For such an unusual season, and not having a home field for most of it, the Cyclones played some good ball with a few impressive wins.

In spring 2020, the Cyclones played seven games before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were unable to play in the fall and had to practice on the soccer field while their diamond was under construction. The college also wasn't allowing teams to compete out-of-state, eliminating any opportunities to engage in playoffs. Even with all those obstacles, the Cyclones played well.

By mid-April, their new field was ready, and they won their first doubleheader on it handily. They also defeated the nationally ranked Kankakee Community College Cavaliers 13-2 in seven innings. They had many close games, six of which they lost by one run, and many of which they had a lead going into the final inning. They ended the shortened season with an overall 17-19 record and 5-7 conference record.

For the last few years, the Cyclones could rarely practice or play on their field due to flooding issues and traveled to the Kroc Center in Chicago for home games. The new diamond will be impactful moving forward.

"With this new field, we have a breath of fresh air going ahead. Having repetition on the field will create an even better team," said Head Coach Hugh Dennehy, who finished his fifth season leading the program. "The new field is the final piece of the puzzle to get guys here. We have the field, campus, academics and workout facility. The playable field is a big, big deal."

Several players had solid seasons. Sophomore pitcher Brett Renken (Richards) had one of the top ERAs in the region (4.15) and was one of the best athletes Dennehy has coached. Sophomore Patrick Hayes (Brother Rice) was a utility player with talent on defense and one of the top batting averages in the region – .364. Freshman Anthony Cappelletti (Romeoville) was another top hitter, averaging .374 thanks to his strong work ethic. Sophomores Stephen Insley (St. Rita), Andrew Tenison (Sandburg) and Christopher Villafuerte (Richards) also were big contributors.

From their roster, most of the sophomores are moving on with at least 10 continuing to play baseball at the next level. At least 12 freshmen are expected to return in the fall for what they hope is a more normal season.

"I'm proud we kept a competitive edge. For what we did, I'm delighted. We were in these games. I give the coaches and players props. With a year off, the boys were happy to be playing. It was good baseball," Dennehy said. "There are a lot of things to be hopeful for, and I'm happy about the future of the program."