2007 Game Summaries

April 28th 2007 At Wheaton North DH Game 2	L 6-5	The Redhawks were unable to salvage the 2nd game of the doubleheader. Kevin Ericksen pitched very well, but allowed a home run which ended up being the difference in the game. Brian Colucci made his long-awaited varsity debut after starting the season on the DL. The Redhakws used a plethora of offensive weapons, but they couldn't produce that 6th run. John Holm led the way with a single and a double.
April 28th 2007 At Wheaton North DH Game 1	L 5-3	Win #600 will have to wait for another week. The Redhawks were not able to get the bats going against the Falcons in a Varsity doubleheader. Kyle Kaminska did his best in 6 innings, striking out 5, but it was still not enough for the offense. Garrett Branisel reached twice on a single and a double. Corey Pryor also whacked two singles.
April 27th 2007 Glenbard East RADIO	L 6-3	Another unfortunate loss for the Hawks put them a bit of a pinch for the rest of the DVC season. Pat Kaminska was unable to hold the Rams enough for the offense to support him. He pitched 6 innings, and struck out 3. As for the offense, Sean Waszak was able to knock 2 hits and score a run. Still only one win away from number 600.
April 23rd 2007 Glenbard East RADIO	W 4-3 9 inn	The losing streak finally ended for the Hawks, and it took 2 extra innings to do so. From a momentum standpoint, it was almost a must-win game for the Hawks. Kyle Kaminska was able to cruise through 8 innings throwing 112 pitches, and only give up 2 runs. Brian Cullum came on in relief, and picked up his first varsity win. Sean Waszak brought the game-winner in on a sacrifice fly to left field. Corey Pryor connected on a solid double that started the rally.
April 21st 2007 At Lockport	L 8-4	A match up between the last two state champions turned into a slugfest under the lights. A short field provided plenty of home runs between these two powerhouses. Derek Graham popped his 2nd home run of the season, but Lockport answered with three homeruns of their own. Andy Pucher and John Holm both got a chance on the bump, and were relieved by veteran Kevin Ericksen.
April 19th 2007 At West Chicago	L 3-2	The Redhawks struggle at the plate again, as their small losing streak continues. The Redhawks could only manage six hits, and two runs. Pat Kaminska pitched a great game, but he was not able to get much offensive support. Corey Pryor and Derek Graham both had RBI's. No Extra base hits for the Hawks.
April 18th 2007 West Chicago RADIO	L 3-0	A dreary day at the plate spoiled 2 great rookie pitching performances. Sophomore Clint Woods and Senior Brian Cullum both made their first varsity appearances, and had great outings. However, the Wildcats kept the Redhawk's bats in check all day. John Holm mustered out the only 2 hits for the Hawks.
April 17th 2007 At Glenbard North	L 5-4	The Panthers were the first to scar the conference record of the Hawks. Trailing 5-4 in the top of the 7th, Sean Waszak hit a ball into left field. Adam Muller rounded third and scored easily. However, the umpire insisted that Muller had missed third base, and called him out to end the game. A "non-standard" way to end the game left the hawks 3-1 in the DVC. Kevin Ericksen and Dan Griffin provided the pitching power for the Hawks, while Sean Waszak picked up three hits. John Holm, Derek Graham, and Corey Pryor all had 2 hits
April 16th 2007 At West Chicago	W 5-2	"It aint' over til' it's over." The old cliche came true for the Redhawks, as they pulled out a late-inning come-from-behind victory. Trailing 2-1, With 2 strikes and 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th, you would most certainly think that Naperville Central would pick up their first conference loss. Wrong. Derek Graham wholloped the ball over the centerfield fence with the bases loaded to pick up his first varsity grand slam, and what was the dagger to the Wildcats. Kyle Kaminska kept the Redhawks in the game, striking out 10, and allowing 2 earned runs on only 86 pitches.
April 14th 2007 At Barrington	W 1-0	The Redhawks squeaked out a win against a tough non-conference opponent. Kevin Ericksen and Andy Pucher combined for the shutout, collectively allowing only 5 hits. Garrett Branisel proved to be the difference maker, when he drove in Adam Muller. Muller had stolen 2nd and 3rd base, to get in position to score.
April 13th 2007 Glenbard North	W 5-2	The Redhawks sit atop the DVC thanks to the brothers Kaminska. Pat Kaminska pitched an excellent game for the Redhawks, striking out five, and allowing only 3 hits. Kyle only needed 4 batters to close the game out in the top of the 7th. Garrett Branisel and Corey Pryor both broke out of their slumps collecting three hits each. Al Jasinski picked up a key hit, and Derek Graham was able to drive in two runs.
April 9th 2007 At Glenbard North	W 5-4	The Redhawks started off their conference season the right way with a win at Glenbard North. Kyle Kaminska pitched 6 strong innings, striking out 8 panther hitters. Marshall Marovich picked up two base knocks, and scored a run. Andy Pucher came in to close the game, and did so.
April 5th 2007 Joliet Catholic RADIO	L 14-4	Looking to avenge an embarrassing loss last year to the Hilltoppers, the Redhawks were only able to provide one innings worth of revenge. Kevin Ericksen was looking to forget when he lost to JCA 12-4 last year. The Redhawk defense was unable to help Ericksen, as they committed 8 official errors, as well as committing a medley of other miscues. Derek Graham had a single that plated two in the bottom of the first, and Matt Vorderer added another run in the bottom of the 2nd. But after that, it was all downhill for the Redhawks, as their defensive mishaps allowed the Hilltoppers to run up the score. Andy Pucher made his first relief appearance.
April 3rd 2007 At Palatine	W 2-1	For the second game in a row, the Hawks were victorious by a score of 2-1. Kyle Kaminska finally got his first win on a chilly and damp Tuesday in Palatine. He sent 10 Pirate hitters down on strikes, and only allowed 4 runners on base. As for the offense, they gave Kaminska the early advantage. In the top of the first, Garrett Branisel was hit by a pitch to lead off the game. He stole second and reached third on a long flyball to center by Matt Vorderer. Corey Pryor was able to knock Branisel in with a single to centerfield.
March 31st 2007 At Neuqua Valley	W 2-1	The Hawks closed out spring break with a 4-2 record, as they defeated their in-town rivals from Neuqua Valley. Pat Kaminska pitched 4 solid innings for the Hawks allowing only one unearned run. Andy Pucher came on in relief to pick up the save. Sean Waszak bombed a solo home run to centerfield in the second inning, and the Hawks added an insurance run on an RBI groudout by Nick Stocchero. The Redhawk pitching staff held the Wildcats to only three hits the entire game.
March 30th 2007 Hoffman Estates RADIO	W 3-2	Back above .500 are the Redhawks as they were able to take care of the Hawks from Hoffman Estates. Kevin Ericksen was able to settle down after a shaky 1st inning in which he gave up two runs. Only he faced only 12 batters through the next 4 innings. Sophomore Dave Ludwig made an appearance on the Varsity squad, and picked up the save.
March 29th 2007 At Lyons Township	L 5-4	An early lead for the Redhawks slipped away from one of the top programs in the state. Ace Kyle Kaminska was unable to hold on to a lead, as the Redhawks dropped to 2-2 on the year. Naperville Central took an early lead on a Brad Lucas two-run home run to centerfield, but was unable to get any more runs against the Lions pitching.
March 28th 2007 Waubonsie Valley	W 2-1	The Hawks got above the .500 line as they defeated Waubonsie Valley in a rain soaked game. Junior Andy Pucher pitched for Naperville Central and picked up his first varsity win, allowing only one unearned run. John Holm pitched three scoreless innings, and Kevin Ericksen picked up his first save of the year. Corey Pryor drove in Brad Lucas to score Central's first run, and Adam Muller knocked in the 2nd. Pryor also caught a runner stealing to end the 5th inning.
March 27th 2007 At Oswego	W 7-3	A long weekend was all the Hawks needed. The Naperville Central bats came out of their hiding, and notched the first win for the Redhawks. Brad Lucas had 2 triples to lead the Hawks offensive attack, while Marshall Marovich chipped in with two doubles. Pat Kaminska held the Panthers at bay all day, holding them only to one hit and five scoreless innings. Dan Griffin made a relief appearance.
March 24th 2007 Palatine Fremd RADIO	L 8-0	The Naperville Central Redhawks lost their first IHSA game in a long long time, as they opened their season on a gloomy Saturday afternoon. Kyle Kaminska and the Hawks were unable to get any offense going against the Vikings of Fremd. Kaminska, who was 10-1 last spring, allowed just two hits in his 4 innings of work and struck out the side in the fourth inning to record 7 Ks on the day. But a throwing error opened the door for a 3-run homer, and more. Kevin Ericksen and Pat Kaminska got an inning each on the hill in relief of Kyle Kaminska.