The Norwood Blues got off to a good start in the National Amateur Basebal Federation Senior World Series, winning 3-2 over the defending champ Houston Heat on Thursday.
Illinois state champ Brookfield finished second in the Senior Babe Ruth Ohio Valley Regional after losing twice to the Hammond Chiefs on Tuesday at T.F. North High School.
Jordan Polito, a rising sophomore at Mount Carmel, has been an impact player on the mound and at the plate for the Hammond Seminoles, who are seeking a berth in the Mickey Mantle (15-16) World Series.
Matt Hartmann no-hit Elk Grove for six innings en route to a 3-1 win over Elk Grove Friday in the semifinals of the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association summer state tourney.