John Leusch
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Starr power: Elk Grove outshines ConantJun 02, 2012 12:01 am - Everyone knows Dani Goranson has been a four-year star for Elk Grove’s standout softball program. But there’s another Starr in the Grens lineup. Senior right fielder And...
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Parkison, Elk Grove edge FremdJun 01, 2012 12:18 am - After two regular-season losses to Conant, Elk Grove’s softball team is hoping the third time is the charm when the two teams meet at 11 a.m. today for the Class 4A Barr...
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Jacobson jots, jolts Conant to victoryMay 30, 2012 7:45 pm - Conant senior Kim Jacobson would be considered a student of the game. “I always used to take notes on everything, what to do in certain situations as the runner, as the ...
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Northwest/Scouting softball sectionalsMay 29, 2012 8:41 pm - Class 4A Barrington sectional This just might be the most talented lineup of teams an area softball sectional has ever seen. Conant is ranked No. 2 in the Illinois...
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Jones nets co-MVP honor at AugustanaMay 29, 2012 6:41 pm - Warren High School graduate Sarahbeth Jones was chosen a co-Most Valuable performer for Augustana’s women’s track and field team. Jones, the Vikings’ indoor MVP this yea...
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Hard-hittingBalzano thrives at LoyolaMay 29, 2012 6:37 pm - A year ago, Jessica Balzano set a school-record hitting streak that lasted 42 games for her Elk Grove softball team. This spring, Balzano was still a hit — for Loyola Un...
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Krzysko, Fillies survive Prospect in 8May 26, 2012 11:48 am - Barrington’s all-time home run leader Loren Krzysko was 0-for-3 when she led off the bottom of the eighth inning in Saturday’s tense Class 4A Rolling Meadows regional so...
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Big firsts for HerseyMay 23, 2012 12:09 am - Palatine scored first in Wednesday’s semifinal of the Hoffman Estates Class 4A softball regional. But then Hersey finished with some big firsts. The No. 8-seeded Huskies...
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Energized Elk Grove handles Dundee-CrownMay 22, 2012 12:06 am - No one can say the battery for Elk Grove’s softball team wasn’t charged up to start the state tournament on Tuesday. Senior pitcher Dani Goranson (4-for-4, 2 RBI) and he...
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Ito’s in at WisconsinMay 21, 2012 11:16 pm - Victoria Ito, one of one of the top liberos in the state this season for Buffalo Grove, has been rewarded by signing a letter of intent on May 4 to play Division I volle...