Larkin grad Ruff plays in ADDIX all-star game

Larkin graduate Quentin Ruff ended his collegiate career on a high note.

Ruff, who just completed his senior season at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., recently played in the 2017 ADDIX Basketball Champions All-Star Game in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The game is an annual event that showcases senior all-stars from western Michigan schools. This year's game took place at Davenport University. The game features players from schools in the GLIAC along with the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Selection to the game is based on on-court success along with integrity, ethics and character.

Ruff was one of only two NCAA Division II men's players chosen to compete in the game.

This past season, Ruff finished second on the team in scoring at 13.8 pointers per game and ranked among the league leaders with 88 three-pointers. He was an all-GLIAC second-team selection and was named the MVP of the GLIAC tournament, helping the Bulldogs claim the league's postseason title for the third year in a row.

Ruff, the team's only senior, led Ferris State to an appearance in the NCAA Division II Midwest regional semifinals for the second consecutive year. Ferris set a school record with 28 wins and also won the GLIAC regular-season and tournament titles in the same year for the first time in school history.

Ruff is a two-year letter winner for the Bulldogs following a standout junior-college career. He leaves as one of the program's all-time best 3-point shooters.

Mazanke at Loyola Chicago: St. Charles East graduate Jake Mazanke recently earned the Missouri Valley Conference male track athlete of the week honor.

A redshirt senior, Mazanke started his final outdoor season in fine fashion by posting a 1:49.06 time in the 800 run at the Baldy Castillo invitational in Tempe, Ariz. He finished third overall in the event.

His time, which ranks second on the Loyola all-time outdoor record board in the event, at one point in late March led both the MVC and the NCAA West region.

Zdroik at Valpo: Former St. Edward softball standout Lindsay Zdroik has jumped right into the Division I softball scene at Valparaiso University. Zdroik has pitched in 7 games so far this year as a freshman and has a 1-1 record with a 5.16 ERA and 1 save. She has 9 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings. Valpo was 18-10 overall through Wednesday.

Stratman at Kenyon: Allie Stratman, another St. Edward alum, is a freshman outfielder for the Kenyon College (Gambier, Ohio) softball team. Through Wednesday, Stratman was hitting .324 in 23 games. She has 24 hits in 74 at-bats to go with 17 runs scored. She also has 14 RBI and has a home run to her credit (at Otterbein University). She also has 4 stolen bases. Kenyon was 10-16 overall and 2-0 in conference play through Wednesday.

Shields at Parkside: Huntley product Jessica Shields is having a fine season for the UW-Parkside softball team. Through Wednesday, Shields was leading the team in hitting at .365 with 31 hits in 85 at-bats. She's also scored a team-high 20 runs and has 7 RBI to go with a .413 on-base percentage. Shields is the team leader in stolen bases, swiping 14 in as many attempts. The freshman outfielder had 3 hits in the team's first game of the season against St. Cloud State, as well as in a recent contest against Saint Joseph. She also has seven 2-hit games to her credit.

Hausl at Parkside: Also at Parkside, St. Charles North graduate Allison Hausl has pitched in 14 games this season and has a 3-6 record with a 5.69 ERA. She has 21 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings. At the plate, she has 5 hits and an RBI. Parkside was 11-19 overall through Wednesday.

Daley at Stout: Streamwood alum Jessica Daley is a freshman on the UW-Stout softball team. Through Wednesday, Daley was hitting .320 in 19 games. She had 16 hits in 50 at-bats to go with 13 runs scored. Out of those 16 hits, she has 2 doubles and 2 home runs (9 RBI total). Daley also has struck out only 4 times in those 50 at-bats and is a perfect 5-for-5 on stolen-base attempts. She also has pitched in 9 games and has 8 strikeouts in 25 2/3 innings. Stout was 9-11 overall through Wednesday.

Odolski at Stritch: Bartlett graduate Rachel Odolski is a key contributor for a Cardinal Stritch softball team that was 13-13 overall and 4-4 in conference play as of Wednesday.

Odolski is hitting .383 with 31 hits in 81 at-bats to go with 21 runs scored. She has 2 doubles, 3 triples and 20 RBI.

During a recent 4-game stretch, Odolski, a senior, went 7-for-12 with 3 runs scored, a double and 2 RBI.

Locals at Winona State: Three local products are part of the Winona State softball team that sports a 27-6 overall record and a perfect 8-0 conference mark.

Kaneland graduate Allyson O'Herron, a senior infielder, is hitting .321 in 32 games. She has 26 hits in 81 at-bats to go with 10 runs scored. O'Herron has 4 doubles and 16 RBI and has drawn 7 walks. She's also made 204 putouts with only 2 errors in 211 total chances (.991 fielding percentage).

Crystal Lake South graduate Samantha McLean is hitting .286 in 33 games. She has 26 hits and 25 runs scored in 91 at-bats. McLean has 3 doubles, 1 triple and 20 RBI and has drawn 10 walks, while fanning only four times. She's made only 4 errors in 102 chances in the field.

St. Charles East alum Katelyn Kolb, a freshman infielder, is hitting .255 in 33 games. She has 27 hits and 28 runs scored. Kolb also has a team-tying-high 8 doubles to go with 1 triple and 11 RBI. Kolb has drawn 13 walks and has yet to make an error in 32 chances.

Off at College wants your help: Send information and/or statistics on Fox Valley area athletes playing collegiately to Mike Miazga at mjm890@gmail.com.