Quaderer Strikes Out Nine as Crete-Monee Baseball Cruises Past Argo 9-1

The Crete-Monee varsity baseball team relied on a masterful complete-game pitching performance from junior Keegan Quaderer and consistent offensive pressure to defeat Argo 9-1 on Wednesday afternoon. In a non-conference home matchup defined by steady scoring and solid defense, Crete-Monee methodically pulled away from the visiting Argonauts to secure the decisive victory.

Quaderer was in total control on the mound from the first pitch, working efficiently to keep the Argo lineup off balance. The junior right-hander pitched all seven innings, scattering just three hits and allowing a single earned run in the final frame. He demonstrated exceptional command, striking out nine batters while issuing only one walk on 82 total pitches. Behind him, the Crete-Monee defense was sharp, committing just one error over 32 total chances. Junior catcher Carlos Aguilar anchored the unit with nine putouts and an assist.

Offensively, Crete-Monee built their lead incrementally, applying constant pressure that eventually forced the Argo defense into five costly errors. The hosts struck first with a single run in the bottom of the opening inning, then created separation with back-to-back two-run rallies in the third and fourth innings. Senior Chris Schubbe provided the loudest bat in the lineup, finishing the afternoon with a team-high three RBIs and a run scored. Senior Keyshon James also put together a multi-hit performance, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run.

As has been their identity all season, Crete-Monee wreaked havoc on the basepaths. The team successfully converted 10 of their 11 stolen base attempts, constantly putting themselves in scoring position. Senior AJ Monegan Jr. paced the effort with three steals to go along with a double and two runs scored. The relentless attack on the bases combined with Quaderer’s dominance on the mound proved to be an insurmountable challenge for Argo.

Game Summary

Score by Innings

Scoring Drives

• First Inning: Crete-Monee opens the scoring with 1 run in the bottom half of the frame.

• Second Inning: Quaderer and the Argo pitching staff trade scoreless innings.

• Third Inning: Crete-Monee creates separation with a 2-run rally.

• Fourth Inning: Crete-Monee doubles down on their momentum, pushing 2 more runs across the plate.

• Fifth Inning: The hosts tack on 1 additional run to extend the lead.

• Sixth Inning: Crete-Monee puts the game out of reach with a 3-run outburst.

• Seventh Inning: Argo manages to break up the shutout with 1 run, but Quaderer closes the door to seal the complete-game win.

Individual Statistics

• HITTING: Crete-Monee: Chris Schubbe (Sr) (1-for-4, 3 RBI, 1 R); Keyshon James (Sr) (2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R); AJ Monegan Jr. (Sr) (1-for-3, 1 2B, 2 R); Bryce Milburn (Jr) (1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R); Tyler Burnett (So) (1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R); Carlos Aguilar (Jr) (1-for-3, 1 R); Carter Graham (So) (1-for-3, 1 R). Argo: B. Mackessy (Jr) (1-for-3, 1 R); Adrian Arreola (Fr) (1-for-2); Justin Quinlan (Jr) (1-for-3).

• PITCHING: Crete-Monee: Keegan Quaderer (Jr) (W, 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, 82 pitches). Argo: Justin Quinlan (Jr) (L, 6.0 IP, 10 H, 9 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 93 pitches).

• BASERUNNING: Crete-Monee: AJ Monegan Jr. (Sr) (3 SB); Carter Graham (So) (1 SB); Walter Johnson (Sr) (1 SB); Keyshon James (Sr) (1 SB); Robert Flores (Jr) (1 SB); Chris Schubbe (Sr) (1 SB); Bryce Milburn (Jr) (1 SB); Tyler Burnett (So) (1 SB). Argo: B. Mackessy (Jr) (2 SB).

• FIELDING: Crete-Monee: Team Total (32 Chances, 21 Putouts, 10 Assists, 1 Error); Carlos Aguilar (Jr) (10 Chances, 9 Putouts, 1 Assist); Garrett Jemilo (Jr) (7 Chances, 6 Putouts); Carter Graham (So) (5 Chances, 5 Assists). Argo: Team Total (29 Chances, 18 Putouts, 6 Assists, 5 Errors).