Wrap: Elgin can't hold lead against WV
One day Elgin will be the type of team that closes out softball teams with ease.
Waubonsie Valley wasn't that team Friday night.
The Maroons led 6-2 going into the final inning of their Upstate Eight Conference game in Elgin. The Warriors rallied to score 4 runs in the seventh, before winning the game when Ally Seplak drove in Ryane Pappa for the game-winning run in the eighth.
"We knew when we were down, we didn't want to lose the game," said Seplak, who went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI. "A couple of big plays brought the energy up. We knew we could do it."
Seplak's 1-out double sparked the rally. Third baseman Jessica Lobraco drove in Seplak with an RBI single a batter later and Lisa Corrigan was then hit by a pitch. Catcher Jackie Kreiner jacked a 2-RBI triple. She would score on an error to give the Warriors (1-1, 1-1) the tie.
"They fed off each other a lot," Waubonsie Valley coach Kris Kalivas said. "They were confident at the plate. They were patient at the plate."
Elgin pitcher Kelly Patchett (0-2) had controlled the game up until the seventh. Patchett gave up 2 runs on 3 hits in the first inning and then did not allow a hit until the seventh.
Behind Patchett's 5 strikeouts, Elgin (0-2, 0-2) was able to build a 6-2 lead.
Jenn Repp drove in Caris Alan to give the Maroons a comfortable 6-2 lead in the sixth. Brandi Hernandez (2 runs) also scored off of a wild pitch in the inning. Hernandez had broken a 2-2 tie in the fifth when Patchett brought her home with a RBI single. Warriors' starting pitcher Becky Randall then walked Lindsey Morrow with the bases loaded to score Hernandez.
"We're not comfortable playing with a lead," Maroons' coach Peg Corcoran said. "I think we made great strides as a team. Good teams are going to shut the door when pressure gets on and we're going to be that team some day. We opened the door and let them back in."
Waubonsie was also aided by sophomore Breanna Price's pitching effort. Price (1-1) rebounded after coming in the sixth inning and immediately giving up 2 runs. She allowed just 2 hits over the final 2 innings while striking out 4.
Kayleigh Crouch had an RBI double and Seplak stole home to put the Warriors up 2-0 in the first. Patchett's RBI single scored Jenna Jaynes to make it 2-1.
Softball
Prairie Ridge 5, Wauconda 2: Extra-base hits put Prairie Ridge (1-0) on top in this nonconference contest where it would stay for the duration. A 3-run triple off the bat of Erika Trojan helped the Wolves to a 4-0 first inning lead. Lauren Seegers hit her first home run of the season and Lex Wachman went 2-for-4. In the circle, Johanna Turner allowed 2 runs on 8 hits in the complete game effort.
Aurora Central 13, Westminster Christian 2: Westminster Christian (0-2) fell in nonconference action to Aurora Central. Sara Serrato doubled knocking in both Warrior runs.
St. Charles East 9, Streamwood 0: Unable to get any offense, Streamwood (0-6, 0-3) dropped this Upstate Eight Conference meeting. Barb Posinger was inside the circle for the loss. Arielle Gallione (2b), Posinger and Melissa Abraham each had single hits for the Sabres.
CL South 4, Harlem 1: Megan Hardie pounded out 2 home runs to lead Crystal Lake South (1-0) in this nonconference win over Harlem. Michelle Bump added a triple, and Emily Mahoney went 3-for-4 with a run scored.
Jessica Gable (1-0) entered the circle to tally 6 strikeouts in the complete game effort.
Dundee-Crown 4, Crystal Lake Central 3: Trailing 3-1 entering the fourth inning, Dundee-Crown (1-1) put up a 3-spot to take the lead and held on for this Fox Valley Conference crossover win. Kayla Schumacher recorded the victory allowing 3 runs on 5 hits while striking out 2 in 7 innings of work. Plate efforts were led by Lauren Howlett (2-for-4, 2b) and Schumacher (hit, RBI, run).
Hampshire 14, Aurora Christian 2: Capitalizing on 14 walks, Hampshire (2-2) took this nonconference game in 5 innings. Tegan Singleton was inside the circle fanning 9 hitters while walking just one in 5 innings of work. Ally Kent led the hitting with a double.
St. Edward 9, Driscoll 3: St. Edward freshman Sarah Field helped the Green Wave (4-0, 1-0) to this Suburban Catholic Conference victory behind a complete game effort. Field (5 hits, 3 runs, 7 strikeouts) kept Driscoll scoreless through four innings of work.
Offensive efforts were led by Kelly Knott (3-for-5, 2b, 3b, RBI, 2 runs), Erin McGraw (2-for-3, RBI), Celeste Von Ahnen (1-for-3, 3 runs), Megan Smith (2b, 2-for-4) and Lea Diaz (1-for-2, 2 runs, RBI).
Burlington Central 7, Princeton 0: Behind an 11 strikeout 1-hit showing from Erica Maisto (3-0) Burlington Central (6-0) remains undefeated with this nonconference victory.
Kayla Oranger (hit, sb), Brooke Porto (2-for-4, 2b, run, RBI), Lyndsay Lange (hit, 2 runs) and Maisto (RBI) led the Rocket offense.
Baseball
Aurora Christian 2, Hampshire 1: Despite solid plate appearances from Matt Kuefner (2b), Zach Crinigan (hit, RBI) and Brandon Gehringer (2-for-3), Hampshire (1-3) dropped this nonconference game. Sophomore Kent Larson (0-1) made his pitching debut allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out six in six innings of work.
Westminster Christian 11, Fenton 11: After a late start, Westminster Christian (3-3-1) and Fenton concluded this nonconference meeting in an 11-11 tie. Casey Schuring and Steve Berglund split the first few innings, and Ben Palmer came in to pitch the scoreless fifth.
At the dish, Carter Ward (3-for-3, 2b, RBI), Chad Schroy (2-for-3, 2b, 2 RBI), Cory Hodge (hit, 2 RBI) and Tyler Beachler (3b, RBI) led the Warrior attack.
Girls soccer
Huntley 4, Harlem 0: Nabbing their sixth shutout in seven games, Huntley (7-0) remains unbeaten following this opening win of the Harlem Invitational.
Sisters Aimee and Corinee Wronski got the Red Raiders on the board assisted by Kaylee O'Brien and Taylor Henning respectively. Kelly Creager scored an unassisted goal before Henning connected for one of her own assisted by Aimee Wronski.
Sarah Hoffman and Kaytlyn Owens shared time in the net each collecting single saves.