2025-26 Sandburg baseball news

All-Arrowhead Conference baseball team includes Sandburg’s Snell, Hathaway
All-Arrowhead Conference baseball team includes Sandburg’s Snell, Hathaway

May 13, 2026

Arrowhead Conference coaches voted Sandburg baseball players Damien Snell and Chuck Hathaway to this year’s all-conference team after the two were the Chargers’ most productive hitters this spring.

Sandburg baseball closes out 2026 schedule
Sandburg baseball closes out 2026 schedule

May 04, 2026

The Sandburg baseball team concluded its season over the weekend by hosting Prairie State on Friday before hitting the road to face Oakton on Saturday and Morton on Sunday.

Snell reaches 5 times in Chargers’ 1-run loss to Cougars
Snell reaches 5 times in Chargers’ 1-run loss to Cougars

April 30, 2026

Damien Snell reached safely five times, but the Sandburg baseball team came up short in a slugfest at Illinois Central on Wednesday night, losing 12-11 in a nine-inning contest.

L-R: Braley Burford, Damien Snell and Colton Allen were the guests on Episode 30 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast.
Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Episode 30: Colton Allen, Damien Snell & Braley Burford

April 30, 2026

On Episode 30 of the Sandburg Athletics Podcast, Chargers baseball players Colton Allen, Damien Snell and Braley Burford discuss playing for their hometown college, their early days of playing together and the feeling of hitting a home run.

Barrientos throws 5 hitless innings out of 'pen in Chargers' tie with Elgin
Barrientos throws 5 hitless innings out of 'pen in Chargers' tie with Elgin

April 29, 2026

Brandon Barrientos pitched five hitless innings out of the bullpen in Game 2 of the Sandburg baseball team’s doubleheader Tuesday at home against Elgin.

Hill fans season-high 10 in Chargers’ doubleheader sweep of Olive-Harvey
Hill fans season-high 10 in Chargers’ doubleheader sweep of Olive-Harvey

April 27, 2026

Powered by Nathan Hill’s complete-game effort in Game 1, the Sandburg baseball team picked up a big home doubleheader sweep Saturday during a four-game weekend.

Hathaway’s HR streak ends at 4 in road loss to Snappers
Hathaway’s HR streak ends at 4 in road loss to Snappers

April 23, 2026

The Sandburg baseball team took a pause from its Region 4 schedule for a road game at Spoon River on Tuesday.

Hathaway homers in 4th straight, Cawley goes season-high 7 innings in Chargers’ win at Illinois Valley
Hathaway homers in 4th straight, Cawley goes season-high 7 innings in Chargers’ win at Illinois Valley

April 22, 2026

Chuck Hathaway continued his home run hot streak, and Clayton Cawley turned in his best outing of the season as the Sandburg baseball team won 13-3 in eight innings Tuesday at Illinois Valley.

Hill gets CG victory, Hathaway homers 3 times in doubleheader vs. Illinois Valley
Hill gets CG victory, Hathaway homers 3 times in doubleheader vs. Illinois Valley

April 21, 2026

Nathan Hill went the distance in Game 1, and Chuck Hathaway totaled three home runs and seven RBIs on the afternoon as the Sandburg baseball team split an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader with Illinois Valley on Monday.

Hathaway homers, earns win on mound in Chargers’ victory over Sauk Valley
Hathaway homers, earns win on mound in Chargers’ victory over Sauk Valley

April 15, 2026

Chuck Hathaway got the win on the mound and homered at the plate in the Sandburg baseball team’s 12-2 win in seven innings over Sauk Valley on Tuesday afternoon.

Chargers blanked by 6th-ranked Blackhawks
Chargers blanked by 6th-ranked Blackhawks

April 10, 2026

Sixth-ranked Southeastern did all its damage in a three-inning span as it blanked the Sandburg baseball team 16-0 in seven innings on Thursday afternoon.

Chargers come up short in late innings against Braves
Chargers come up short in late innings against Braves

April 08, 2026

Chargers starter Chuck Hathaway was saddled with the loss despite a strong outing that saw him pitch into the seventh.

Chargers top Highland behind Lewis' strong relief appearance
Chargers top Highland behind Lewis' strong relief appearance

April 01, 2026

Tyson Lewis came through with a stellar relief outing, and the Sandburg baseball team ran rampant on the basepaths in a 14-10 win over Highland on Tuesday afternoon.

Huge 7th-inning comeback at Highland highlights Chargers’ busy weekend
Huge 7th-inning comeback at Highland highlights Chargers’ busy weekend

March 30, 2026

An eight-run rally in the seventh inning of Game 1 helped the Sandburg baseball team split an Arrowhead Conference doubleheader Saturday at Highland. The Chargers then closed the weekend with a pair of losses Sunday at South Suburban.

Peterson solid in relief for Chargers vs. No. 11 Blackhawks
Peterson solid in relief for Chargers vs. No. 11 Blackhawks

March 27, 2026

Brady Peterson delivered 2.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen. The freshman from Sherrard didn’t allow a run or a hit, and he struck out a batter.

Chargers fall short at Kougars despite Hathaway’s strong 2-way game
Chargers fall short at Kougars despite Hathaway’s strong 2-way game

March 26, 2026

GALESBURG — Chuck Hathaway had a strong day on the mound and at the dish, but the Sandburg baseball team came up short in a 10-6 loss at Kishwaukee on Wednesday afternoon.