Russell’s Big Day Propels Lakewood Varsity Rangers Past Aurora Varsity Greenmen
March 28, 2026 vs. Aurora Varsity Greenmen

Russell drove in four runs on two hits to lead Lakewood Varsity Rangers past Aurora Varsity Greenmen 16-3 on Saturday at 14100 Franklin Boulevard. Russell hit a home run to center field in the fourth inning, scoring three runs, and tripled in the fourth inning, scoring one.
Lakewood Varsity Rangers scored nine runs in the fourth inning on the way to victory. Russell tripled, scoring one run, Laidley singled, scoring one run, Schroeder singled, scoring two runs, Legato singled, scoring one run, Laidley drew a walk, scoring one run, and Russell homered to center field, scoring three runs.
Lakewood Varsity Rangers got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jones doubled to center field, Verderber doubled to left field, and Schroeder singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Lakewood Varsity Rangers added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when Laidley drew a walk, scoring one run, Schroeder hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Legato singled, scoring two runs.
Jones stepped on the mound first for Lakewood Varsity Rangers. The hurler surrendered two hits and two runs over four innings, striking out six and walking one. Bolbach stepped on the mound first for Aurora Varsity Greenmen. The righty gave up 11 hits and 14 runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out none and walking five. Legato appeared in relief for Lakewood Varsity Rangers.
Lakewood Varsity Rangers tallied 14 hits in the game. Jones led Lakewood Varsity Rangers with three hits in three at bats. Legato, Schroeder, and Sefchick each collected multiple hits for Lakewood Varsity Rangers. Lakewood Varsity Rangers stole five bases in the game. Lakewood Varsity Rangers turned one double play in the game. Lakewood Varsity Rangers didn't commit a single error in the field. Schroeder had the most chances in the field with seven.
Shim went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Scope, Slisz, and Shim each collected one hit for Aurora Varsity Greenmen.
Lakewood Varsity Rangers will travel to St. Ignatius for their next game on Monday.