Ryan Jones returns from injury to help St. Rita win state semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Ryan Jones made a surprise return for St. Rita on June 10, helping the team secure a 2-0 victory against Nazareth in the Class 3A Crestwood Supersectional. Following surgery for a broken hamate bone, Jones contributed significantly, reaching base three times. His determination to participate despite still having stitches in is a testament to his commitment. The Mustangs, now with a record of 28-12, advance to a state semifinal against East Peoria on Friday at Slammers Stadium in Joliet. Jones has been a key player, leading the team with a.473 batting average this season.
- •Jones returned to the lineup after wrist surgery.
- •He reached base three times in the supersectional victory.
- •St. Rita's record improves to 28-12 with the win.
- •The Mustangs face East Peoria in the state semifinal on Friday.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Playing with stitches, Ryan Jones returns from surgery to spark St. Rita to state. ‘Push through adversity.’
"When Ryan Jones had to have surgery just before the playoffs began to repair a broken hamate bone in his right wrist, the natural assumption was that St. Rita would be without him for the rest of the way. Jones, a junior infielder/pitcher, had other ideas. His original goal was to be ready if the Mustangs made it to state, but he was able to get back into the lineup even earlier to help make ...
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