CURRENT LIGHTNING & ALUMNI

BASEBALL COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING & ILLINOIS LIGHTNING BASEBALL

Embarking on the journey towards college commitment is a testament to an athlete’s dedication, perseverance, and support. At Lake County and Illinois Lightning Baseball, we understand that signing with a college team can transform an athlete’s future and resilience.

For aspiring athletes, the journey begins with a dream of playing collegiate sports, which fuels them to push their limits and rise above challenges. Dedication turns these aspirations into reality through practice, sacrifice, and facing setbacks with resilience.

FROM DREAMS TO REALITY

Athletes form lifelong bonds with their teammates, offering support and camaraderie. Family stands as a pillar of strength, fueling their pursuit of dreams through unwavering support and sacrifices.

Together, we celebrate the journey, including the victories, the challenges, and the defining moments. As our athletes take the next step towards their college commitments, they carry with them the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the unwavering support of their Illinois Lightning family.

College Commitments 2024

Cayden Hart • Class of 2023 • Manchester Univ.

CELEBRATING

OUR CLASS OF 2024

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Best Lake County Travel Baseball Teams

JJ JACKSON

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
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COLIN CHRISTENSEN

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
WAUCONDA HIGH SCHOOL

GRIFFIN TROHA

WARTBURG COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
MUNDELEIN HIGH SCHOOL
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EVAN DAHL

COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY

KAMRIN BORCK

MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL
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KADIN BORCK

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
MCHENRY HIGH SCHOOL

BEN HUNT

UNIVERSITY OF WI SUPERIOR

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
NORTHRIDGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL
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OWEN SKORACZEWSKI

WARTBURG COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
WARREN HIGH SCHOOL

SPENCER KENNAMANN

NORTHERN IOWA COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
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DANNY NEWMAN

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
WAUCONDA HIGH SCHOOL

THOMAS HUNT

ST. SCHOLASTICA COLLEGE

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
NORTHRIDGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL

AIDEN WICINSKI

UNIV. OF WISCONSIN STOUT

CLASS OF 2024 • IL LIGHTNING BASEBALL
RICHMOND BURTON

LIGHTNING

ALUMNI COLLEGE

COMMITMENTS

Best Lake County Travel Baseball Teams
NAME
HIGH SCHOOL
COMMITMENT
YEAR
Ethan Schoeps
Richmond Burt.
WI Lutheran
2023
Brandon Caniglia
Addison Trail
Oakton Comm. CLG
2023
Riley Wygant
Carmel
Concordia Chi.
2023
Luke Geary
St. Lawrence
Loras CC
2023
Kaiden Hermann
Grayslake N.
Concordia U.
2023
Jacob Hall
Warren
MKE Area TecH
2023
Thomas Beardman
Warren
WI Eu Claire
2023
Parker Greenfield
Grayslake C.
Buena Vista U.
2023
Mark Wolak
A A Stagg
Lincoln Land
2023
Chris Rogers
Grayslake C.
Lindenwood U.
2023
Cayden Hart
Lakes HS
Manchester U.
2023
Angel Najera
De La Salle
Morton JR.
2023
Zach Threde
Wauconda
UW. Superior
2023
Garrett Guenther
Grayslake C.
Central C.
2023
Trent Dian
Oak Forest
Central C.
2023
Joe Burke
Carmel
St. Vincent C.
2022
Mikey Cantu
St. Rita
Morton C.
2022
Tyler Bell
Hersey
Concordia WI
2022
PJ Ford
Roll. Meadows
WI Eu Claire
2022
Luke Dragin
Antioch
Rock Valley CC
2022
Logan Leach
Cary Grove
Elmhurst U.
2022
Van Worklan
Grant
Oakton CC
2022
General Schofield
Carmel
Rock Valley CC
2022
Toby Splitt
Cary Grove
Augustana C.
2022
Joseph Mrowiec
Richmond Burt.
Col. of LC
2022
Ryan Risch
Warren
Col. of LC
2021
Ben Loyd
Tremper
U. of Notre Dame
2021
Austin Greco
Mundelein
Miami U. Ohio
2020
Noah Deluga
Lake Zurich
Univ. of Minn.
2020
Logan Delgado
Antioch
Bradley U.
2020
Jon Hanscom
Mundelein
Lewis U.
2020
Breck Nowik
Lake Forest
U. of IL. CHI
2020
Lennard Pureza
Round Lake
Edgewood C.
2020
Ryne Meriel
Carmel
Lewis U.
2020
Lukas Galdoni
Carmel
Butler U.
2019
Brandon Houtz
Warren
U. WI. Platteville
2019
Matt Jachec
Hampshire
Indiana State
2019
Tyler Snep
Lake Zurich
U. of Iowa
2019
Tim Jean
Libertyville
Col. of LC
2018
Matt Helms
Palatine
Augustana C.
2018
Nick Sheran
Augustana
Augustana C.
2018
Nick Mahlmberg
Grant
Aurora U.
2018
Evan Daly
Palatine
IL Wesleyan U.
2018
Luke Plunkett
Libertyville
Luther C.
2018
Ben Cornelius
Lake Zurich
Heartland CC.
2018
Eddie Pietschmann
Carmel
U. of WI. Oshkosh
2017
Trevor Sefcik
Wauconda
IL Wesleyan U.
2017
Brendan Murphy
Mundelein
Arizona State U.
2017
Johnny Buckner
Mundelein
C. of LC
2017
Cooper Johnson
Carmel
Univ. of Miss.
2016
Cal Coughlin
Lake Forest
TX Christian U.
2016
Willie Bourbon
Stevenson
Northwestern U.
2015
George Karkazis
Lake Forest
Miami U. Ohio
2015
Ian Kristan
Carmel
Bradley U.
2014
Matt Skarzynski
Carmel
U. of WI. Parkside
2014
Adam Reuss
Warren
U. of WI. Mil.
2013
Matt Ryan
Carmel
St. Louis U.
2013
Mike Stahoviak
Carmel
U. of IL. CHI
2013
Tyler Murphy
Carmel
U. of IL. CHI
2013
Alex Young
Carmel
TX Christian U.
2012

DEDICATED SUPPORT

CONNECT WITH YOUR DIRECTOR

OF COLLEGE RECRUITING

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College Baseball Recruitment Lake County IL Mundelein

ANTHONY GLIFFE

DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE RECRUITING

ILLINOIS LIGHTNING BASEBALL

Our Director of College Recruitment, Anthony Gliffe, plays a central role in ensuring understanding and support throughout this journey. His passion and commitment to our young athletes is unwavering.  As a former Division 1 academic student-athlete advisor and Division 2 scholarship student-athlete and academic advisor, Anthony understands the intricacies of the college recruitment process.

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