sduncan posted on November 20, 2008 07:52
Heartland CC continues its hot streak when it landed Cary-Grove left-handed hitting catcher Luke Mottashed, Huntley slick-fielding shortstop Nathan Sopena and Edwardsville left-handed hitting Andy Burns, all of whom are ranked prospects by the Prep Baseball Report. Previously, Heartland landed Huntley OF/LHP Craig Lipp and Niles North catcher Josh Levy.
Highland SS/OF Matt Highland (pictured right) is heading to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. A three-year varsity standout, Highland enjoyed a monster junior campaign in which he tallied 16 doubles, 9 home runs, 45 RBI, 45 runs and 50 hits while batting .427. He struck out only 5 times and had 9 stolen bases.
Rend Lake College landed Piasa Southwestern left-hander Ray Blackwood. Also, Rend Lake right-hander Jacob Wente (Steeleville HS) has committed to Southeast Missouri.