Wheaton North softball is zeroing in on its first conference and regional titles since 1986, as the Falcons take a one-game lead into the final week of DuKane play and have earned a No. 1 sectional seed. That, and notes on Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South and IC Catholic.
Wheaton Warrenville South senior Maddie Pool, who struck out nine and hit a two-run homer in a 6-1 win over St. Charles East and no-hit Plainfield South with 14 strikeouts, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.
A five-run first inning as well as a three-run sixth helped St. Charles North extend its win streak to six games with an 8-2 victory over Wheaton Warrenville-South
St. Charles North hosted Wheaton Warrenville South softball on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Softball notes: IC Catholic Prep’s ‘three little studs’ have team at 20-3, thinking deep playoff run
Led by "three little studs" — freshmen Kelly Cahill, Ariani Zito and Lexi Russ — IC Catholic Prep is 20-3 on the season, averaging over 10 runs a game. That, plus notes on York and record-breaking Wheaton North shortstop Reagan Crosthwaite in Joshua Welge's softball notes.
Willowbrook sophomore Marli Smrz, who hit for the cycle with a homer, triple, double and single and had five RBIs in a win over Hinsdale South, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.
Senior Day will be one to remember for Wheaton North's Macy Pomatto as her third inning grand slam helped the Falcons collect a 6-2 win over St. Charles East on Wednesday.
JCA's Addie Fanter and Madison Patrick each had three hits, while Sydney Walker threw a shutout in a 9-0 win over Nazareth
Joliet Catholic shuts out Nazareth 9-0 on Senior Night.