Rich Township Dominates Crete-Monee in 18-2 Victory

The Rich Township varsity baseball team powered past Crete-Monee on Thursday, utilizing a relentless offensive performance to secure an 18-2 conference victory in four innings.

Rich Township’s bats were hot from the start, as the Knights scored seven runs in the second inning and added nine more in the third. The visitors recorded 15 hits on the afternoon, showcasing a balanced lineup where nearly every starter contributed to the scoring surge.

Khyre Burnette led the charge for the Knights, finishing a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs scored. Landon Hughes also had a standout game, driving in five runs and finishing 2-for-3. J. Bohannon and B. Fergerson each added three and two RBIs, respectively, helping the Knights maintain pressure against a struggling Crete-Monee defense.

Crete-Monee managed to put runs on the board in the first and third innings, but the early deficit proved too steep. AJ Monegan Jr. provided one of the few bright spots for the Warriors, recording a triple and scoring one of the team’s two runs.

Jett Roman earned the win for Rich Township, limiting the Warriors to just two hits over four innings of work while striking out three.

Game Summary

Score by Innings

Scoring Drives

• 1st Inning: Crete-Monee opened with one run; Rich Township remained scoreless.

• 2nd Inning: The Knights erupted for seven runs to seize a commanding lead.

• 3rd Inning: Rich Township added nine more runs to extend their advantage to 16-1; Crete-Monee picked up one run in the bottom half.

• 4th Inning: The Knights tacked on two final runs to finish at 18-2.

Individual Statistics

HITTING: Rich Township was led by Landon Hughes (2-for-3, 5 RBIs), Khyre Burnette (3-for-3), and J. Bohannon (2-for-3, 3 RBIs).

PITCHING: Jett Roman dominated on the mound, allowing only two hits and one earned run over four innings to secure the victory.