Herscher Girls Soccer Stays Perfect, BBCHS Baseball Tops Oak Forest

Saturday's Daily Journal roundup features strong performances from local high school teams.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:24pm

In Saturday's Daily Journal sports roundup, the Herscher High School girls soccer team remained undefeated with a 2-0 win over Centennial. Meanwhile, the Bradley-Bourbonnais High School baseball team defeated Oak Forest 18-9 in a high-scoring affair. The Morris High School baseball team also earned a 14-3 victory over Coal City.

Why it matters

These results showcase the talent and competitiveness of local high school sports programs, which are an important part of the community. Strong performances by these teams can generate excitement and pride among students, families, and fans.

The details

In the girls soccer match, Herscher got goals from Gianni Jaime and Sophie Venckauskas, with assists from Gianna High and Laney Mohler. Goalkeeper Addie Wilkins recorded her fourth straight shutout. In baseball, Bradley-Bourbonnais had 13 hits and drew six walks in their 18-9 win over Oak Forest. Jace Boudreau, Keaton Allison, and Sam Frey led the Boilermakers' offensive effort. Morris pulled away from Coal City with a seven-run fourth inning and a five-run fifth inning.

  • The Herscher-Centennial girls soccer match took place on Saturday.
  • The Bradley-Bourbonnais vs. Oak Forest baseball game and the Morris vs. Coal City baseball game also occurred on Saturday.

The players

Addie Wilkins

The goalkeeper for the Herscher High School girls soccer team, who recorded her fourth straight shutout.

Jace Boudreau

A player for the Bradley-Bourbonnais High School baseball team, who went 3 for 5 with a double, two RBIs, and a run.

Gavin Berger

A player for the Coal City High School baseball team, who hit a two-run home run and drove in a run on a fielder's choice.

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The takeaway

These high school sports results demonstrate the dedication and talent of local student-athletes, as well as the strong support from their communities. The continued success of these programs helps foster school spirit and pride, and provides valuable experiences for the players.