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Benet rallies around ex-Rosary star

Mar 27, 2012

There they were, the Benet softball players, on the largest stage of their young athletic lives at the Class 4A state tournament. The Redhawks were getting ready to play in the third-place game against New Trier June 11 in East Peoria. At a time where softball should have been the …

Softball: Benet thwarts Oswego East upset bid with eight-run sixth

If you look at the final score of top-seeded Benet’s Class 4A Plainfield South Regional semifinal win over 16th-seeded Oswego East, it may appear that …

May 23, 2012

Softball: Benet hits way past Fenwick

Benet banged out 14 hits, including six doubles, and made it a great send-off for lone senior Kendall Duffy with a 10-4 victory over Fenwick …

May 23, 2012

Softball: Benet stays hot, knocks off Glenbard South

There are very few teams that can go back-to-back against Downers Grove North and Glenbard South and walk away with consecutive victories. No. 3 Benet …

May 10, 2012

Softball: Marissa Panko’s hit lifts Benet past Downers North

Benet leadoff hitter Maeve McGuire is widely feared among opposing pitchers and coaches for her prowess at the plate. After the Redwings’ 6-3 nonconference home …

May 9, 2012

Softball: Benet tops Naperville Central in slugfest

Thursday’s nonconference game between Benet and host Naperville Central was perfect for fans who enjoy an offense-geared ballgame. In the end, the visiting Redwings prevailed …

Apr 16, 2012

Naperville Sun All-Area Softball Team

Following are the top high school softball players this season among the six Naperville Sun high schools. Players are listed in alphabetical order. FIRST TEAM …

Mar 24, 2012

At leadoff, Benet’s McGuire is ‘difference-maker‘

A mere three games into the 2011 softball season, Benet’s Maeve McGuire was ready to set the tone for the rest of the year. The …

Mar 26, 2012

Record-setting finish for third-place Benet

EAST PEORIA — Benet’s best finish in school history had sort of a surreal feel to it. The Redwings rapped out 14 hits and pitcher …

Aug 31, 2011

Ciran leads tough all-area squad

OF: Kelly Christner, Andrew, so.: A two-time selection, the left-hander is one of the state’s top prospects. She hit .431 with four home runs, eight …

Jun 20, 2011

Benet grabs momentum in run to state

In 2009, Benet’s softball team recorded its best record — 31-6. The Redwings won an East Suburban Catholic Conference title and their sixth regional title. …

Jun 10, 2011

Benet puts Richards’ season to an end

Benet provided a changeup to defeat one of the best changeup pitchers in the area. The Redwings got offense from the bottom of its order …

Jun 9, 2011

Hot hitting keeps Benet rolling

About the only thing that would cool off the Benet softball team now is the cooler of ice water that was dumped on coach Jerry …

Jun 10, 2011

McGuire sisters power Benet past Huskies

The last name “McGuire” spelled trouble for the Naperville North softball team. The McGuires — as in Benet’s lethal sister duo of Maeve and Nora …

Jun 2, 2011

Oswego East sectional up for grabs

Anything goes at the Oswego East Class 4A Sectional. Between the four softball teams playing for the title — second-seeded Downers Grove South, No. 3 …

Jun 1, 2011

McGuire powers Benet to crown

Prior to Saturday’s regional championship game, Benet softball coach Jerry Schilf made a short but powerful speech that was especially directed to the four seniors …

Jun 1, 2011

Benet grits out victory against Metea

The No. 5-seeded Benet softball team did not care Metea Valley was given the 12th seed in the Oswego East Sectional. The Redwings know better …

May 28, 2011

Rurka leads Benet offense in shutout victory

It took a freshman to awaken Benet’s offense in Monday’s 6-0 Redwings win over visiting St. Viator, but once the bats got going, there was …

May 11, 2011

Naperville North bounces back for win

Naperville North quickly forgot about its loss against Downers South Tuesday and produced a 1-0 win against nonconference Benet Wednesday. "We had a rough game …

Apr 14, 2011

Naperville Central still has Benet's number

Dating back to the 2009 season, the Naperville Central softball team has beaten local rival Benet every time the two have faced off. The Redhawks …

Apr 8, 2011

Benet tops Downers South

Benet 2, Downers South 0: Alyson Staats (4-2) tossed a complete-game four-hitter, striking out two and walking none to earn the win for Benet (4-2). …