Loyola recruit Anna Kiel inches closer to 500 career strikeouts. But what about her hitting? ‘Even more impressed.’
Loyola recruit Anna Kiel fires three-hitter in South Elgin's 4-0 shutout of Addison Trail in a regional semifinal.
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Bella Phillips, with Bunny written on her arm, helps Yorkville hop past Waubonsie Valley. ‘It’s like my alter ego.’
Bella Phillips drives in two runs with triple and single in Yorkville's 10-0 regional victory over Waubonsie Valley.
On two-run homer to center field, Bria Riebel hits cover off the ball for Hampshire. Literally. ‘It was ripped.’
Bria Riebel hits two-run homer to center in the third inning to spark Hampshire to 12-6 win over Geneva.
A plucky Jessica Pleckham goes from bench to leadoff-hitting star for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Worked her butt off.’
Jessica Pleckham starts six-run rally in first inning with leadoff walk as Aurora Central Catholic rolls to 15-0 win.
In picking Ball State, West Aurora’s Mason Atkins weighs QB position and transfer portal. ‘Takes out recruiting.’
Mason Atkins, a junior quarterback, develops good relationship with a Ball State coaching staff that has area ties.
Brooklyn Marks, who also plays a mean shortstop, closes in on new strikeout record for Sandwich. ‘She’s on fire.’
Brooklyn Marks fires five-hitter with eight strikeouts as Sandwich finishes regular season with 3-1 win over Newark.
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area softball rankings and player of the week
Oswego and Kaneland keep winning strikes alive, while Sandwich enters the rankings.
Natalie Muellner explains rubber toy chickens hanging from Oswego’s dugout. It’s a win-win. ‘They keep multiplying.’
Senior outfielder Natalie Mueller helps Oswego tie the program record for wins with 5-1 victory over Yorkville.
Sophomore utility Jordyn McBride gets cuts in for reigning state champ St. Charles North. ‘Really is a blessing.’
Jordyn McBride hits two-run double and two-run homer to lift St. Charles North to 6-0 win over St. Charles East.
Aurora Central Catholic’s Corina Miller wears a sunflower in her hair. For her grandfather. ‘It’s my superstition.’
Junior ace pitcher Corina Miller works three innings for Aurora Central Catholic in a 17-5 victory over Geneva.