2023-24 Sandburg Baseball News

Prince returns to lineup, but Chargers drop 9-inning contest to Cougars
Prince returns to lineup, but Chargers drop 9-inning contest to Cougars

May 02, 2024

Will Prince made an impact in his first game in more than three weeks, but the Sandburg baseball team dropped a nine-inning contest 9-3 at Illinois Central on Wednesday evening.

Wiegand deals on mound, delivers at plate in Chargers’ split with Black Hawk
Wiegand deals on mound, delivers at plate in Chargers’ split with Black Hawk

May 01, 2024

Austin Wiegand shined at the plate and on the mound in Game 1, and Frank Kelch homered in both contests as the Carl Sandburg College baseball team split an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader against Black Hawk on Tuesday at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.

Chargers drop 2 to Braves despite Smith’s solid outing on mound
Chargers drop 2 to Braves despite Smith’s solid outing on mound

April 29, 2024

The Carl Sandburg College baseball team jumped to an early lead in Game 1 but dropped both ends of an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader at Black Hawk on Saturday as the teams began a four-game, home-and-home series.

Kelch’s go-ahead HR in extras, Wiegand’s gem send Chargers past Highland in Game 1
Kelch’s go-ahead HR in extras, Wiegand’s gem send Chargers past Highland in Game 1

April 25, 2024

The Carl Sandburg College baseball team pushed its Arrowhead Conference win streak to nine games with a dramatic extra-inning victory in Game 1 at Highland before falling to the Cougars in Game 2 of a conference doubleheader Thursday.

Wilkerson goes wild with 3-HR game in sweep of Illinois Valley
Wilkerson goes wild with 3-HR game in sweep of Illinois Valley

April 24, 2024

Jace Wilkerson went deep three times in Game 2 and the Carl Sandburg College baseball team pushed its Arrowhead Conference win streak to eight games with a doubleheader sweep Tuesday over Illinois Valley on Paint the Field Red Day at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.

Chargers downed on road by No. 8 Hawks
Chargers downed on road by No. 8 Hawks

April 23, 2024

Eighth-ranked Heartland jumped to an early lead and defeated the Carl Sandburg College baseball team 14-1 in seven innings in a single contest Monday evening.

Smith matches career-best with 14 Ks in Chargers’ sweep at Illinois Valley
Smith matches career-best with 14 Ks in Chargers’ sweep at Illinois Valley

April 22, 2024

David Smith struck out 14 batters in Game 1, and Payton Hankins homered in both ends of the Carl Sandburg College baseball team’s Arrowhead Conference sweep at Illinois Valley on Saturday.

Wilkerson wallops 2 HR in loss to Cougars
Wilkerson wallops 2 HR in loss to Cougars

April 18, 2024

Jace Wilkerson went deep twice, but Illinois Central handed the Carl Sandburg College baseball team a 15-9 loss in a nine-inning contest Wednesday at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.

Wiegand stays hot with 4th HR in 4 games, but Chargers fall twice at Cobras
Wiegand stays hot with 4th HR in 4 games, but Chargers fall twice at Cobras

April 16, 2024

Austin Wiegand homered for the fourth time in four games, but the Carl Sandburg College baseball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Parkland on Monday.

Chargers lineup unloads on Kishwaukee in conference sweep
Chargers lineup unloads on Kishwaukee in conference sweep

April 15, 2024

Austin Wiegand totaled three home runs for the weekend and the Carl Sandburg College baseball team erupted for 40 runs in an Arrowhead Conference sweep of Kishwaukee as the Chargers took on Southwestern Illinois on Friday and hosted the Kougars on Saturday.

Smith Shines, Chargers Turn Game-Ending Triple Play in Sweep of McHenry Co.
Smith Shines, Chargers Turn Game-Ending Triple Play in Sweep of McHenry Co.

March 25, 2024

The Carl Sandburg College baseball team turned a game-ending triple play in Game 1, and David Smith delivered a dazzling performance in Game 2 against McHenry County on Saturday as the Chargers hosted weekend doubleheaders against the Scots and nationally ranked Madison at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex. 

Wiegand Drives in 3 as Chargers Fall Late to No. 6 Southeastern
Wiegand Drives in 3 as Chargers Fall Late to No. 6 Southeastern

March 20, 2024

Austin Wiegand filled up the box score, but nationally ranked Southeastern broke a tie game in the eighth to defeat the Carl Sandburg College baseball team 9-7 in a nine-inning contest Tuesday at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.

Prince’s HR, Wolf’s HBP Deliver Walk-Off Wins for Chargers vs. Elgin
Prince’s HR, Wolf’s HBP Deliver Walk-Off Wins for Chargers vs. Elgin

March 18, 2024

The Carl Sandburg College baseball team opened its home schedule in thrilling fashion Saturday as the Chargers earned a pair of extra-inning walk-off victories against Elgin at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.

After Challenging Road Stretch, Sandburg Baseball Plays Home Opener Saturday
After Challenging Road Stretch, Sandburg Baseball Plays Home Opener Saturday

March 14, 2024

After a daunting road slate to open the season, the Carl Sandburg College baseball team is scheduled to play its home opener at 1 p.m. Saturday against Elgin at the Hungate Baseball/Softball Complex.

Hankins Stays Hot as Chargers Fall Twice to No. 20 Cobras
Hankins Stays Hot as Chargers Fall Twice to No. 20 Cobras

March 13, 2024

Nationally ranked Parkland pulled away in the final innings of both games to sweep the Carl Sandburg College baseball team Tuesday afternoon at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex.

Prince has HR Among 3-Hit Game as Chargers Drop 2 at No. 9 Volunteers
Prince has HR Among 3-Hit Game as Chargers Drop 2 at No. 9 Volunteers

March 11, 2024

Payton Hankins reached safely five times on the day, but the Carl Sandburg College baseball team started a two-day spring break road trip with a pair of losses at Division I No. 9 John A. Logan on Monday afternoon.