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Hinsdale South’s Cairo finds power surge
Jul 12, 2011
With a new swing and a new bat, Lauren Cairo has found some power at the plate this summer that didn’t exist in the spring. The Hinsdale South junior enjoyed one of the highlights of her softball career earlier this month when she hit a walk-off three-run homer against the …
Benet rallies around ex-Rosary star
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: Benet dedicated its win over New Trier in the Class 4A third-place game to former Rosary standout Katie Schalz, who was paralyzed after undergoing surgery in June.
North Star's Ciran Elgin area's best
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: St. Charles North catcher Annie Korth had just caught an extra-inning comeback victory on her team’s road to a state runner-up trophy, and had only one word to describe North Stars pitcher Amanda Ciran. “Fearless,” Korth said. “Amanda is just fearless.”
At leadoff, Benet’s McGuire is ‘difference-maker‘
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: 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.
Batavia’s Ryan tops in Aurora area
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: Katie Ryan has never considered herself a home run hitter. It’s something she probably needs to rethink. That’s because the Batavia sophomore center fielder tied a 29-year-old Illinois high school softball record this spring by belting 18 round-trippers. Becky Clark of Newton set that standard in 1982.
Courier-News All-Area softball team
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: The 2011 Courier-News All-Area softball team
Beacon-News All-Area softball team
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: The 2011 Beacon-News All-Area softball team
Poulin guided Stars to new heights
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: While Tom Poulin has a tendency to make his job as St. Charles North softball coaching job sound like caretaker duty, the players on his Class 4A state runner-up team know better.
Naperville Sun All-Area Softball Team
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: The 2011 Naperville Sun All-Area softball team
Scott is leader of the ‘Cat pack
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: Plainfield Central four-year starter Olivia Scott has been named Herald-News Softball Player of the Year.
‘Miracle’ coaching job boosted Lockport
Jul 12, 2011
SOFTBALL: Lockport’s Marissa Chovanec helped her team survive two-week fun and earned Herald-News softball coach of the year honors.
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- Elgin’s Perryman throws two-hitter at Streamwood May 12, 20112011-05-12
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- Vest’s return sparks Kaneland May 12, 20112011-05-12
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- SC North’s Ciran dominates Elgin High May 13, 20112011-05-13
- Boudreau, Neuqua rally for win May 14, 20112011-05-14
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- Ciran pitches North Stars past Batavia May 16, 20112011-05-16
- Naperville Central keeps pace in DVC May 16, 20112011-05-16
- Sorensen’s return sparks Joliet West May 14, 20112011-05-14
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- North Stars claim share of UEC River title May 16, 20112011-05-16
- Burlington Central take down rival Whip-Purs May 16, 20112011-05-16
- Perryman sisters power Elgin past Larkin May 16, 20112011-05-16
- Respect mutual as former player now a rival coach May 16, 20112011-05-16
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- Green Wave rounding into form May 18, 20112011-05-18
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- Payleitner powers Saints past Bulldogs May 17, 20112011-05-17
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- London lifts Lockport by Stagg May 20, 20112011-05-20
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- Perryman, Elgin stymie Geneva May 23, 20112011-05-23
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- Richards’ Tobin no-hits Hyde Park May 27, 20112011-05-27
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- Naperville Central pounces on West Aurora May 27, 20112011-05-27
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- Flanagan delivers with bat, glove for Oak Park May 28, 20112011-05-28
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- Griffin’s double holds up for Naperville Central Jun 1, 20112011-06-01
- Sycamore rallies past Rockets for regional May 28, 20112011-05-28
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- Mersch nears record, Downers South advances May 29, 20112011-05-29
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- Foxes hungry for sectional win Jun 1, 20112011-06-01
- Houda’s one-hitter lifts Lisle Jun 1, 20112011-06-01
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- McGuire sisters power Benet past Huskies Jun 2, 20112011-06-02
- Oak Forest downs Lemont for third time Jun 3, 20112011-06-03
- Richards jumps on Ignatius early Jun 2, 20112011-06-02
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- New Trier slips past Lane Jun 2, 20112011-06-02
- Houda looks to lead Lisle to final Jun 3, 20112011-06-03
- Putlak’s third straight shutout fuels Mustangs Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
- Mother McAuley pulls out big win Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
- Glenbrook South downs rival North Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
- Andrew rallies past H-F into sectional championship Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
- Nichols sparks Downers South in sectional semi Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
- Gary-Grove takes down Jacobs- again Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
- North Stars survive Leyden in 10th Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
- Davey’s single lifts Glenbard South Jun 4, 20112011-06-04
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- Lisle falls to Morrison Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- Saturday’s softball roundup Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- New Trier captures sectional title Jun 10, 20112011-06-10
- Richards tips Mother McAuley Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- Lisle can’t beat rain, Marquette Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- Sandburg beats Andrew on walkoff double Jun 11, 20112011-06-11
- Lake Zurich rallies past Fremd Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- Oak Forest no-hits Evergreen Park Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- Hot hitting keeps Benet rolling Jun 10, 20112011-06-10
- Elmwood Park knocks out Guerin Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- Sun-Times softball rankings Jun 8, 20112011-06-08
- North Stars have state semis in sight Jun 6, 20112011-06-06
- La Salle-Peru takes down Oak Forest Jul 21, 20112011-07-21
- Glenbard South takes down Elmwood Park Jun 9, 20112011-06-09
- New Trier edges out Lake Zurich Jun 10, 20112011-06-10
- Sisters plan busy summer Jun 7, 20112011-06-07
- Benet puts Richards’ season to an end Jun 9, 20112011-06-09
- Sandburg taken down by Moline Aug 15, 20112011-08-15
- North Stars rebound from early mistakes Jul 19, 20112011-07-19
- Benet grabs momentum in run to state Jun 10, 20112011-06-10
- North’s Ciran a true Star Jun 11, 20112011-06-11
- Russell twins shine for North Stars Jun 10, 20112011-06-10
- Benet, North Stars make state tourney debuts Jun 10, 20112011-06-10
- Ciran leads tough all-area squad Jun 20, 20112011-06-20
- All-area second, third team, honorable mention Jun 14, 20112011-06-14
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- Marengo, Montgomery reach 3A final Jun 14, 20112011-06-14
- Late-inning home run stings Glenbard South Jun 11, 20112011-06-11
- Benet falls on Moline homer Aug 26, 20112011-08-26
- Korth, North Stars edge Trevians Aug 31, 20112011-08-31
- Trzaska, Raiders capture third place Aug 31, 20112011-08-31
- Marengo walks off with 3A crown Aug 31, 20112011-08-31
- Record-setting finish for third-place Benet Aug 31, 20112011-08-31
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- Hinsdale South’s Cairo finds power surge Jul 12, 20112011-07-12
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