Plainfield's Kirkpatrick cited as Illinois' finest

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The best with the bat.

The best with the glove.

Plainfield Central senior shortstop Stephanie Kirkpatrick has been named the Illinois high school softball player of the year by Gatorade. With the award, she becomes eligible for the national honor.

Kirkpatrick, who will play in the fall at the University of Michigan, batted .522 with 10 doubles, 7 triples, 10 home runs, 23 RBIs and 23 stolen bases.

Plainfield finished 28-3, won a second straight Southwest Prairie Conference championship and a third consecutive regional title. The Wildcats lost to Naperville Central in extra innings in the sectional semifinals.