Nathan Bushy strikes out 9 as Dundee-Crown baseball beats Centennial

Friday's Northwest Herald roundup includes baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse results.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:21pm

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Nathan Bushy pitched a near-complete game with 9 strikeouts to lead Dundee-Crown baseball to a 2-1 nonconference win over Centennial. The roundup also includes results from Alden-Hebron, Antioch, Carterville, Winnebago, Sycamore, and Cary-Grove in baseball, softball, girls soccer, and boys lacrosse.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the local community, and the Northwest Herald's roundup provides updates on the performance and achievements of area teams and athletes across multiple sports.

The details

In the Dundee-Crown vs. Centennial baseball game, Nathan Bushy struck out 9 batters over 6⅔ innings to lead the Chargers to victory. Max Backaus went 2-for-2 with a triple, and Cole Pearson hit a double to support the Chargers' offense. Other highlights include Caleb Linneman's 3-hit, 4-RBI performance in Alden-Hebron's first game against Ashton-Franklin Center, and Cary-Grove boys lacrosse scoring a 2-1 win over Lake Forest.

  • The games took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Nathan Bushy

A pitcher for the Dundee-Crown high school baseball team who struck out 9 batters in a near-complete game performance.

Max Backaus

A player for the Dundee-Crown high school baseball team who went 2-for-2 with a triple in the win over Centennial.

Cole Pearson

A player for the Dundee-Crown high school baseball team who hit a double in the win over Centennial.

Caleb Linneman

A player for the Alden-Hebron high school baseball team who singled three times and recorded 4 RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader against Ashton-Franklin Center.

JP Stewart

A player for the Alden-Hebron high school baseball team who doubled and recorded 3 RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader.

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The takeaway

This roundup highlights the competitive nature of high school sports in the Northwest Herald's coverage area, with teams and athletes across baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse showcasing their skills and determination on the field.