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Warriors Win in Walk-Off Fashion

Claim Win #20 In the Process

Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 @ 7:50 am

Wheaton Academy won its twentieth game of the season in walk-off fashion by beating Montini Catholic 14-13. The Broncos jumped out to an early 4-0 lead before the warriors struck back with a six run second inning to take the lead. Montini however would continue to mount the pressure by scoring four runs in the third and five in the fourth. The Warriors kept chipping away by scoring one run in the fourth and three in the sixth to set up the dramatic finish in the home half of the seventh. With one out in the seventh senior second baseman Josh Rak drove a 1-0 fastball into the left center gap for a double. Senior Eric Albaugh then drove a 2-0 fastball over the center field fence to bring the Warriors within one. Ryan Dzingel then reached on an error by the second baseman, which brought Senior Sterling Witt to bat. Witt drove the first pitch deep over to the right field fence to win the game for Wheaton Academy. On the mound junior Jonathan Burdett got the win (2-0) going 3 1/3 strong innings, allowing 3 hits and no runs. “In a game like this we can put a lot of focus on our offense, but without Burdetts strong relief outing we would not have been in the game”. Said Wheaton Academy coach Willie Bosque. “He did a great job”. The Warriors improve to 20-9-1 on the season and will be back in action this Saturday against St. Francis.

Boys Baseball Sets Record

Wins 19th Game of the Season

Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2009 @ 1:42 pm

Wheaton Academy (19-9, 10-5 PSL) set a new single season record for wins (19) by defeating Illiana Christian 24-8. The Warriors struck fast by scoring eleven runs on 6 hits in the first inning. Illiana quickly struck back with eight runs of there own in the top half of the second inning. The Warriors would answer by scoring four in the second, three in the third and six in the fifth to put the game out of reach. Offensively the Warriors we led by senior center fielder Eric Albugh who went 4-5 with two homeruns (8, 9) and 5 RBI. With the second homerun, Albaugh became Wheaton Academy’s homerun Leader. Senior Sterling Witt went 4-4 with 3 RBI and also got the win for the Warriors.

Baseball Wins Second PSL Game

Defeat Chicago Christian 15-5

Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 @ 5:32 am

The Warriors improved to 2-1 in PSL play by defeating the Knights 15-5. On offense, Wheaton Academy was led by senior Eric Albaugh who went 3-4 with 3 RBI. Ryan Dzingel and Sterling Witt both went 2-4 with 2 RBI. Witt delivered the knockout blow with a walk-off two run homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning. On the mound junior right-hander John Lace went five strong innings, scattering four hits and only two earned runs; while fanning five. With the win Lace improves to 2-0 on the season.

Baseball Downs ACC

Opens PSL Play on Saturday

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 6:47 am

On a sunny day at Aurora Central Catholic the Warrior bats stayed hot as they pounded out ten runs on twelve hits. The Warriors scored three in the first, one in the second, four in the fourth, and one run in the six and seventh innings. Senior outfielder Eric Albaugh went 4-4, while Sterling Witt, Ryan Dzingel, and John Lace each had two RBI in the game. Senior outfielder Dave McCarthy also contributed with a two hit day. Senior left handed pitcher Brian Hess pitched seven solid innings. Brian gave up only three hits and one earned run in rout to picking up his first win of the season. The Warrior baseball team will open up their PSL schedule this Saturday with two games against Aurora Christian. The games will be played at Wheaton Academy. First Pitch will be at 10am.

Warriors Defeat St. Edwards

Offense Comes to Life

Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 6:47 am

The Warriors bats came alive scoring five runs on six hits to defeat the visiting Green Wave from St. Edwards. The Warriors were led by junior second baseman Ryan Dzingel and senior catcher Ben Souders. They both went 2-3 with a pair of rbi. On the mound John Lace got his first win of the season tossing seven complete innings. With the win Wheaton Academy improves to 3-3-1 on the season. The Warriors will be back in action tomorrow when they visit the Chargers of Aurora Central Catholic.

Warriors Defeat Newark

Move back to .500 on the Season

Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 @ 8:33am

The Warriors defeated Newark 7-1 on Thursday evening.On the mound, the Warriors senior Eric Albuagh (1-0) and junior John Lace (1 save) combined for seven innings and no earned runs while striking out six. The Warriors scored twice in the fifth, once in the sixth, and four runs in the seventh to earn their second win of the season. They were lead by senior outfielder David McCarthy (2 for 4 w/ 3 RBI). McCarthy had the knockout blow in the top of the seventh. With two out and the bases loaded McCarthy drove a double to the left field wall clearing the bases and giving the Warriors the lead for good at 7-1. With the win, the Warriors improved to 2-2-1. They will be back in action Saturday April 11 taking on the West Chicago High School at 11am at West Chicago High School.