Canes Central Illinois 16u Malone close the season going 3-1 on the weekend at the Perfect Game Iowa Battle for the Midwest. Last game they defeat Diamond Disciples 6-1. Teagan McLaughlin 2 for 3 w a 2B, Gabriel Perez and Rj Duncheon 2 for 4 w a 2B. Carson Fuiten Ks 8 allowing no ER in 5 IP.

Have to give a shout-out to Eureka Hornets Baseball Soph. IF Teagan McLaughlin, who gave me one of the greatest quotes in all my time covering high-school baseball. He said: “One of my favorite things in everything I do is the adrenaline rush,” McLaughlin said. “And man, the adrenaline

Teagan McLaughlin (‘27, IL) added a double here on this swing. Lean frame w/ RTF. Throws the hands to it and drives it backside for the XBH. Clean swing gets it done for a base knock. Perfect Game Illinois PG_Uncommitted Canes Central Illinois #MidwestWS

Teagan McLaughlin (‘27, IL) rocks back into the load and swings hard here connecting for a base knock. Good feel to impact and drive it. Good strength off the barrel on this swing from the LHH. Perfect Game Illinois Canes Central Illinois PG_Uncommitted #MidwestWS

3B Teagan McLaughlin (Eureka, 2027) shoots a ball up the middle to drive a run in. Athletic 6-foot, 165-pound frame with room to add strength. #PBTILOpen Prep Baseball Illinois

RHP Ryan Duncheon Jr. (East Peoria, 2026) impressed tonight striking out five in three scoreless innings. FB: 89-92 mph T93 with life through the zone CB: 77-79 sharp; 11/5 break with depth Athletic 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. Competitor. Illinois State commit. #PBTILOpen

Duncheon Jr. also showed well at the plate going 2-for-3 with this double down the line. #PBTILOpen | Prep Baseball Illinois

C Teagan McLaughlin (Eureka, 2027) lines a ball the other way for a single. Finished the day 2-for-3 including a bunt single showing off his speed. Advanced defender behind the plate with a strong arm. Lean, athletic 6-foot, 165-pound frame. #PBTILOpen | Prep Baseball Illinois

LHP Gabriel Perez (Illinois Valley Central, 2026) struck out four batters through four innings while not allowing an earned run. Strong 5-foot-9, 185-pound frame. FB: 84-86 mph SL: 72-74 mph, sharp #PBTILOpen Prep Baseball Illinois

Can confirm “advanced defender.” Teagan McLaughlin makes the difficult look routine. Lot of upside here!

RHP Ryan Duncheon Jr. (East Peoria, 2026) struck out eight across five innings. FB: 88-91 mph; (T2456 rpm) CB: 72-74 mph; (T2218 rpm) SL: 78-80 mph; (T2461 rpm) CH: 80-82 mph; kills spin Illinois State commit. #PBRatTheRock | Prep Baseball Illinois

2027 C/IF Teagan McLaughlin (Eureka Hornets Baseball) drives a single to left field scoring 2 key runs agains 2026 Mash Nationals. FLATGROUND Hitting Prep Baseball Illinois Canes Central Illinois

2027 C/IF Teagan McLaughlin is an absolute dawg!

LF Drew Swadinsky (Dee-Mack, 2026) launches a grand slam over the left-center field fence. Strong 6-foot, 190-pound frame. Consistently on the barrel. #PBRatTheRock | Prep Baseball Illinois

C RJ Duncheon (East Peoria, 2026; Illinois State) hammers a no-doubt two-run home run. Strong 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. #PBRatTheRock | Prep Baseball Illinois

RF Kaeden Schatsiek (Brimfield, 2026; Northern Illinois) launches a solo home run well over the left-center field fence. String 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame. #PBRatTheRock | Prep Baseball Illinois

SS Teagan McLaughlin (Eureka, 2027) shoots a ball the opposite way for a two-run single. 6-foot, 165-pound frame with room to add strength. #PBRatTheRock | Prep Baseball Illinois

Coaches you sick of guys showing up to the park in slides or moccasins? Cuz this kid shows up in work boots. Fully laced, about to go shake rebar or carry bricks work boots. It’s awesome!

‘26 RHP RJ Duncheon (IL) w/ a helium outing. FB opened up 88-90/91. Has held through the first frame & added a few 92s & 93s in the 2nd & 3rd. Firm w/ sizzle. Electric so far (3 IP, 2 BB & 6 Ks). Illinois State Baseball commit. #TOC Perfect Game Illinois Rj Duncheon

‘26 INF Wesley Robertson (IL) smacks this ball thru to LF for his 3rd hit of the game. Gets adjusted, paired w/ a rotational swing that stays on plane. #TOC Perfect Game Illinois Wesley Robertson