Air Force commit Joshua Holst allowed just one run and drove in three as Libertyville beat McHenry 4-1 for the 4A state title.

Josh Holst's complete-game gem leads Libertyville to the Class 4A state title Libertyville beat McHenry 4-1 to win the school’s first baseball state championship.

Josh Holst has Libertyville flying high. Holst, who will be playing next season at the Air Force Academy where he wants to be a pilot, pitched and hit Libertyville to the Class 4A state title ...

“Quinn stands out as a player because of his presence in the box and behind the plate,” Libertyville senior pitcher Josh Holst said. “He displays confidence when he’s at the plate.

Normal Community's Kyle Beaty (9) tags out Libertyville's Josh Holst (15) at second base on a throw from right fielder Carter Harris in the sixth inning on Friday, June 13,2025, during 4A ...

Normal Community's Kyle Beaty (9) tags out Libertyville's Josh Holst (15) at second base on a throw from right fielder Carter Harris in the sixth inning on Friday, June 13,2025, during 4A ...

Highlights, recap from the 2025 IHSA Class 3A and Class 4A baseball state championship games in Joliet, Illinois.

The ace is senior left-hander Josh Holst, who is 12-0 with just 31 hits allowed in 66⅓ innings. Holst has 110 strikeouts, 24 walks and a 1.37 ERA.

Libertyville’s Josh Holst celebrates after recording an out at first base during the Class 4A state baseball semifinal against Normal Community at Slammers Stadium on Friday, June 13, 2025 in ...

- McHenry gets another hit but Libertyville P Josh Holst gets out of the top of the fifth with a strikeout, his fifth on the night. Wildcats six outs away from the title. (Libertyville, 2-1 | B5) ...