Harvard, IL — Sam Villarreal drove in six runs on two hits to lead Zion-Benton past Harvard 16-3 on Friday at Harvard High School. Villarreal singled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the third inning, scoring two. Villarreal singled to center field, which helped Zion-Benton tie the game at two in the top of the second. Zion-Benton flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring seven runs on four hits to take the lead, 9-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Michael Gonzalez that drove in three. Zion-Benton scored five runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. Adrian Gonzalez drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run, an error scored one run, Brayden Duran hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Gonzalez singled, scoring one run. Gonzalez earned the win for Zion-Benton. The right-handed pitcher surrendered six hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out seven and walking none. Zion-Benton piled up nine hits in the game. Gonzalez went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Zion-Benton in hits. JJ Villalobos led Zion-Benton with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game. Ross Ames stole two bases. Zion-Benton ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game. Zion-Benton plays at home on Monday against Stevenson in their next game. 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.