Hall softball bounces back to beat Princeton: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup

The Hall softball team topped Princeton, L-P softball beat No. 4 Dunlap, the Bureau Valley boys and girls track and field teams swept the Lincoln Trail Conference Meet and more in Friday’s NewsTribune roundup.
Hall softball bounces back to beat Princeton: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup
Hall softball bounces back to beat Princeton: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup
Johnathon Stunkel throws a gem, Putnam County uses small ball in win over Mendota
Johnathon Stunkel throws a gem, Putnam County uses small ball in win over Mendota
Johnathon Stunkel throws a gem, Putnam County uses small ball in win over Mendota

Johnathon Stunkel threw a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and Putnam County executed two squeeze bunts in a 3-0 win over Mendota on Friday.
Photos: Putnam County baseball shuts out Mendota 3-0

Putnam County defeated Mendota on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Putnam County High School. Putnam County’s Johnathon Stunkel threw a 1-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts and no walks in the game.
Photos: Putnam County baseball shuts out Mendota 3-0
QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru

Two-time All-Interstate 8 Conference quarterback Marion Persich, who is receiving plenty of college recruiting interest, is transferring to Morris from La Salle-Peru for his junior season.
QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru