High School Highlights: Trevs softball improves to 5-1; NT baseball is 7-1 after three more wins

A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:34pm

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The New Trier baseball team continued its strong start to the season, winning three more games to improve to 7-1 overall. The Trevians' softball team also had a successful week, improving to 5-1 on the season. Highlights included a 13-3 win over Maine West, a 14-0 rout of Palatine, and a 13-1 victory over Maine East. The New Trier girls soccer team remained unbeaten at 5-0-1 after a 6-0 win over Vernon Hills.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the local community, providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete, develop their skills, and represent their schools. These highlights showcase the success of several area teams and individual players, which can inspire other students, generate community pride, and demonstrate the strength of local athletic programs.

The details

The New Trier baseball team had an impressive week, winning three games by large margins. Michael Klem led the way in a 13-3 victory over Maine West, recording two hits, three RBIs, and three stolen bases. The Trevians also won 14-0 over Palatine, with Edwin Donaldson and Jackie Ryder both hitting home runs, and 5-2 over Buffalo Grove, where Ryder had three hits including a home run. On the softball side, the Trevians defeated Maine East 13-1, with Sofia Norbot hitting a two-run triple and Jenna Maclachlan an RBI double. The New Trier girls soccer team continued its strong start, winning 6-0 over Vernon Hills behind two goals from Addy Randall.

  • On Thursday, April 9, the New Trier baseball team defeated Maine West 13-3 and the Loyola baseball team beat Whitby (Canada) 16-0 in Florida.
  • On Wednesday, April 8, the New Trier baseball team routed Palatine 14-0 and the Loyola baseball team defeated Dunbar (Kentucky) 5-2 in Florida.
  • On Monday, April 6, the New Trier baseball team beat Buffalo Grove 5-2 and the Highland Park baseball team came back to defeat Crystal Lake Central 8-7.

The players

Michael Klem

A player for the New Trier baseball team who had two hits, three RBIs, and three stolen bases in a 13-3 win over Maine West.

Edwin Donaldson

A player for the New Trier baseball team who hit a home run in a 14-0 win over Palatine.

Jackie Ryder

A player for the New Trier baseball team who hit home runs in both a 14-0 win over Palatine and a 5-2 win over Buffalo Grove.

Sofia Norbot

A player for the New Trier softball team who hit a two-run triple in a 13-1 win over Maine East.

Jenna Maclachlan

A player for the New Trier softball team who hit an RBI double in a 13-1 win over Maine East.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“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

These high school sports highlights showcase the talent and dedication of student-athletes in the local community, as well as the strong athletic programs at schools like New Trier and Loyola. The success of these teams can inspire other students, generate community pride, and demonstrate the value of extracurricular activities in developing well-rounded young people.