hits and two RBI.
Eben Heine picked up the win on the mound for the Tigers.

INTERSTATE 8 CROSSOVERS
Streator 4 Lisle 2
The Lions (8-6, 3-1) jumped out o a 2-0 lead after three innings but faltered in the late innings and fell to the Bulldogs. The Red-Hot Damien Guerrero drove in both Lion runs. Aaron Cail had three hits for Lisle.
Coal City (13-4, 5-1) with their wins the last two days over Herscher and Peotone, once again occupy the I-8 North penthouse.

Manteno 10 Westmont 8
The Sentinels (7-7, 1-4) were outslugged by the Panthers (11-2 4-2) in Westmont on Friday.
Matt Kokoszka, led the Sentinel attack with three singles and two RBI. Alex Marotta hit a booming three-run double, while Riley Basil and Caden Anderson, each had a pair of singles and an RBI for Westmont.

CENTRAL SUBURBAN NORTH
Maine South 4 Vernon Hills 1
The Hawks (9-5, 3-0) took over first place in the CSL South with the win over the Cougars (7-7-1, 1-3). Mike Altman led the Hawk attack with two hits and an RBI. Bobby Rinaldi singled home a Hawk run and Paul Sasso, drove home another Hawk run. Alex O’Malley fired three scoreless innings in relief to pick up the win.

CENTRAL SUBURBAN CROSSOVERS
Evanston 8 Maine East 0
The Demons (5-6, 1-4) fell on Friday to the Wildkits (9-5-1, 2-1.

WEST SUBURBAN GOLD
Downers Grove South 3 Addison Trail 0
Nick Stacy pitched and hit the Mustangs (8-3, 4-0) past the Blazers (5-6, 2-4) on Friday. Stacy fired a four-hit shutout with four strikeouts and drove  home the only run he would need at the plate, with two hits. Thursday’s hero Jordan Knoch, had two more hits. Cam Crowley and Brett Riegler, each had an RBI for the West Suburban Gold leaders.

WEST SUBURBAN SILVER
Downers Grove North 4 Hinsdale Central 0
The Trojans (9-7, 6-2) completed their sweep of the Red Devils (5-8, 1-5) on Friday

NONCONFERENCE BAJENSKI
Brother Rice 9 Lockport 3

The Porters (11-3) fell in their Steven M Bajenski Memorial Tournament first-round game, to the Chicago Catholic Blue co-leading Crusaders (14-5). The Porters scored three runs in the first inning. John Weis doubled home a pair of Porter runs while Collin Woulfe singled home the third.