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Sydney Benedict steps into ‘big shoes’ as Neuqua Valley’s No. 1 pitcher. She has the role down to a fine art.

May 7, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

Sydney Benedict has become Neuqua Valley's top pitcher following the graduation of star Ava Drehs, who is already making an impact at Creighton.

Bobby Narang’s high school softball rankings, difference-makers and player of the week for Lake County

May 5, 2026 at 9:28 a.m.

Warren, Mundelein and Vernon Hills move up, and Grayslake Central's Kaitlynne Faust is the player of the week.

Mundelein’s Shea Eaman prioritizes ‘having as much fun as I can’ in softball. Success follows.

May 5, 2026 at 10:35 a.m.

Shea Eaman has been a productive hitter in her two varsity seasons for Mundelein and will continue playing softball in college.

Starring for Libertyville, Cornell recruit Lainey Chung overcomes self-doubt. ‘Coaches believed in me.’

May 1, 2026 at 7:45 a.m.

Libertyville's Lainey Chung is a two-time All-North Suburban Conference selection but once doubted she could be such a player.

Bobby Narang’s high school softball rankings, difference-makers and player of the week for Lake County

April 28, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Mundelein, Vernon Hills and Lakes climb in the rankings, and Zion-Benton's Ashlyn Totsch is the player of the week.

Claire Kohlman, Lake Zurich’s only senior, is up to the task. She’s ‘a kid you want leading young players.’

April 28, 2026 at 11:02 a.m.

With senior third baseman Claire Kohlman leading the way, Lake Zurich has been one of the best teams in the North Suburban Conference.

Bobby Narang’s 4 takeaways and 10 breakout players in high school softball in Lake County at midseason

April 23, 2026 at 8:53 a.m.

As Warren, Lake Zurich and Libertyville tighten the North Suburban Conference race, Wauconda rebounds with an infusion of freshmen.

Bobby Narang’s high school softball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

April 21, 2026 at 9:20 a.m.

Lake Zurich, which has taken over first place in the North Suburban Conference, and rival Libertyville rise in the rankings as Antioch holds onto the top spot.

Grayslake North's Brena Dalton takes a lead at third base during a nonconference game against Vernon Hills in Grayslake on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Rob Dicker / News-Sun)

Grayslake North sophomore Brena Dalton ‘thrives in big situations.’ And in all others. She’s batting .657.

April 21, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Grayslake North's Brena Dalton was impressive as a freshman, but she's playing at a different level this season.

Milwaukee School of Engineering commit Sam Biesterfeld is nonstop for Mundelein. ‘She is such an inspiration.’

April 17, 2026 at 9:08 a.m.

Expect Sam Biesterfeld to be at the forefront if Mundelein takes the next step this season. Her teammates certainly understand her importance.

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