Ty Reynolds

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Sports Editor at Shaw Local

Sports Editor at Sauk Valley Media; loves sports, TV, music, movies, books; big fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and LSU Tigers

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Early lead, strong pitching send Newman past Johnsburg

2 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

MENDOTA – An early lead and all that experience were all Newman needed to win its fifth straight sectional title. The Comets scored three runs in the top of the first inning, then tacked on three more in the fifth to back pitchers Drake Cole and Garret Matznick in a 6-2 victory over Johnsburg in the Class 2A Mendota Sectional final Saturday. “There’s nerves every game, especially the postseason, because you never know when you’re going to go home,” Ashton Miner said.
Ava Morris, Belvidere North too much for Sterling in title game

2 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

DIXON – There was just no answer for Belvidere North pitcher Ava Morris in Friday’s Class 3A Dixon Regional championship. The Blue Thunder sophomore kept Sterling off-balance all afternoon, tossing a two-hit shutout while adding a pair of hits and an RBI in a 4-0 victory over the Golden Warriors at Reynolds Field. “She’s really been dealing, and our defense has been on point; they’re just locked in,” Belvidere North coach Jason Yakey said.
Late surge sends Sterling past host Freeport in 3A regional semifinal

2 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

FREEPORT – Close losses earlier in the season are coming back to pay dividends for Sterling, as the Golden Warriors keep finding ways to win. For the second straight game, Sterling scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning on its way to victory. This time, it was a 4-3 win in nine innings over second-seeded Freeport in their Class 3A Freeport Regional semifinal Wednesday.
Byron bats, Andrew Talbert pitching too much for Oregon

3 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

STILLMAN VALLEY – Byron was firing on all cylinders Saturday in the regional title game against Oregon. The Tigers offense racked up 10 hits and scored in all but one inning, and Andrew Talbert struck out nine in a one-hitter as Byron defeated the Hawks 10-0 in five innings in the Class 2A Stillman Valley Regional final. “We came in today knowing what we’re eventually trying to get done by the end of the year, and this is the next step, just one game at a time to get to where we want to be.
Drew Nettleton, Sterling rally in final inning to beat Dixon

3 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

DIXON – It took six innings, but Sterling was finally able to take advantage of its baserunners Friday against Dixon. After stranding lone baserunners in each of the first five innings, the Golden Warriors finally strung four hits together in the top of the seventh to erase a two-run deficit and rally for a 3-2 win over the Dukes at Veterans Memorial Field in Page Park. “It’s great to get a win like this.
Alec Novotney throws no-hitter, Marquette rolls past Newman to close regular season

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

STERLING – In the final tune-up before the postseason, Marquette got rolling and Newman got a taste of the upcoming increase in competition level. Alec Novotney struck out seven in a no-hitter, and seven different Crusaders drove in runs as Marquette topped the Comets 13-0 in five innings to close the regular season. “It’s the best time of the year to be playing our best baseball, and it’s nice to see us turning it up and getting things going for the postseason next week,” Novotney said.
Dixon’s aggressive attack sinks Sterling

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

DIXON – It seemed like everybody got involved in the offense for Dixon on Wednesday against Route 2 rival Sterling. The Duchesses placed 20 of their 34 shots on goal, and four different players scored – with nearly a dozen taking at least one shot – in a 5-0 victory over the Golden Warriors on Senior Night at A.C. Bowers Field. “We had a lot of shots on goal, and we had a lot of chances. Only a few went in, but we worked great as a team, and that’s really all that matters.
Madisyn Buysse’s homer sends Geneseo past Sterling in Western Big 6 showdown

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

STERLING – Some solid glove work was on display in Tuesday’s Western Big 6 game between Sterling and Geneseo. Both defenses were strong behind their pitchers, and the Maple Leafs’ big plays – combined with Madisyn Buysse’s three-run home run – were enough to top the Golden Warriors 3-2. The win puts the teams in a tie for second place in the league standings, 2½ games behind Rock Island (12-1).
Sterling stays hot, shuts out Alleman at home

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

STERLING – It’s been a pretty good week for the Sterling offense. The red-hot Golden Warriors defeated Alleman 13-0 in a five-inning Western Big 6 game Thursday, giving them 43 runs in the last two games after a 30-4 win on Tuesday in Galesburg. “I think the energy from Galesburg definitely carried over to this game, for sure,” Mya Lira said.
Dixon fends off Oregon for BNC road win

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Ty Reynolds

OREGON – In pressure situations in both halves of the seventh inning Tuesday, Dixon found a way to get the job done. Kennedy Haenitsch ripped a two-out, two-run single to break a 3-3 tie, then Allie Abell got the final two outs with the potential winning run on second base as the Duchesses defeated Oregon 5-4 in a Big Northern Conference game at Oregon Park West. “We haven’t beaten Oregon in a while, so it was really exciting to get this win,” Haenitsch said.