Metering is ON

Softball: Lockport holds off Downers South

Lockport coach Marissa Chovanec won’t complain if the questions about one of her players involves whether she’s better offensively or defensively. Asked about catcher Bri …

  • Apr 5, 2012

Softball: Hinsdale South tries to overcome loss

Softball is dominated by its pitchers, which leaves a big hole when one of the area’s top up-and-coming hurlers leaves a program. It has happened …

  • Mar 27, 2012

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

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

Nichols sparks Downers South in sectional semi

class 4A softball sectional | Downers South 10, Naperville Central 0

  • Jun 4, 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

Mersch nears record, Downers South advances

Downers Grove South outfielder Marissa Mersch collected two more hits Saturday, moving within three of the state record for career hits. But what mattered more …

  • May 29, 2011

Downers South jumps on Waubonsie early

Other than its three-error first inning, Waubonsie Valley played at a much higher level than its No. 15 sectional seed. Unfortunately for the Warriors, though, …

  • May 25, 2011

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