Glenbard South Preps

Vanderbilt recruit Audrey Allman added to Glenbard West's rich distance history on Saturday, winning the 1,600 state title at the state track and field meet. Meanwhile Downers Grove South's Sophia McNerney took second in the 1,600 and ran a school record for fifth in the 3,200.

Lemont junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko had herself quite a week last week – no-hitter and perfect game in back-to-back days, a walkoff homer and a conference championship to boot. That, Hannah Rafferty-Flatter's no-hitter for Glenbard South a team effort and more in softball notes.

Glenbard South's Hannah Rafferty-Flatter threw a no-hitter with 12 strikeouts, Willowbrook's Caitlyn Kulczyski struck out 14 win a win, Maddie Pool tosses four-hitter for Wheaton Warrenville South to beat Lake Park and more in Monday's prep sports roundup.

Audriana Escobar was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and one out in a tie game in the bottom of the eighth inning, rallying Larkin to a 5-4 win over Glenbard South.

Freshman Sonia Ruchala is sparkling in her debut season with Willowbrook, with a 15-game hitting streak and a key RBI in the Warriors' win over Downers Grove South. That, senior Grace Walker fueling Glenbard West's young lineup and more in Joshua Welge's softball notes.

Aided by the return of senior pitcher Caden Krystofiak, who suffered a season-ending knee injury last season, Glenbard East is closing in on a 20-win season and eyeing a deep return to the playoffs. That plus notes on Lemont, Nazareth and more in Bob Narang's baseball notes.

Mariana Pinto starred in two Benet wins and signed her letter of intent with Lewis University in a week to remember as she thrives in the role as the Redwings' go-to player. That, plus notes on Montini and Glenbard South in Bob Narang's soccer notebook.

Glenbard South sophomore receiver Cam Williams has seen his recruitment heat up lately with offers from Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri. That, Willowbrook running back Josh Brown commits to NIU and Lyons' lineman Eddie Tuerk in high demand in Bob Narang's recruiting notes.

The girls track and field season is underway. Here are Bill Stone's previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The boys track and field season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Sage Mardjetko, who led Lemont to second in Class 3A last season, is off to a spectacular start this spring, plus Lauren Vaughn's earlier than expected return to Wheaton North's lineup and Glenbard South coach Julie Fonda gets Hall of Fame call in Joshua Welge's softball notes.

Here is the Suburban Life All-Area boys basketball team.

The softball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The high school baseball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Glenbard West's quest for a perfect season ended with its 67-64 loss to Sierra Canyon on a buzzer-beater last Saturday, but it was a 'transformational experience' for the program. That and more in Bob Narang's boys basketball notebook.