April 30

For the second time in as many games, the Trojans rallied in the seventh inning to come back and beat the Seneca Irish. In a rare night game in Seneca, Dwight was trailing 4 to 2 entering the last inning and after a Maddux Delong walk successive doubles by Ayden Cullom, Evan Cox, and Joey Starks were the key hits. Cox scored the winning run on a Balk play at 3rd base to make the score  5–4.

The Trojans got big defensive plays in the last inning from Kayden Wood on a great catch in left field  and Evan Cox leaped high to snag a line drive to end the game with the winning runs on.

Jake Wilkey was masterful allowing only two earned runs to go with eight strikeouts and no walks. Wilkey finished the game throwing 80% strikes. The win gives the Trojans a 14–8 record with a game tomorrow at Peru Saint Bede. “Another great win”, said veteran coach Jerry McDowell. “This has to be the fourth game we have won in the last inning we keep battling to the end. That’s a good sign.”

April 29

Evan Cox provided two hits and was the winning pitcher as the Trojans defeated Putnam County at home 10–5. Cock scattered seven hits to go with three strikeouts in picking up his fifth win of the season against no losses. Joey Starks added three hits and three RBIs.  Ayden Collom , And Maddox DeLong added two hits and two run score , but the big hit of the game was Jake Wilkey who provided a three run homer in the third inning  to put  the Trojans by 5runs. Dwight record is now 13–8.

April 28

The Trojans rallied with two runs in the sixth inning and two runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Seneca Irish 4-3. Trailing in the bottom of the sixth Jackson Launius single scoring Asher Kargle and Jake Wilkey doubled to bring in Kayden Wood. Still down two runs in the seventh with one out Evan Cox singled Stoll second and scored on an error to tie the score at 3. After a Joey Starks single and to walks.   Launius Then delivered his second hit of the game with a line drive to plate the winning run.

April 23

In a wild game that saw seven lead changes the Trojans came out on the short end of a 11–10 defeat. The Trojans scored four runs in the seventh inning with two out to tie the score. After Aydan Colloms 2nd home run put the Trojans ahead 10-9 in the eighth inning, Putnam County came back with runs on a wild pitch and squeeze to win the game. The loss dropped the Trojans record to 11–8. Along with his two home runs, Collom added a single and three RBI’s. Jackson Launius continued his torrid swinging with two hits and three RBIs. Kayden Wood added two hits and two runs scored and Joey Starks added a key game-tying single. Dwight’s next game is Monday when they host Putnam County

April 22

April 20

The Trojans came up on the wrong end of the  scoreboard by at home on Monday, losing to Peru Saint Bede by score of 13–0. Losing pitcher was Joey Starks, who pitched four innings and allowed 5 runs with 5 strikeouts and 5 walks. He was followed to the mound by Jacob Wilkey and Jackson Launius. Leading hitters for the Trojans with two hits, each included Maddux Delong and Ayden Collom. “ This was very disappointing”, said Coach Jerry McDowell. “ This was not one of our better efforts. We have to get more consistent”

April 18

Dwight Trojan baseball got back on the winning track with a 9–4 when over Ridgeview on Saturday . Evan Cox hurled three hitless innings to go five strikeouts and only one walk. Cox helped himself out by scoring three runs at the plate. Ayden Cullom got on base all four times and had two RBIs. Kayden Wood continued his improvement during the course of the year by going 2-2.  Zack Bumpous and Maddux Delong also added singles. This makes the Trojan’s record 10–6. Dwight will be in action next at home on Monday vs Saint Bede.

April 16

The Trojans were shut out at a home by an undefeated Ottawa Marquette team by a score of 8–0. Joey Starks was the losing pitcher giving up three runs in three innings of work. Jackson Launius was the leading hitter with a single and double. Kayden Wood added a single in the 6th inning.

April 14

The Trojans came out swinging the bats at Ottawa Marquette on Tuesday. They scored three runs in the first inning to jump on the states number 1 team only to succumb to 12 walks and 16 hits which led to a 20–7 victory for the Marquette Crusaders.

the Jake Wilkey was the starter of three Trojan pitchers on a day. Joey Starks led off with a double and later singled to lead the hitting. Other hitters included Evan Cox, Jackson Launius, and Zack Bumpous adding a big two run single. Dwight will now host Ottawa Marquette on Thursday, weather pending. Overall record is now 9–5.

April 10

The Trojans traveled to Braidwood on Friday and Soundly defeated the comets by a score of 5–0.

April 9

On Thursday at Roanoke, the Trojans took a shellacking by  a score of 18–4.  The Trojan hitters were Asher Kargle with a two run homer and Joey Starks with a two run double. Jake Wilkey was the losing pitcher. The loss drops the Trojans record to 8–4. Dwight is at Reed Custer tomorrow at 4:30

April 8

The Trojans picked up their fifth win in a row at home with a 7 to 3 victory over Gardner South Wilmington. Starter Evan Cox threw 2 hitless  innings. Ayden Cullom picked up the save by throwing 3 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts.

Evan Cox continued his hot  on base streak and scored 2 runs. He has been a big reason the Trojans have won five games in a row at home. Cox has reached base 13 times in that stretch.

April 7

The Trojans kept up their winning ways by winning a big conference game at home over Roanoke Benson by score of 5–2. Joey Starks  hurled a 5 hitter With 6 strikeouts and only 1 walk to pick up his 4th win of the season.

April 6

After falling behind 11 – 6, the Trojans rallied at home by scoring three runs in the sixth inning, followed by three more runs in the seventh to take an exciting 13–12 win over Beecher. In the 7th inning after back-to-back walks, Joey Starks singled , Evan Cox singled and Jacob Wilkey came up with a clutch to run double to knock in Starks and Cox with the winning run.

April 3

The Trojans  traveled to Henry on Friday and lost by Score of 5–2. A sluggish first inning spelled doom for Dwight as Henry scored five runs in the first that held up for the rest of the game. Ayden Collom Led the team of three hits. Evan Cox pitched two perfect innings  in relief and added two hits. Joey Starks also tall a loan single. “ This was a frustrating loss,” Said Coach, Jerry McDowell. “ We had several chances to make things happen and stranded 11 runners in the game. We got too far behind and couldn’t catch up”. Overall record is now five wins and three losses. The Trojan’s are at home Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week

March 31

The Trojans continued their winning streak by winning their fifth game in a row by score of 4–1 over Henry-Senachwine . Joey Starks picked up his second win of the season by Spinning a three hitter to go along with three walks and 12 strikeouts. Evan Cox come in and got the last out for the safe.

The Dwight (IL) varsity baseball team won Tuesday’s home conference game against Henry-Senachwine (Henry, IL) by a score of 4-1.

March 28

The Trojans continued their winning ways picking up their fourth straight win with a 8–2 when at home over Somonauk.  Jacob Wilkey was a key player in the game with two doubles at the plate and five strong innings on the mound. Wilkie ended up with 5 innings pitched, allowing only four hits and  collecting

March 27

The Trojans traveled to Jacksonville to participate in the jamboree and came away with a 7–0 victory over Winnebago. The wind marks the third straight for Dwight and ups the record to 3–2. Joey Starks (7 ks) , Jacob Wilkey , and Jackson Lanious Combined on a three hitter.

March 26

The Trojans picked up their  second straight win With a hard fought 4–3 win  at Home over Streator  Woodland.  Despite only getting hits from Jake Wilkey and Evan Cox The Trojans did enough to hang onto the win . Cox was The key in the game by allowing only one earned run to go with eight strikeouts and no walks.

March 24

The Trojans picked up their first win of the season on the road with a score of 12–6 at Streator Woodland. Joey Starks was the winning pitcher, striking out 4 in two innings of work. Evan Cox led the offense with two hits and three runs  scored. Asher Kargle  added 2 doubles and three  rbis. Carson Sandeno added a 3 run single and finished up pitching duties by striking out 5 and walking 3 in the last 2 innings.

March 23

The Dwight varsity baseball team suffered a tough home opening was at the hands of Fieldcrest by a score of 6 to 4.  Even though the Trojans fell behind 5–0 and mustard only two hits in the game by Joey Starks and Jacob Wilkey, Trojans battle back and scored four runs in the sixth inning to make the game close. Jake boogie pitched well in defeat throwing four innings and collecting three strikeouts at one walk.  Dwight‘s next game is Tuesday at Streator Woodland

The Dwight Trojan baseball team opened up their season with a 13–3 loss at Herscher. Dwight was ahead 3–2 after four innings, but then an eight run fifth inning put the game out out of hand. Joey Starks pitched well in the defeat throwing three innings, allowing three runs five strikeouts in two walks. Maddux Delong had 2 key hits While scoring one run and knocking in another. Evan Cox also had a Rbi double. Asher Kargle also added a double. The Trojans next game is at home on Monday versus Fieldcrest 4:30