Green Machine Rallies Past Assumption, 16-13, in Season Opener

Geneseo opened the 2026 football season with a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback Friday night, rallying past Davenport Assumption for a 16-13 victory in a season opener that included a lengthy weather interruption.

Before the first quarter was complete, play was stopped because of lightning. The delay lasted more than an hour before the teams were able to return to the field and resume play.

Once the game got moving again, the Green Machine controlled the game on the ground, finishing with 473 rushing yards on 59 carries and 24 first downs. Geneseo ran 62 offensive plays compared with 32 for Assumption and outgained the Knights 473-124.

Mark Nelms led the Green Machine with 155 yards on 22 carries, averaging just over seven yards per attempt, and scored Geneseo's only touchdown on a 44-yard run. Luca Turigliatti carried 23 times for 147 yards, while Jack Mickley added 117 yards on just eight attempts, including a 52-yard run.

The three combined for 419 rushing yards on 53 carries.

Brayden Cox added 33 yards on three carries, including a 32-yard run, while Harrison Hill rushed twice for 20 yards with a long of 16.

The victory required Geneseo to overcome two costly turnovers in the first half, both of which were returned for Assumption touchdowns.

Geneseo moved deep into Assumption territory on its opening possession before the first interception was returned for a score. The extra-point attempt was unsuccessful, giving Assumption a 6-0 lead.

The Green Machine answered when Carson Peters connected on a 42-yard field goal, cutting the deficit to 6-3.

Another Geneseo interception in the second quarter was returned for Assumption's second defensive touchdown. This time, the extra point was good, sending the Knights into halftime with a 13-3 advantage.

Geneseo finished the night 0-for-2 passing with two interceptions, meaning all 473 yards of its offense came on the ground.

Photo by Sarah DeMaranville

Despite the turnovers, Geneseo continued finding success on the ground. The Green Machine finished with 24 first downs compared with seven for Assumption and converted four of 10 third-down attempts. Geneseo was also successful on its only fourth-down attempt.

Assumption was held to just 124 total yards, all rushing. The Knights ran only 32 offensive plays and converted two of seven third-down attempts. Geneseo's defense repeatedly gave its offense opportunities to work back into the game.

That comeback arrived in the fourth quarter.

Nelms broke loose for a 44-yard touchdown run, and the ensuing extra point cut Assumption's lead to 13-10.

Peters then delivered again, connecting on a 20-yard field goal to tie the game at 13-13.

With the game hanging in the balance, Geneseo's ground game put the Green Machine in position for one final opportunity. Mickley's biggest run of the night covered 52 yards, the longest Geneseo rush of the game.

Photo by Sarah DeMaranville

Peters completed the comeback with the game-winning field goal as time expired, giving Geneseo the 16-13 victory.

Geneseo's defense was led statistically by Mickley, who recorded three tackles and five assists. Ben Simosky added three tackles and three assists, while Max Nicke recorded two tackles and three assists. Trevor Freeman was credited with a tackle for loss.

The final numbers showed Geneseo's statistical advantage. The Green Machine outgained Assumption 473-124 and held a 24-7 advantage in first downs. Geneseo committed one penalty for 10 yards, while both of its interceptions were returned by Assumption for touchdowns.

Geneseo begins the 2026 season 1-0.

GENESEO INDIVIDUAL STATS VS. ASSUMPTION

OFFENSE

Mark Nelms #27
22 carries, 155 yards, 1 TD
Long: 44 yards

Luca Turigliatti #7
23 carries, 147 yards
Long: 27 yards
Passing: 0-for-2, 2 INT

Jack Mickley #3
8 carries, 117 yards
Long: 52 yards

Brayden Cox #26
3 carries, 33 yards
Long: 32 yards

Harrison Hill #24
2 carries, 20 yards
Long: 16 yards

Rest of team
1 carry, 1 yard

DEFENSE

Jack Mickley #3
3 tackles, 5 assists

Ben Simosky #33
3 tackles, 3 assists

Max Nicke #20
2 tackles, 3 assists

J. Wexell #10
1 tackle

B. Diehl #43
1 tackle, 3 assists

K. Mosier #19
1 tackle, 2 assists

E. Bjorkman #53
1 tackle, 2 assists

T. Freeman #62
1 tackle, 1 assist, 1 tackle for loss

K. Ariano #25
1 tackle, 1 assist

E. Brown #61
1 assist

Brayden Cox #26
1 assist

Rest of team
1 fumble recovery

SPECIAL TEAMS

Carson Peters #9
Field goals: 3-for-3 (100%)
Field-goal points: 9
Kickoffs: 4
Touchbacks: 3

J. Wexell #10
2 kickoff returns
14-yard average
Long: 17 yards

Luca Turigliatti #7
1 punt

TEAM TOTALS

Total plays: 62
Total offense: 473 yards
Rushing: 473 yards
Passing: 0 yards
First downs: 24
Third downs: 4-for-10 (40%)
Fourth downs: 1-for-1 (100%)
Turnovers: 2
Interceptions thrown: 2
Penalties: 1 for 10 yards

Girls Golf Looks to Find Its Swing

Sterling Tops Geneseo in Season Opener

Geneseo opened its girls golf season Aug. 17 with a home dual against Sterling at Geneseo Country Club, with the Golden Warriors earning a 210-222 victory.

Senior Claire DeGrave led the Maple Leafs and earned medalist honors with a 45 (+10), the lowest score among the golfers listed in the individual results.

Junior Lillian Bellagamba followed with a 52 (+17), while sophomore Madison Kuethe shot 53 (+18). Senior Jordyn Miller finished with a 72 (+37), junior Paysli Christ recorded a 75 (+40) and sophomore Gracie Wilson shot 76 (+41).

Freshman Ella Hepner, competing in the seventh position and therefore not counted toward the team score, finished with a 78 (+43).

Geneseo results:

• Claire DeGrave — 45 (+10), 1st

• Lillian Bellagamba — 52 (+17), 4th

• Madison Kuethe — 53 (+18), 5th

• Jordyn Miller — 72 (+37), 9th

• Paysli Christ — 75 (+40), 10th

• Gracie Wilson — 76 (+41), 11th

• Ella Hepner — 78 (+43), 13th

Sterling finished at 210 (+70), while Geneseo posted a 222 (+82).

Two days later, the Maple Leafs returned to competition at the Redbird Classic in Metamora.

Maple Leafs Place 13th at Redbird Classic

Geneseo girls golf finished 13th in a 15-team field at the Redbird Classic on Aug. 19 at Metamora Fields Golf Club in Metamora.

The Maple Leafs were led by Claire DeGrave, who carded an 86, 15 over par, to finish 17th individually.

Madison Kuethe finished with a 101 (+30) and tied for 48th. Paysli Christ shot 129 (+58) and tied for 77th, while Jordyn Miller recorded a 140 (+69) to finish 79th.

Gracie Wilson was also listed for Geneseo but did not have a completed 18-hole score in the results, with the leaderboard showing +60 through 15 holes.

Geneseo finished 13th overall in the 15-team field.

Geneseo individual results:

• Claire DeGrave — 86 (+15), 17th

• Madison Kuethe — 101 (+30), T-48th

• Paysli Christ — 129 (+58), T-77th

• Jordyn Miller — 140 (+69), 79th

• Gracie Wilson — +60 through 15 holes

Dunlap Gold won the tournament with a 313 (+29), followed by host Metamora at 336 (+52). Quincy finished third at 345 (+61), Peoria Richwoods was fourth at 348 (+64) and Bloomington Central Catholic rounded out the top five with a 350 (+66).

The remainder of the team standings showed Morton sixth at 359 (+75), Peoria Notre Dame seventh at 360 (+76), Dunlap Maroon eighth at 373 (+89) and Macomb ninth at 375 (+91). Bartonville Limestone placed 10th, Washington was 11th with 429 (+145), Eureka placed 12th, Geneseo 13th, Champaign St. Thomas More 14th with 477 (+193) and East Peoria 15th.

Geneseo Boys Golf Falls to Moline in Close Match at Country View

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The Geneseo boys golf team came up just short against Moline on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Country View Golf Course, with the Maple Leafs posting a team score of 159.

Senior Jaxon Ernst led Geneseo with a 38, the lowest round among the six Geneseo golfers shown on the leaderboard. Freshman Trace Hager followed closely with a 39, while sophomore Gavin Davis carded a 40.

Sophomore Kain Stroud completed Geneseo’s four counting scores with a 42, bringing the Green Machine’s team total to 159.

Junior Kellen Vankerebroeck finished with a 46, while senior Joseph Thoene shot a 48.

Geneseo individual scores were:

• Jaxon Ernst — 38

• Trace Hager — 39

• Gavin Davis — 40

• Kain Stroud — 42

• Kellen Vankerebroeck — 46

• Joseph Thoene — 48

With the four lowest rounds determining the team score, Ernst, Hager, Davis and Stroud combined for Geneseo’s 159.

2026 GMS Softball Schedule

GMS Softball
GMS 6 Logan 4
GMS 11 East Peoria Central 1
GMS 16 Ridgewood 6
08/15 - 10:00: at Ingersoll
08/17 - 4:30: Mercer County
08/18 - 4:30: Kewanee
08/20 - 4:30: Annawan (B Game)
08/22 - 10:00: Orion
08/25 - 4:30: West Central
08/26 - 4:30: at Ottawa Shepherd
08/29 - 10:00: at Brimfield
09/03 - 4:30: at Annawan (A Game)

2026 Golf Schedules

Maple Leafs
08/14 - 1:00: at Rocket JV Invite (Deer Valley CC)
08/18 - 4:00: at Rock Falls
08/19 - 4:00: Moline (Country View GC)
08/20 - 4:00: at Mercer County (Oak View CC)
08/22 - 8:30: at Macomb Gary Saunders Invitational (Macomb CC)
08/24 - 4:00: GHS Invite (TPC Deere Run)
08/26 - 4:00: Alleman (Country View GC)
08/28 - 1:00: at Riverdale Wayne Brinkmeier Invite (Byron Hills GC - Port Byron)
09/03 - 1:00: at Chillicothe IVC (Arrowhead CC)
09/07 - 4:00: at Rock Island (Highland Springs GC)
09/08 - 4:00: Sterling (Country View GC)
09/11 - 1:00: at Metamora Redbird Classic (Day 1 - Metamora Fields GC)
09/12 - 8:30: at Metamora Redbird Classic (Day 2 - Metamora Fields GC)
09/14 - 1:00: at Ottawa Invite (Deer Park GC - Oglesby)
09/15 - 4:00: Williamsfield (JV Only - Oak Run GC)
09/17 - 3:30: at Alleman & Galesburg (Bunker Links - Galesburg)
09/18 - 1:00: at Pekin Dragon Classic (Day 1 - Lick Creek GC)
09/19 - 8:30: at Pekin Dragon Classic (Day 2 - Lick Creek GC)
09/21 - 9:00: at Western Big 6 Championship (Highland Springs GC - Rock Island)
09/23 - 4:00: at United Township (Golfmohr GC - East Moline)
09/24 - 4:00: Sherrard (Country View GC)
09/26 - 9:00: at Sterling Invitational (Emerald Hill GC)
09/28 - 4:00: at Orion
10/01 - 3:00: GHS Frosh/Soph Invitational (Country View GC)

Lady Leafs
08/17 - 4:00: Sterling (Geneseo CC)
08/19 - 1:00: at Metamora Redbird Classic (Metamora Fields GC)
08/22 - 9:00: at Sterling Invitational (Emerald Hill GC)
08/26 - 4:00: at LaSalle-Peru
09/01 - 4:00: Rock Island & Erie-Prophetstown (Geneseo CC)
09/03 - 4:00: vs Galesburg & Quincy (Lake Bracken GC - Galesburg)
09/08 - 4:00: vs Alleman & Rock Island (Saukie GC - Rock Island)
09/09 - 1:00: GHS Invitational (TPC Deere Run)
09/10 - 4:00: at Metamora
09/15 - 4:00: at Williamsfield (Oak Run GC)
09/16 - 4:00: Alleman & Rock Island (Autograph & Senior Night)
09/17 - 4:00: at Moline (Oakwood CC)
09/19 - 8:00: at Macomb Invitational (Gold Hills GC - Colchester)
09/21 - 9:00: at Western Big 6 Championship (Emerald Hill GC - Sterling)
09/23 - 1:00: at Ottawa Invite (Deer Park GC)
09/26 - 8:00: at Streaks Invitational (Bunker Links)

GMS Boys & Girls
08/13 - 4:15: at Edison
08/19 - 4:15: Washington
08/24 - 4:15: Kewanee Central
08/26 - 4:15: at Seton

2026 Cross Country Schedules

GHS
08/18 - 6:00: Rust Buster
08/24 - 4:30: at Moline Invite
09/01 - 4:00: at Annawan Titan Invite
09/05 - 9:00: at Streaks Invitational
09/19 - 9:00: GHS Invitational
09/26 - 9:00: at Sterling Rock River Run
10/10 - 9:20: at Metamora Runnin' Red Invite
10/15 - 4:00: at Western Big 6 Championship
10/19 - 4:30: at Sterling JV/Frosh Invite

GMS
08/18 - 6:00: Rust Buster
08/26 - 4:15: at Wilson Invite
08/27 - 4:15: at Sterling Grass Relays
09/02 - 4:15: GMS Invite
09/04 - 4:00: at Pleasant Valley Invite
09/14 - 4:45: at Pioneer Invite
09/15 - 4:00: at Erie-Prophetstown Triangular
09/22 - 4:15: at Rock Island Invite
09/25 - 4:00: at Dunlap Invite
09/30 - 4:30: at Heartland Conference Championship

2026 Girls Tennis Schedule

08/22 - 8:00: at Potter Invitational
08/29 - 9:00: at Sterling & UT (at Sterling)
09/01 - 4:00: Galesburg
09/03 - 3:30: at LaSalle-Peru, Alleman, & Ottawa (at LaSalle-Peru - JV Only)
09/03 - 4:00: LaSalle-Peru, Alleman, & Ottawa (Varsity Only)
09/08 - 4:00: at Moline
09/10 - 4:30: Sterling
09/12 - 8:00: GHS JV Invite
09/14 - 4:30: Princeton
09/16 - 4:30: Kewanee
09/19 - 8:00: at Princeton Frosh/Soph Invite
09/19 - 8:30: at Streaks Invitational
09/21 - 4:00: at Alleman
09/23 - 4:30: at Dixon
09/26 - 8:30: at Ottawa Frosh/Soph Invite
09/28 - 4:30: Rock Island
10/03 - 8:00: GHS Frosh/Soph Invite
10/06 - 4:00: United Township
10/09 - 1:00: at Western Big 6 Championship (at UT - Day 1)
10/10 - 10:00: at Western Big 6 Championship (at UT - Day 2)

2026 Boys Soccer Schedules

Varsity
08/20 - 6:00: Green/White Game
08/25 - 5:00: Orion
08/26 - 6:30: Washington
08/29 - 9:00: at Coalers Soccer Shootout
09/01 - 6:00: Quincy
09/03 - 6:00: East Peoria
09/07 - 6:00: Streator
09/08 - 6:00: at Rock Island
09/10 - 6:00: DePue
09/12 - 11:30: Yorkville Christian
09/15 - 6:00: Moline
09/17 - 6:00: Canton
09/22 - 6:00: at United Township
09/26 - 11:30: at Pekin
09/29 - 6:00: Galesburg
10/06 - 6:45: at Sterling
10/08 - 4:30: Macomb
10/13 - 6:00: at Alleman
10/15 - 4:30: Chillicothe IVC

Junior Varsity
08/26 - 5:00: Washington
09/01 - 4:30: Quincy
09/03 - 4:30: East Peoria
09/07 - 4:30: Streator
09/08 - 4:30: at Rock Island
09/10 - 4:30: DePue
09/12 - 10:00: Yorkville Christian
09/15 - 4:30: Moline
09/17 - 4:30: Canton
09/22 - 4:30: at United Township
09/26 - 10:00: at Pekin
09/29 - 4:30: Galesburg
10/06 - 5:15: at Sterling
10/08 - 6:00: Macomb
10/10 - 9:00: at Princeton JV Tournament
10/13 - 4:30: at Alleman
10/15 - 6:00: Chillicothe IVC

2026 Volleyball Schedules

Varsity
08/24 - 6:00: LaSalle-Peru
08/25 - 6:00: Rock Falls
08/29: at Macomb Bomber Classic
09/01 - 6:00: at Morton
09/03 - 7:00: at Rock Island
09/08 - 6:00: at Sterling
09/09 - 6:00: Quincy
09/15 - 6:00: Alleman
09/16 - 6:00: Orion
09/17 - 6:00: at United Township
09/22 - 7:00: at Galesburg
09/24 - 6:00: Moline
09/29 - 6:00: Rock Island
10/01 - 6:00: Sterling
10/03: at Mahomet-Seymour Invite
10/06 - 6:00: at Quincy
10/08 - 7:00: at Alleman
10/13 - 6:00: United Township
10/15 - 6:00: Galesburg
10/17 - 8:30: at Limestone Fall Classic
10/19 - 6:00: at Dixon
10/20 - 6:00: at Moline
10/22 - 6:00: Sherrard
10/24 - 11:00: at Princeton

Sophomores
08/24 - 5:00: LaSalle-Peru
08/25 - 5:00: Rock Falls
09/01 - 5:00: at Morton
09/03 - 6:00: at Rock Island
09/08 - 5:00: at Sterling
09/09 - 5:00: Quincy
09/12 - 8:00: GHS Frosh/Soph Invite
09/15 - 5:00: Alleman
09/16 - 5:00: Orion
09/17 - 5:00: at United Township
09/22 - 6:00: at Galesburg
09/24 - 5:00: Moline
09/26 - 9:00: at Rock Falls Invite
09/29 - 5:00: Rock Island
10/01 - 5:00: Sterling
10/06 - 5:00: at Quincy
10/08 - 6:00: at Alleman
10/13 - 5:00: United Township
10/15 - 5:00: Galesburg
10/19 - 5:00: at Dixon
10/20 - 5:00: at Moline
10/22 - 5:00: Sherrard

Freshmen
08/24 - 5:00: LaSalle-Peru
08/25 - 5:00: Rock Falls
09/01 - 5:00: at Morton
09/03 - 5:00: at Rock Island
09/08 - 5:00: at Sterling
09/09 - 5:00: Quincy
09/12 - 8:00: GHS Frosh/Soph Invite
09/15 - 5:00: Alleman
09/16 - 5:00: Orion
09/17 - 5:00: at United Township
09/22 - 5:00: at Galesburg
09/24 - 5:00: Moline
09/29 - 5:00: Rock Island
10/01 - 5:00: Sterling
10/06 - 5:00: at Quincy
10/08 - 5:00: at Alleman
10/13 - 5:00: United Township
10/15 - 5:00: Galesburg
10/17 - 8:30: at North Scott Frosh Invite
10/19 - 5:00: at Dixon
10/20 - 5:00: at Moline
10/22 - 5:00: Sherrard

GMS White
08/24 - 4:00: at Erie-Prophetstown
08/31 - 4:00: at Edison
09/01 - 4:00: at Colona
09/02 - 4:00: Glenview
09/14 - 4:00: Riverdale
09/17 - 4:00: Wilson
09/21 - 4:00: Washington
09/23 - 4:00: at Dixon Reagan
09/24 - 4:00: at Jordan
09/30 - 4:00: Sterling Challand
10/05 - 4:00: at John Deere
10/06 - 4:00: at Seton
10/12 - 5:30: GMS Green (at GHS)

GMS Green
08/24 - 4:00: at Sterling Challand
08/31 - 4:00: Morrison
09/01 - 4:00: Seton
09/16 - 4:00: at Washington
09/21 - 4:00: at Riverdale
09/22 - 4:00: Edison
09/23 - 4:15: Colona
09/28 - 4:00: Dixon Reagan
09/29 - 4:00: at Glenview
10/01 - 4:00: John Deere
10/05 - 4:00: Jordan
10/07 - 4:00: at Wilson
10/12 - 5:30: GMS White (at GHS)

2026 Football Schedules

Green Machine

08/14 - 5:00: Green/White Game
08/21 - 7:00: at Davenport Assumption
08/28 - 7:00: Rochelle (Legacy & Autograph Night)
09/04 - 7:00: at Rock Island
09/11 - 7:00: Moline (Homecoming & Hall Of Fame Night)
09/18 - 7:00: at United Township
09/25 - 7:00: Galesburg
10/02 - 7:00: at Sterling
10/09: TBA
10/16 - 7:00: Quincy (Senior Night)

Freshmen

08/14 - 5:00: Green/White Game
08/21 - 5:00: at Davenport Assumption
08/28 - 5:00: Rochelle
09/04 - 5:00: at Rock Island
09/11 - 5:00: Moline
09/18 - 5:00: at United Township
09/25 - 5:00: Galesburg
10/02 - 5:00: at Sterling
10/09: TBA
10/16 - 5:00: Quincy

Junior Varsity

08/24 - 5:00: Davenport Assumption
08/31 - 5:00: at Rochelle
09/07 - 5:00: Rock Island
09/14 - 5:00: at Moline
09/21 - 5:00: United Township
09/28 - 5:00: at Galesburg
10/05 - 5:00: Sterling
10/12 - 5:00: Alleman

8th Grade

08/26 - 4:15: Wilson
08/29 - 10:00: at Davenport Assumption
09/02 - 4:15: at Edison
09/10 - 4:15: vs Glenview
09/16 - 4:15: at Seton
09/23 - 4:15: Washington
09/30 - 4:15: John Deere
10/03 - 11:00: Yorkville (at Bob Reade Field)
10/07 - 4:30: at Galesburg

Soccer: Lady Leafs Season Comes To An End In A Heartbreaking Classic.

May 29 - Alleman Athletic Complex
IHSA 1A Alleman Sectional Championship
Alleman 3 Lady Leafs 3 (Alleman Wins Shootout 3-2)
Final Record: 16-5-1 (5-2 WB6)

Goals
Stella Smith
Alyssa Simpson
Evelyn DeBaene

WB6 Records (As Of 5/29)
Lady Leafs (16-5-1)
UTHS (13-5-2)
Alleman (13-8)
Moline (10-8-3)
Galesburg (10-12-1)
Rock Island (7-12)
Quincy (6-14)
Sterling (4-22)

Track & Field: GHS Records Set At State!

May 29-30 - Eastern Illinois University
IHSA 2A State Championships
Maple Leafs Finished Overall 19th Overall (14 Points)
Congratulations Maple Leafs On A Great Season!

Maple Leaf Results - Prelims
1600 Meters
30th: Henley Bourne (4:31.37)

110m Hurdles
11th: Jack Mickley (15.23)

300m Hurdles
4th: Cedric Kehoe (39.36)

4x100 RelaY - NEW GHS RECORD!
9th: Gavin Hintgen
Cedric Kehoe
Micah Nicke
Jett Znamenacek
(42.47)

4x200 Relay
5th: Gavin Hintgen
Jett Znamenacek
Jayden Wexell
Cedric Kehoe
(1:28.45)

4x400 Relay
14th: Micah Nicke
Gavin Hintgen
Isaac Nixon
Cedric Kehoe
(3:23.98)

4x800 Relay
30th: Jaxson Sottos
Greyson Claerhout
Aidan Bries
Henley Bourne
(8:27.30)

High Jump
24th: Jack Kreiss (1.87m)

Pole Vault
12th: Finnegan Schaad (4.20m)
33rd: Kael McCord (3.65m)

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Maple Leaf Results - Finals
300m Hurdles - Medalist!
2nd: Cedric Kehoe (37.62)

4x100 Relay - Medalists!
7th: Gavin Hintgen
Cedric Kehoe
Micah Nicke
Jett Znamenacek
(42.71)

4x200 Relay - Medalists!
7th: Gavin Hintgen
Jett Znamenacek
Jayden Wexell
Cedric Kehoe
(1:28.50)

Discus
15th: Jackson Frank (46.52m)

Pole Vault
17th: Finnegan Schaad (3.95m)

Long Jump
20th: Jayden Wexell (6.40m)

Soccer: Lady Leafs Record Third Straight Postseason Shutout! Face Alleman For Sectional Championship Friday!

May 26 - Alleman Sports Complex
1A Alleman Sectional Semifinals
Lady Leafs (16-4-1) 5
Bloomington Central Catholic (17-7-1) 0

Alleman (12-8) 2
Monticello (16-8-2)

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Next Up
May 29 - Alleman Sports Complex
1A Alleman Sectional Championship
Lady Leafs vs Alleman

Winner FAces The Winner Of Williamsville & Pleasant Plains In the 1A Williamsville Super-Sectional On Monday June 1 at 7:00

Baseball: Morton Holds Off Late Leafs Threat In Dunlap Regional.

May 27 - Dunlap High School
3A Dunlap Regional Semifinals
Morton 7 Maple Leafs 3
Final Record: 20-16 (6-8 WB6)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Maple Leafs 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 8 3
Morton 2 0 2 0 1 2 X 7 10 2

Batting
Ethan Galloway (2B): 1-4
Keaton Ariano (RF): 1-4, R
Kale Whitaker (1B): 2-3, R, RBI, BB
Jaydon Burrage (3B): 1-3, R, SO
Aiden Brudos (P): 1-2, BB
Jackson McAvoy (CF): 1-3, 2 RBI, BB
Reid Broderson (LF): 1-3, SO
Kie Smith (C): 0-3
Brody Clementz (SS): 0-3
Team: 8-28, 3 R, 3 RBI4 BB, 3 SO

2B: Whitaker
TB: Whitaker 3, McAvoy 1, Ariano 1, Brudos 1,
Burrage 1, Galloway 1, Broderson 1
HBP: Burrage
E: McAvoy, Clementz, Galloway

Pitching
Aiden Brudos: 2.1, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, BB, 2 K
Chris Berry: 3.1, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, K
Payton Hofer: 0.1, H, 0 R
Team: 6.0, 10 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

WP: Berry, Hofer
HBP: Brudos 2
#P: Berry 57, Brudos 53, Hofer 10
TS: Berry 34, Brudos 31, Hofer 6

Final Underclass Records
Junior Varsity: 24-6
Freshmen: 12-7

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Baseball: Leafs Finish Up Regular Season In Joliet. Dunlap Regional Next!

May 22 - Joliet Catholic Academy
Joliet Catholic 10 Maple Leafs 0
Overall Record: 20-15

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Maple Leafs 0 0 0 0 0 X X 0 2 4
Joliet Catholic 1 0 2 5 2 X X 10 9 1

Batting
Ethan Galloway (2B): 1-3
Keaton Ariano (RF): 0-2, 2 SO
Kale Whitaker (P): 0-2, SO
Jaydon Burrage (3B): 0-2
Aiden Brudos (DH): 0-2, 2 SO
Jackson McAvoy (CF): 1-2, SO
Reid Broderson (LF): 0-2, 2 SO
Kie Smith (C): 0-2, 2 SO
Brody Clementz (SS): 0-1, BB
Team: 2-18, BB, 10 SO

TB: McAvoy 1, Galloway 1
SB: McAvoy
E: Whitaker, Hofer, Burrage, Smith

Pitching
Kale Whitaker: 3.2, 7 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 4 K
Brock Marshall: 0.1, 0 H, 0 R
Jaydon Burrage: 0.2, 2 H, 2 R, 2 SO
Team: 4.2, 9 H, 10 R, 6 ER, 4 BB, 2 SO

WP: Burrage 2
#P: Whitaker 98, Burrage 18, Marshall 6
TS: Whitaker 59, Burrage 14, Marshall 4

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Next Up
3A Dunlap Regional Semifinals
05/27 - 4:30: #1 Dunlap (26-6) vs #8 Peoria Notre Dame (15-15) or #9 Peoria (0-23)
05/27 - 6:30: #4 Morton (22-12) vs #5 Maple Leafs (20-15)

Softball: Lady Leafs Season Ends In Heartbreaking Fashion. Finish 22-11-1.

May 23 - JFE Complex
3A Geneseo Regional Championship
Ottawa 3 Lady Leafs 0
Final Record: 22-11-1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Lady Leafs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 3 X 3 4 1

Batting
Penny Kline (RF): 0-4, SO
Kendyl Wassenhove (P): 0-2, BB, SO
Remlee Dwyer (CF): 0-3, 2 SO
Addison Snell (3B): 0-2, BB, SO
Lauren Piquard: 1-2, BB
Lillian Brown (1B): 0-3, 2 SO
Jaylee Brudos (SS): 0-2, BB
Megan Hursman (LF): 0-1, BB
Kinley Smith: 1-1
McKenna Johnson (2B): 0-2
Team: 2-22, 5 BB, 7 SO

2B: Piquard
TB: Piquard, Smith

Pitching
Kendyl Wassenhove: 5.1, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Addison Snell: 0.2, 0 H, 0 R, K
Team: 6.0, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

#P: Wassenhove 81, Snell 10
TS: Wassenhove 50, Snell 6

Final Underclass Record
Junior Varsity: 23-3-1

Track & Field: Lady Leafs Wrap Up 2026 Season At State!

May 21-23 - Eastern Illinois University
IHSA 2A State Championships
Lady Leafs Finished 42 Overall (7 Points)
Congratulations Lady Leafs On A Great Season!

Lady Leafs Results - Prelims
1600m
15th: Brooklyn Smith (5:16.55)

300m Hurdles
26th: Madison Fontenoy (48.63)

High Jump
Madison Reade (NH)

Pole Vault
8th: Allison Tice (3.30m)
13th: Meghan Scheider (3.20m)

Lady Leafs Results - Finals
3200m
8th: Brooklyn Smith (11:06.88)

Shot Put
8th: Bella Brown (11.53m)

Pole Vault
7th: Allison Tice (3.45m)

Long Jump
31st: Mia Balensiefen (4.35m)

Triple Jump
27th: Kameryn Keegan (10.20m)
33rd: Mia Balensiefen (9.58m)

Tennis: Leafs Conclude Season At Home Sectional.

May 22 & 23 - GHS Courts
1A Geneseo Sectional
MAple Leafs Finished 5th Overall

Final Standings
Champion: Dunlap (36)
2nd: Sterling (15)
3rd: Peoria Notre Dame (14)
4th: Peoria Christian (13)
5th: Maple Leafs (10)
6th: Sterling Newman (6)
7th: Dixon (4)
8th: Galesburg (4)
9th: Alleman (0)

Singles
1st Round: Geneseo-Colin Roemer (Bye)
1st Round: Geneseo-Reese Minnaert over Sterling Newman-Brooks Knudson (6-4, 6-3)
2nd Round: Geneseo-Colin Roemer over Galesburg-Timothy Tudengjiacuo (6-0, 6-0)
2nd Round: Peoria Christian-Willie Steffen over Geneseo-Reese Minnaert (6-1, 6-4)
Quarterfinals: Sterling Newman-Joel Rhodes over Geneseo-Colin Roemer (6-1, 6-2)

Doubles
1st Round: Geneseo-Carter French/Adam Johnson (Bye)
1st Round: Geneseo-Gavin Staats/Traizen Falls over Sterling-Landry Possin/Jordan Ramirez (7-6, 6-3)
2nd Round: Geneseo-Carter French/Adam Johnson over Alleman-Jack Milner/Adam Bell (6-0, 6-0)
Quarterfinals: Sterling-Micah Peterson/Jacob Prevo over Geneseo-Carter French/Adam Johnson (6-1, 7-5)