May 22
Dwight Trojan baseball season came to an end on Wednesday evening with a 8 to 4 loss to Kewanee Weathersfield At Illinois, Wesleyan University. Luke Gallet was starting pitcher and allowed for earned runs five strikeouts and four walks. Joey Starks came in and pitched two scoreless innings. Offensively Wyatt Statler reach base all three times including a double. Other hitters included Drew Anderson, Joey Starks and Owen Dunlap. The Trojans in their season with a record of 24 wins and 11 losses.
Coach McDowell Comments: These guys had a great season and made major improvements over the course of the year. They were a great bunch of kids to coach. Kewanee is a great team which had a couple clutch hits and we had a couple of uncharacteristic errors. Our boys have a lot to be proud of.
May 18
The Trojans avenged an early season loss to Roanoke Benson by defeating the rockets in Roanoke by a score of 5-3 to claim the regional championship. Luke Gallet was superb in the win, hurling innings and allowing three hits, one walk and six strikeouts. Sophomore Joey Starks came in and collected the save.
May 15
In the Roanoke Regional Tuesday May 15, the Dwight Varsity Trojans beat Streator-Woodland baseball 7-2 last night. This will put them in the championship game for regionals on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Roanoke-Benson.
Tracer Brown collected four hits in four at bats, as Dwight Varsity Trojans defeated Warriors 7-2 on Wednesday at Dwight. Tracer Brown doubled in the fifth inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning.
A double by Drew Anderson put Dwight Varsity Trojans on the board in the bottom of the second.
Dwight Varsity Trojans added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when Joey Starks grounded out, scoring one run, and Ryan Bumpous singled, scoring two runs.
Starks earned the win for Dwight Varsity Trojans.
They surrendered one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out four and walking two. Connor Dodge took the loss for Warriors. The starting pitcher went six innings, giving up seven runs (six earned) on 14 hits, striking out one and walking one.
Luke Gallet pitched one and two-thirds innings of zero-run ball for Dwight Varsity Trojans in relief.
They gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking none.
Dwight Varsity Trojans amassed 14 hits in the game.
Bumpous and Owen Dunlap each drove in two runs for Dwight Varsity Trojans. Drew Anderson and Evan Cox each collected multiple hits for Dwight
Coach McDowel comments- We played really well. We’re making good contact at the plate with two strikes and our defense has been outstanding the last two weeks.
May 10
The Trojans traveled to Ottawa Marquette for a doubleheader on Friday afternoon. In game 1 Dwight defeated Marquette, 7–1. Marquette had entered the game 22 – 1 and a number 1 state ranking in 1A baseball.
May 9
Junior Ryan Bumpous continued his torrid week of hitting with a walk off single that scored Tracer Brown who doubled to lead off the seventh inning. The clutch hit gave the Trojans a 7 to 6 win over Beecher .Bumpous has clubbed two homers two doubles and recorded nine RBIs in the last five games. Luke Gallet had a three hit day To back the strong pitching effort of William Trainor, who gave up only to earn runs on a rainy windy day in Dwight. Tracer Brown pitch the final two innings to pick up the win. Dwight win total is now 21 With a doubleheader at Ottawa Marquette Friday
May 8
The Trojans of Dwight picked up their 20th win of the season and 17th and their last 20 games with a 10–3 victory over Putnam county. Joey Starks picked up the win allowing only one earned run. Wyatt Statler pitched two innings of relief, allowing one hit and one run.
May 7
Tonight on senior day at Trojan field. The Dwight Trojans captured their 19th victory of the season with a 8-6 win over Woodland. Terry Wilkey had two hits and pitched three scoreless innings of baseball. Ryan Bumpous was the winning pitcher And William Trainor got a one pitch save. Owen Dunlap had three hits on the night. Kyler Starks got a hit and reach base three times and Tyler Cox had a base hit and a good catch in Left field. The Trojans now have a 19–9 record and host Putnam county tomorrow night.
May 6
The Trojans picked up their 18th win of the season with a 8–5 went over Streator Woodland. Wyatt Statler picked up his 5th pitching win allowing one run over 4 innings.
May 4

May 3
Dwight lost stay home game on Friday afternoon to a very strong Wilmington wildcat team by score of 13 to 3. The wildcats are state ranked and are 20-1 on the season. Will Trainor and Tracer Brown split the pitching duties. Luke Gallet continued his to pace at the plate with a single and home run. Wyatt Statler Owen Dunlap Brown all connected for a single. The Trojans record stands down at 16 wins and nine losses. Dwight hosts. Kankakee, Saturday morning at 10 AM
May 1
Trailing 3–1 in the bottom of the 6th, Trojan bats erupted for eight runs thanks to some timely hitting and aggressive base running .
April 29
The Trojans traveled to the Joliet Slammers Stadium On Monday evening and played against the Grant Park dragons. The Trojans came away, victorious with a 15–0 shut out.
April 25
Wyatt Statler hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Trojans a 3–2 victory over Midland. The victory gives the Trojans a 13–8 record and winners in nine of their last 11. Terry Wilkey was the winning pitcher in relief, allowing no runs , One walk and five strikeouts and four innings of work.
April 23
The Trojans on Tuesday traveled to Midland High School and came away with a 12 to 4 victory. Joey Starks was the winning pitcher throwing four innings and allowing one earned run to go with four strikeouts and one walk. William Trainor pitched two scoreless innings to close the door.
April 22
The Trojans lost a tough game at Seneca by score of 3–1. Luke Gallet was the tough luck losing pitcher throwing five innings, allowing only four hits with eight strikeouts and one earned run. Terry Wilkey pitched one scoreless inning . Gallet also led the hitting by going 2-2. Owen Dunlap and Joey Starks also added singles . Overall record is 11 and 8 with a game Tuesday at Midland
APRIL 20
The Trojan baseball team continued it’s winning ways with a 9–0 win on Saturday morning over the Newark Norsemen. The win makes the Trojans overall record at 11–7 and winners in seven of their last eight contests. Winning pitcher was Terry Wilkey combined with Drew Anderson, Wyatt Statler and Tracer Brown on a 4 hitter recording 11 strikeouts and only 1 walk. Tyler Cox reached base 3 times and knocked in 2 runs. Joey Starks, Tracer Brown and Ryan Bumpous all collected two hits and scored runs. Wyatt Statler also had an RBI run scoring triple. Dwight faces Seneca on Monday.
APRIL 18
Sophomore Joey Starks singled in Luke Gallet for a game winning RBI In the bottom of the seventh to give the Trojans a thrilling 3–2 victory over a very good Seneca Irish team. Starks was also the man on the mound as he hurled a 5 hitter with 6 strikeouts through 6 innings. Wyatt Statler A perfect seventh-inning in relief for the victory. Luke Gallet lead the offense with two hits and two run scored. Drew Anderson also collected a run scoring single as part of the six hit attack. The Trojans now have a 10 – 7 record And will host Newark at 10 AM on Saturday.
APRIL 17
Dwight varsity baseball team picked up a key victory over rival Gardner South Wilmington on Wednesday by a score of 8-3. Luke Gallet was the winning pitcher, throwing six innings and allowing three runs, nine strikeouts and two walks. Gallet Also helped his own cause by knocking a two run homer. Tracer Brown Added a two run single in the fifth. Sophomore Asher Kargle provided an RBI single in the sixth . Drew Anderson hit and two runs scored . Jackson Launius made a Defensive play in the 7th inning. Record is now 9–7
APRIL 15
A disastrous 9 run inning led Putnam Co. to a 11-9 victory over Dwight on Monday afternoon.
APRIL 13
On Saturday at Trojan Field, thank you Dwight scored a 7 to 5 victory over Ridgeview. Luke Gallet, William Trainor and Terry Wilkey, combined for the win and recorded seven strikeouts with only one walk . Key hitters with Rbi hits included Ryan Bumpous , Owen dunlap and Evan Cox. The Trojans now on a four game winning streak in travel to Putnam county on Monday
APRIL 12
The Dwight Trojan baseball team continue their winning ways by defeating Newark on Friday in Newark by score of 13 to 4. The Trojans now have 13 games in a row and sport a record of seven –The Dwight Trojan baseball team continue their winning ways by defeating Newark on Friday in Newark by score of 13 to 4. The Trojans now have 13 games in a row and sport a record of 7–6. Winning pitcher Wyatt Statler combined with Asher Kargle and Ryan Bumpous on a three hitter and six strikeouts. Owen Dunlap added three hits to lead the hitting .Luke Gallet added two doubles. Ryan Bumpous had two singles and three RBIs and Evan Sandeno contributed three RBIs with a double the host Ridgeview on Saturday at 10 AM.
APRIL 11
The Dwight Trojan baseball team picked up a thrilling road win at Saint Bede score of 7–2 in 9 innings. Joey Starks and Terry Wilkey combined on a five hitter with five strikeouts and four walks. Wilkeywas big with the bat by collecting two singles and a double and 2 rbisEvan Cox Added two singles and two RBIs.
APRIL 10
In a game played at Joliet Stadium the Trojans got a superb pitching performance from Will Trainor and Wyatt Statler as the pair combined on a 3 hitter with 4 strikeouts and only 1 walk. Key RBI hits came from Terry Wilkey and Ryan Bumous.
APRIL 9
The Dwight Trojan baseball team took a tough loss at home on Tuesday against a very good St. Bede team by a score of 9-6. Losing pitcher was Luke Gallet , who threw 4 innings and gave up 4 earned runs. Gallet Was the big hitter in the game with a single double and two run homer. Evan Cox added to safeties. Routing out the hitting was Owen Dunlap, Terry Wilkey, and Drew Anderson. The Trojans record now slips to 4–6 with a game tomorrow at the Joliet Stadium versus Serena at 5:30.
MARCH 27

The Trojans, varsity baseball team, defeated, Roanoke Benson at home on Wednesday by a score of 3-1. Luke Gallet had an impressive game both at the plate and on the mound as he hurled a three hitter with 8 strikeouts. At the plate Gallet had a double and a home run.
MARCH 22
Dwight traveled to Henry and lost another tough nailbiter Buy a score of 7–5. The Trojans led 5 to 1 going into the sixth and gave up 6 unearned runs. Joey Starks and Wyatt Statler combine for 9 strikeouts 4 hits and four walks.
MARCH 20
The Trojans lost a tough one at home to Lexington on Wednesday by a score of 3-2 Lexington scored two runs in the last inning to rally for the win. Each team managed only 4 hits as Tracer Browns 2 doubles led the hitting
MARCH 19
Dwight 3 Henry 2.
Luke Gallet pitched a 5 hitter with with 6 strikeouts, 2 runs , and only 1 walk and was the winning pitcher as well as leading hitter in the game with 2 singles.
MARCH 16
The Trojans traveled to Momence Saturday, and came away with a doubleheader sweep by scores of 15–4, and 11–0.
MARCH 14
The Dwight Trojans lost a tough one at Herscher by a score of 8-7 Thursday nite. The Trojans led the whole game until the final batter of the game. Luke Gallet was the tough luck pitcher giving up 5 earned runs with 6 strikeouts and only 2 walks. Gallet, also along with Terry Wilkey, led the hitting attack with a single, double, and rbi. Owen Dunlap scored 2 runs. ” We have played 2 quality teams this week and did a lot of nice things. We just did not execute down the stretch, said coach Jerry.
MARCH 12
Coaches comments:
We played well in spots today , but had a couple lapses in the last inning . We will keep working hard