Sophomore Layla Kruse uses certain talent to take control as catcher for Richards. ‘Those cat-like reflexes.’
Sophomore catcher Layla Kruse leads the way as Richards rolls to a 6-0 South Suburban Red win over Shepard.
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Tony Baranek’s high school softball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown
Undefeated Marist cements its place at the top, while Homewood-Flossmoor and Lemont enter the rankings.
Despite getting hit by pitch, Jacklyn Pigatto plugs away as Marist routs Mother McAuley. ‘Giving it her all.’
On a big day of hitting, Jacklyn Pigatto does her share as Marist beats Mother McAuley 17-0 in four innings at St. Xavier.
Even in practice, Viviana Chavez takes control for St. Laurence. Against Mother McAuley? ‘Full trust in her.’
Viviana Chavez comes up with two singles, a walk and a sacrifice bunt for St. Laurence in a 7-5 win over Mother McAuley.
Mila Mardjetko, the youngest of six sisters, looks like Sage as ace pitcher for Lemont. ‘Get told that a lot.’
Sophomore right-hander Mila Mardjetko strikes out 13 for Lemont in a 12-2 five-inning win over visiting Tinley Park.
Once an outfielder, Lincoln-Way West’s Reese Forsythe catches on behind plate. She can hit, too. ‘Do my job.’
Reese Forsythe finishes 2-for-3 and hits a home run for Lincoln-Way West in a 5-4 eight-inning win over Homewood-Flossmoor.
Tony Baranek’s high school softball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown
Marist stays ahead of Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way West and Lockport, while Richards joins the rankings.
After basketball, Penn-bound Ana Cisek takes over at shortstop for Andrew. It’s a slam dunk. ‘This is for me.’
Andrew's Ana Cisek is hitting .423 with seven runs, three doubles and eight RBIs. She hasn't made an error at shortstop.
From flag football to now softball, Shepard’s Grace Woolwine stands out for her toughness. ‘Major competitor.’
Grace Woolwine, the team's quarterback in flag football, takes control behind the plate as a junior for Shepard.
Tony Baranek’s high school softball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown
Marist maintains the top spot, while Oak Lawn, Andrew and Evergreen Park enter the rankings.