Oswego East softball wins big in season opener

Saturday's Record Newspapers sports roundup includes wins for Oswego East softball and baseball, as well as other local high school teams.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:20am

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In the season opener, the Oswego East softball team defeated Downers Grove North 9-5, led by strong performances from Kate Silva and Katie Maday. The Oswego East baseball team also picked up a win, defeating Moline 13-1. Other local high school teams, including St. Charles East, Lemont, Lincoln-Way Central, and Lincoln-Way East, also saw action on the diamond and track.

Why it matters

The wins for Oswego East's softball and baseball teams to start the season are an encouraging sign for their programs, as they look to build momentum and compete for conference and postseason titles. The results also showcase the overall strength of high school sports in the area, with several teams putting forth strong showings across different sports.

The details

In the softball game, Oswego East's Kate Silva went 3-for-4 with a double, triple, three RBIs and two runs scored, while Katie Maday was 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs and two RBIs. On the baseball side, Graham Schwab had a big game for Oswego, going 2-for-5 with a double, four RBIs and a run scored, while Hunter Amelio scored three runs and drove in two. Other notable performances included Bella Rosauer's 10 strikeouts for St. Charles East and Layla Brisbon's win in the 55 hurdles for Oswego East in girls track.

  • The games and meet took place on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Kate Silva

A player for the Oswego East softball team who had a strong performance in the season opener, going 3-for-4 with a double, triple, three RBIs and two runs scored.

Katie Maday

A player for the Oswego East softball team who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs scored and two RBIs in the season opener.

Graham Schwab

A player for the Oswego baseball team who had a big game, going 2-for-5 with a double, four RBIs and a run scored.

Hunter Amelio

A player for the Oswego baseball team who scored three runs and drove in two in the win over Moline.

Bella Rosauer

A pitcher for the St. Charles East softball team who struck out 10 batters over four innings.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The strong starts for the Oswego East softball and baseball teams, as well as the overall success of local high school sports programs, demonstrate the continued growth and competitiveness of athletics in the area. These early-season results set the stage for an exciting spring sports season ahead.