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St. Charles North's Amanda James (8) throws to first base for an out.

Workmanlike Jillian Waslawski stars as St. Charles North routs Bartlett

June 11, 2018 at 3:52 a.m.

St. Charles North pitcher Jillian Waslawski was on point Tuesday, and that spelled trouble for Bartlett. A sophomore in her second year on the varsity, Waslawski worked like a veteran...

OPRF pitcher Emily Richardson (21) hits a two-run home run against Trinity.

Emily Richardson leads OPRF softball’s offensive outburst

June 11, 2018 at 2:43 a.m.

What Emily Richardson likes most about playing softball for Oak Park-River Forest isn't that her team is loaded with talent or that she gets to pitch for a team expected...

Softball notes: Neuqua’s Julia Huebner not afraid to get uniform dirty

June 8, 2018 at 10:20 p.m.

Players who have a fiery edge like Neuqua Valley senior Julia Huebner tend to hate losing more than they like winning. "I remember a loss from sophomore year that still...

Hampshire's Aly Snider tries to beat the throw to second during Friday's game at Elgin.

Softball notes: Hampshire’s Aly Snider a hit in leadoff, cleanup spots

June 11, 2018 at 1:58 a.m.

High school softball requires players to be more versatile than travel softball does, and Hampshire's Aly Snider has jumped all over the place during her four-year career. Snider batted leadoff...

Genoa-Kingston's Kayti Beauchamp (14) delivers a pitch.

Gretchen Schrubbe fuels Burlington Central past Genoa-Kingston

June 8, 2018 at 10:42 p.m.

Her teammates call Burlington Central's Gretchen Schrubbe "cheerleader" because that's the name of the song by Jamaican singer OMI that she sings in her head while she's batting. "It calms...

Hampshire's Lauren Egger (4) loses the ball as Elgin's Anais Barraza (5) slides safely into third base.

Tough love works for Joslyn Nelson, Hampshire in win over Elgin

June 11, 2018 at 2:10 a.m.

Senior pitcher Joslyn Nelson gets it. Hampshire's coaching staff continues to push players hard in practice, but as long as the Whip-Purs continue to win by mercy rule, players aren't...

Jordan Hall, St. Charles East edge Emily Kisch, Burlington Central

June 8, 2018 at 11:06 p.m.

Burlington Central pitcher Emily Kisch was stubborn. But St. Charles East pitcher Jordan Hall and her defense were even more inflexible on Monday. Kisch gave up three hits and Hall...

Aly Snider, Hampshire get jump on Wheaton Academy for easy win

June 11, 2018 at 3:29 a.m.

In three wins to start the season, Hampshire outscored Larkin, Round Lake, and Wheaton Academy 41-7. Senior infielder Aly Snider offered her thoughts on how the Whip-Purs have jumped on...

Burlington Central senior Emily Kisch was the Rockets' No. 1 pitcher and hitter last year.

Elgin area’s top 5 teams, top 20 players for the 2016 softball season

June 11, 2018 at 2:09 a.m.

TOP 5 TEAMS 1. St. Charles North: Last year's Class 4A sectional champs, the North Stars (29-6) return varsity veterans Jordyn Wolfe, Jillian Waslawski, Amanda James, Allison Hausl and Samantha...

Wisconsin-Parkside recruit Jessica Shields does it all for Huntley

June 9, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

As a freshman, Huntley's Jessica Shields began her high school softball career batting right-handed and playing catcher. She may end it batting left-handed and playing shortstop. And as far as...

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