Highland High School

Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 stayed in it until the end, but 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars pulled away late in an 8-7 victory on Wednesday. The game was tied at seven in the top of the sixth when Fitzpatrick grounded out, scoring one run. 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars were the first to get on the board in the first when Parker singled, scoring one run. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 captured the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first after 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars committed an error, and Washick singled to center field, each scoring one run. A single by Wilkins gave 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars the lead, 3-2, in the top of the second. 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars committed an error, which helped Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 tie the game at three in the bottom of the second. In the bottom of the third, Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 broke up the tie when Klapkowski was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Then a single by Slaven followed to extend the lead to 6-3. 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars captured the lead, 8-7, in the top of the sixth when an error scored two runs, and Fitzpatrick grounded out, scoring one run. Castellanos led things off on the mound for Highland Varsity Trojans 2026. The starter allowed two hits and three runs (two earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two. Murray began the game for 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars. The righty surrendered four hits and seven runs (four earned) over six and one-third innings, striking out six and walking four. Slaven led Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 with two runs batted in. The right fielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Washick led Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 with two hits in three at bats. Washick stole two bases. Highland Varsity Trojans 2026 ran wild on the base paths, amassing five stolen bases for the game. Parker and Murr each collected two hits for 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars. Wilkins led 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. 2026 Kankakee Valley Varsity Kougars had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Chestnut and Fitzpatrick led the team with two free passes each.