St. Charles in Kane County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Fighting Saints

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 8, 2026

1. The Fighting Saints Marker

Inscription. Over the course of the 2016 and 2017 seasons, competing at 13u and 14u levels, the Saints amassed a two year record of 112-25. The team won 13 tournaments in total including the championship at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach South Carolina on July 23, 2017.

The Players 2 Alex Lorenzini • 3 Sam Arrick • 5 Josh Beaman • 7 Kyle Hayes • 8 Justin Richa • 9 Carson Anderson • 15 Nick Hammer • 17 Aaron Ceralde • 20 Kevin White • 22 Ethan White • 23 Ryne Strechen • 28 Nate Hayes • 34 Braden Rood

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 2017.

Location. 41° 54.163′ N, 88° 16.179′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Illinois, in Kane County. It can be reached from Legacy Boulevard east of Kirk Road (County Route 77). The marker is affixed to the back of the third base dugout at Field 6 (Kevin White Field) at the East Side Sports Complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3565 Legacy Boulevard, Saint Charles IL 60174, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American

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Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kevin White (here, next to this marker); Philip B. Elfstrom (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Philip B. Elfstrom (approx. 1.7 miles away); Masonic Building (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 2.2 miles away); Founders Wall and Eastside Gardens (approx. 2.3 miles away); Wild Rose Farm Bell (approx. 2.3 miles away); JFK Campaign Speech (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

More about this marker. A plaque immediately next to this one is dedicated to team member Kevin White, who died in a car accident in 2022.

Regarding The Fighting Saints. The Saints were a travel baseball team based in St. Charles. Many of the players listed on this plaque went on to play for high school teams

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 8, 2026

2. The Fighting Saints Marker

in St. Charles. It appears the team is no longer in existence, although that couldn't be 100% confirmed.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.