Zion, IL — Even though Zion-Benton collected nine hits to Vernon Hills eight, they still fell 7-2 on Saturday at Zion-Benton Township High School District 126. Michael Gonzalez led the Zee-Bees with three hits. Sam Villarreal took the loss for Zion-Benton Varsity Zee-Bees. The pitcher went six innings, giving up seven runs (four earned) on eight hits, striking out four and walking one. The Zee-Bees amassed nine hits in the game. Gonzalez and Ross Ames were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for the Zee-Bees. The Zee-Bees turned one double play in the game. Zion-Benton will travel to Libertyville for their next game on Monday. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.