Senior Day a resounding success for surging St. Edward

Senior Day couldn't have been any better for St. Edward's softball team.

Led by their 7 seniors, the Green Wave scored an easy 11-1 Suburban Catholic Conference win over Immaculate Conception Saturday at the Elgin Sports Complex, closing the regular season with a 4-game winning streak.

"We've got a little streak going and we've got some momentum going," said Wave coach Mike Rolando, who team open Class 2A regional play Tuesday at Driscoll. "The bats are heating up and we've come a long way this year. The seniors have been the heart and soul of our team all year and I'm especially happy for them today."

Those seniors -- Kelly Knott, Megan Tourtellott, Megan Pozezinski, Erin McGraw, Paige Maschinski, Meghan Petersen and Celeste VonAhnen -- each contributed to Saturday's win. Most notably, Maschinski came up with a big 2-run single with two outs in the first inning, and went 3-for-3 on the day.

"I was nervous at the plate but I knew I had to do this for my teammates." Maschinski said. "We really wanted to win on Senior Day. It was a total team effort."

Kelly Knott had a hit and an RBI for the Wave (15-11, 9-4), while Tourtellott had a hit and scored 2 runs, Pozezinski had a hit and an RBI, McGraw had a triple, scored twice and was the winning pitcher, and Petersen and Von Ahnen had a hit each. Tourtellott also capably filled in behind the plate for sophomore Kristina Brockner, who will have an MRI Monday on an knee injury sustained against Rosary on Friday.

Now the Wave, who finished third in the SCC, will focus on the postseason, a place they feel they can spend some time playing in.

"I got to state with basketball and it's like a dream," said Maschinski. "I'm just really excited. Everybody's together and our team is really bonding."

Immaculate Conception (8-18, 1-12) was playing its third game of the day after beating Walther Lutheran and Maine East to win the consolation championship of the Fenton tournament.

Freshman Nina Vlahiotis had a double for the Knights and freshman Briana Iosco was the losing pitcher.