Hyped up by MVP chants from the crowd, Andrew’s Lainey Pranckus sparks comeback win over Lincoln-Way West
Lainey Pranckus notches a double-double with 12 kills and 10 digs for Andrew in 19-25, 25-17, 25-22 win over Lincoln-Way West.
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Hailee Morin, whose best friend says ‘she can be a little vicious out there,’ fuels Oak Forest in front row
Senior right-side hitter Hailee Morin makes the most of her chances in Oak Forest's 25-19, 25-16 victory over Richards.
Introducing the 2026 Daily Southtown Softball All-Area Team
Nine players from Class 4A state champion Lincoln-Way West and 4A third-place Marist highlight first two teams.
Providence’s Angelina Cole is the 2026 Daily Southtown Softball Player of the Year. ‘Really a blessing.’
Angelina Cole, the 2026 Daily Southtown Softball Player of the Year, wraps up historic career by hitting 14 homers for Providence.
Paige Seivert drives in three runs as Lincoln-Way West wins first softball state title. ‘Wanted this so bad.’
Paige Seivert drives in three runs and scores twice as Lincoln-Way West defeats Mundelein 6-1 for Class 4A state title.
Michigan commit Lexi Kyros focuses on positives after Marist’s semifinal vs. Lincoln-Way West. ‘Super hyped.’
Lexi Kyros makes several strong defensive plays, but Marist drops 2-1 decision to Lincoln-Way West in Class 4A state semifinals.
St. Xavier-bound Abby Brueggmann proves point for Lincoln-Way West in semifinal upset of Marist. ‘So great.’
Abby Brueggmann strikes out four and strands eight as Lincoln-Way West upsets Marist 2-1 in Class 4A state semifinals.
No bad vibes. Not this time. Wisconsin recruit Soleil Tate sends Marist back to state. ‘Do it for my team.’
Wisconsin-bound Soleil Tate strikes out 13 and pitches one-hitter for Marist in 10-1 supersectional win over St. Charles East.
In second game back after surgery, NC State recruit Reese Rourke homers twice for Lincoln-Way West. ‘I cried.’
NC State-bound senior shortstop Reese Rourke hits two homers as Lincoln-Way West tops Lockport 2-1 in a Class 4A sectional final.
Life’s a dance for Marist’s Maddie Rogers. Before, during and after games. ‘I like getting my team hyped up.’
Maddie Rogers chips in with two hits and two runs as Marist rolls to 10-0 win over St. Laurence in Class 4A sectional semifinal.