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Softball
Team Comment
1. Warren (28-9) What a finale: 4A champs
2. Glenbard North (31-6) Thrilling third-place state finish
3. Naperville Central (28-8) One step from state
4. Conant (26-6) 51 homers, MSL and regional champs
5. Downers Grove South (33-3) Mustangs pounded the ball
6. Barrington (27-12) All the way to supersectional
7. Lake Zurich (27-5) Bradley-bound Schroeder 4-for-4, 3 2Bs in finale
8. Benet (30-3) Plenty of talent returning
9. St. Charles East (30-7) Snapped SCN's UEC River streak at 5
10. Downers Grove North (28-3-1) Will miss Ryndak (22-2)
11. St. Charles North (23-8) Rabin leads Stars to regional crown
12. Wauconda (29-9) Wedl, Bulldogs win 2nd straight sectional
13. Montini (27-11) Won first sectional championship
14. Waubonsie Valley (27-8) Program record for victories
15. Libertyville (28-9) Wildcats tie school record for wins
16. Schaumburg (26-9) Fewest losses in Abreu's 4 seasons
17. Bartlett (27-8) Lots of talent graduated
18. Fremd (21-10) Kaufman's 9 HRs tie school record
19. Buffalo Grove (20-10) 2nd straight MSL East crown
20. Elk Grove (29-8) Maher record-setting season