Houston-bound shortstop Brett Harris a ‘dependable’ player for Hersey
Hersey senior shortstop Brett Harris knows a thing or two about making adjustments since he was first called up to varsity two seasons ago as a sophomore. "I played third...
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Carmel softball counting on offense, senior leadership to carry the load
Hitting the ball well hasn't been the Carmel softball team's problem early this season. Entering its nonconference game against Lakes on Friday, April 15, Carmel was averaging 10.5 runs per...
Jessica Puccinelli’s summer work paying off for Lake Zurich softball
Junior center fielder Jessica Puccinelli is a powerful presence in the Lake Zurich softball team's lineup. As a sophomore in 2015, she led the Bears with seven homers and leads...
Young Scouts Sydney Martens, Amiya Tucker contribute big in opener
The Lake Forest softball team entered the week having played just one game after bleak weather wreaked havoc with the schedule. But that game — a 13-12 loss at Lake...
Jenna Fingerman provides the power for Barrington softball
As a sophomore two years ago, Barrington infielder Jenna Fingerman hit just .190 for the Fillies' varsity softball team. She had a breakout season in 2015, when she hit .342...
Jake Zyzda relies on toughness, precision to be successful pitcher
Barrington senior Jake Zyzda probably could've found colleges that would've let him play either baseball or football after graduation. But Zyzda decided to attend Indiana to focus on academics. His...
Libertyville baseball player Tim Calamari thrives in expanded role
In the span of a year, Tim Calamari has gone from a role player on the Libertyville baseball team to the No. 3 hitter in the lineup. Last season, he...
Cooper Johnson balances life as Carmel catcher, MLB Draft prospect
About 8 months ago, at the Under Armour All-America baseball game at Wrigley Field, one of Carmel catcher Cooper Johnson's lifelong dreams came true. When he stepped on the field...
Mundelein’s Nicole Parney keeps opposing hitters guessing
The beauty of Mundelein senior pitcher Nicole Parney's style in the circle is her unpredictability. She's adept at working the outside edge of the plate for strikes. But as soon...
Deerfield baseball believes new facility will lead to better start
When senior shortstop Leigh Rubin walked into Deerfield's new athletic facility with his baseball teammates during the offseason, he was stunned. "The first thing I noticed was there were three...