Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel pitcher Dave Dobrinich.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel's Joshua Stowers slides safely into third base during Monday's game against Illiana Christian.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel's Joshua Stowers is congratulated by teammates after scoring the winning run in Monday's 2-1 victory over Illiana Christian.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel's Beau Filkins is tagged out at second base by Illiana Christian's Kyle Van Kalker.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Illiana Christian pitcher Caleb Jourman.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel leftfielder Beau Filkins hauls in a drive against the wall during Monday's game against Illiana Christian.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel's Jerry Houston drives a single in the first inning of Monday's game against Illiana Christian.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel's Jerry Houston steals second base during Monday's game against Illiana Christian.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Illiana Christian pitcher Caleb Jourman fields a Mount Carmel bunt during Monday's game.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Illiana Christian pitcher Caleb Jourman.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel shortstop Jerry Houston throws out an Illiana Christian batter during Monday's game.

Carpenter's walk-off single lifts MC over Illiana

Mount Carmel pitcher Marko Boricich.

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Eric Callaghan is one of Marian's captains and is expected to have a good season.

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Brad Bohlen is Marian's leading returning hitter as he hit .283 with 29 RBIs last season.

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Marian head baseball coach Phil Wail was The Times coach of the year after leading the Spartans to a Class 3A state title. Wail said the move to Class 4A will challenge his team.

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T.F. South's David Stinson drives to the basket against Hillcrest on Friday in the Hawks' 62-48 victory in Lansing.

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T.F. South's Kenny Doss goes to the basket against Hillcrest on Friday in the Hawks' 62-48 victory in Lansing.

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T.F. South's Ilya Galloway attempts a put back against Hillcrest on Friday in the Hawks' 62-48 victory in Lansing.

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T.F. South's Kenny Doss takes a 3-point attempt against Hillcrest on Friday in the Hawks' 62-48 victory in Lansing.

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Illiana Christian's Brandon Martin, right, drives over Ridgewood's Adam Krozel in a December game. Martin has been the catalyst for the Vikings this season.