Bobby Narang – Page 49

Stevenson goalkeeper Mandy Meliker (1) protects the net during the Class 3A Warren Sectional championship game against Libertyville on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Bobby Narang’s girls soccer rankings and player of the week for Lake County

April 10, 2023 at 1:28 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Carmel 4-1-1 (1) Defender Jillian Miller played a key role in slowing down Benet's high-octane offense in the...

Antioch's Emily Brecht runs to first during a game against Glenbrook South in Glenview on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

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

April 7, 2023 at 1:49 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Antioch 5-0 (1) Emily Brecht went 3-for-3 against Buffalo Grove on Thursday to lift her batting average to...

Grant's Shelby Wasilewski gets ready to bat during a game against Grayslake Central in Grayslake on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Shelby Wasilewski can take Grant places this season. Due to injuries, she knows where she’s going too.

April 7, 2023 at 1:48 p.m.

Grant's Shelby Wasilewski stumbled upon her likely college major in situations she would have liked to avoid. Wasilewski has suffered a number of injuries that required physical therapy during her...

Naperville Central's Luca Seeling delivers a pitch during a game against Minooka in Naperville on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Luca Seeling learns she can beat the odds by becoming Naperville Central’s ace: ‘It’s all going to work out’

April 6, 2023 at 1:09 p.m.

There was a time when Luca Seeling wasn't sure she would ever be the ace for Naperville Central. Beginning in her freshman year, she gradually worked her way through the...

Warren's Paige Hogberg warms up before a game against Glenbrook South in Glenview on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Warren defender Paige Hogberg learns to better manage on the field — by being a manager for another team

April 4, 2023 at 2:03 p.m.

Warren defender Paige Hogberg didn't realize that being a student manager was a role her family knew well. Hogberg said she just wanted to become more involved in the sport...

Carmel's Madison Konen, left, and Anna Hartman celebrate a goal during a game against Grayslake Central in Grayslake on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Bobby Narang’s girls soccer rankings and player of the week for Lake County

April 4, 2023 at 1:52 p.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Carmel 4-0 (3) Emily Fix and Anna Hartman are one of the top duos in the state through...

Naperville North's Tanner Mally tracks down a pop-up during a DuPage Valley Conference game against Metea Valley in Naperville on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Naperville North’s Tanner Mally dispels doubts, primarily his own: ‘It’s not about where you start’

March 30, 2023 at 1:36 p.m.

Tanner Mally doesn't question himself anymore. The Naperville North senior shortstop is firmly established as one of the top players in the DuPage Valley Conference and has committed to play...

Waukegan's Ava Burke, right, is congratulated by teammate Mia Carani after scoring a run during their North Suburban Conference game against Stevenson in Lincolnshire on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Ava Burke’s first day at Waukegan got the ball rolling. The good vibes too. ‘One of the most positive human beings I’ve met.’

March 30, 2023 at 1:33 p.m.

Waukegan senior Ava Burke is not afraid of change. Since February 2022, Burke transferred from Carmel to her hometown school; moved from the infield to the outfield; became a varsity...

Wauconda's Bryn Lucht (8) hits a home run against Grayslake Central during a game in Grayslake on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Wauconda’s Bryn Lucht, who has vocal cord dysfunction, takes a break if needed. She rarely gives pitchers one.

March 24, 2023 at 2:58 p.m.

Softball is a sport for warm weather. That can pose problems for Bryn Lucht. The Wauconda standout was diagnosed with vocal cord dysfunction when she was 16. For Lucht, heat...

Antioch's Jacey Schuler pitches against Lemont during a Class 3A state semifinal at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Bobby Narang’s top 10 softball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2023 season

March 24, 2023 at 2:57 p.m.

Top 10 Teams 1. Antioch (30-4): Talent is everywhere on the roster for the Sequoits, who are one of the best teams in the state regardless of class, if a...

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