Grayslake Central Baseball Welcomed Back From State

GRAYSLAKE, IL — The Grayslake Central High School varsity baseball team was welcomed home Saturday after competing in the Class 3A state baseball championships.

The Grayslake Police and Fire departments led the team through downtown Grayslake where local residents cheered for the team and showed their support.

Nazareth Academy won 7-2 over Grayslake - the team’s second year claiming a state title.

It was Grayslake Central’s first-ever championship game, and the last game pitching for the Rams for left-hander Colin Kornit, who was brought in in the bottom of the second with the bases loaded, two outs and Central down 3-0, according to the Lake County News-Sun.

Kornit, who will pitch for the College of Lake County next year, went on to strike out Louisville recruit Nick Drtina, according to the News-Sun.

“I was just ready to get outs,” Kornit told the Lake County News-Sun. “I knew I’d have all my guys behind me and I could empty the gas tank on the one hitter and focus on him. I’m thankful I got the job done in that situation.”

Several residents packed downtown Grayslake to welcome the team back with an impromptu parade that started at 5:30 p.m.

Brian Jones, a lifelong Grayslake resident who graduated from Central in the 90s, said his son is recent Central grad. He stopped out to show his support for the team.

“We know several of the players and their families,” he told Patch.

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