St. Charles North's Erik Nelson slides in safely past Larkin catcher Niko Morado in St. Charles Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North's Anthony Scaffidi (left) and Kurt Barbeau celebrate after scoring on a hit by John Brodner during their game in St. Charles Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North's Ankur Shah delivers a pitch during their game against Larkin in St. Charles Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Kyle Newquist delivers a pitch during their game at St. Charles North Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Niko Morado cannot get to a foul ball behind the plate at St. Charles North Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North's Jake Johansmeier celebrates after scoring against Larkin Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Jack Eckholm (4) cannot get to a ball hit by St. Charles North's Ryan Thomas but followed up by throwing him out at second base in St. Charles Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North's John Brodner (16) misses a ground ball in St. Charles Thursday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media