OPRF senior Griffin Holderfield, a Creighton recruit, shut down Fenwick with an effective mix of pitches. (Photo by Jake Fine)
Several Fenwick players watch the action during the Friars’ 10-0 loss at OPRF on April 12. (Photo by Jake Fine)
OPRF junior Alan Brown has been an invaluable utility player for the Huskies. (Photo by Jake Fine)
In his third year as the OPRF head coach, Joe Parenti enjoys the benefit of a senior-laden team with the talent and experience to contend in conference and the state playoffs. (Photo by Jake Fine)
OPRF senior Nathan Diamond is one of the team leaders as a standout left-handed pitcher and first baseman. He’s committed to Pepperdine. (Photo by Jake Fine)
(Left to Right): OPRF players Tommy Cronin, Lee Anderson, Luke Clancy, Luke Mesiter, Eamon Toye, Sam Guillot and Carter Maddon intently watch the Huskies’ game against Fenwick on April 12. (Photo by Jake Fine)
The Friars’ Marty Sosna throws a pitch during a nonconference game against OPRF. The Huskies won 10-0. (Photo by Jake Fine)
At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, the Huskies’ Griffin Holderfield is an imposing dual threat as an excellent pitcher and hitter. (Photo by Jake Fine)
The Friars’ James Groom gets into his defensive position against OPRF. (Photo by Jake Fine)
Fewnick’s Marty Sosna takes a good rip at the plate during the Friars’ game against OPRF on April 12. (Photo by Jake Fine)
OPRF junior Alan Brown swings the bat against Fenwick. OPRF scored early and often en route to a 10-0 victory. (Photo by Jake Fine)
Fernando Flores is one of the Friars’ key infielders. (Photo by Jake Fine)
High school baseball crosstown rivals Oak Park and River Forest and Fenwick recently played each other in a nonconference game. The Huskies, who faced the Friars for the first time in three seasons, cruised to a 10-0 victory.
OPRF senior Griffin Holderfield tossed five shutout innings, allowing three hits with 10 strikeouts and no walks. Dylan Whitney (3-for-4, 3 RBIs) and Luke Fitzgerald (2 RBIs) paced the offense with timely doubles in bases loaded situations. Adam Landsman and Ethan Reinhardt chipped in two hits apiece.
OPRF student Jake Fine took photos of the game. Here’s his photo gallery of the Huskies’ convincing victory.
