John Leusch
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NIU’s Wulbecker stars on diamond and in classroomApr 18, 2011 12:00 am - With a 3.6 grade-point average, pre-physical therapy major Alex Wulbecker is putting out a big effort in the classroom. But the Northern Illinois sophomore has also mana...
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Luther N. picks up a win despite Krizanovic’s pick-offsApr 14, 2011 12:00 am - You better not stray too far off the bases when you are playing Christian Liberty’s softball team. Megan Krizanovic, a two-time all-league pick at catcher in the Northea...
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Buffalo Grove outslugs Hoffman EstatesApr 13, 2011 12:00 am - The big bats came out on the Hoffman Estates softball diamond Wednesday. First from visiting Buffalo Grove, then the Hawks. Buffalo Grove clubbed 14 hits in the first fo...
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Elk Grove wins as Balzano’s streak endsApr 13, 2011 12:00 am - A most impressive softball streak ended Wednesday in Schaumburg. While visiting Elk Grove was earning a 13-1 victory in five innings, Grenadiers second baseman Jessica B...
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Lythberg in fine form for powerful Central IowaApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - Prospect fans watched Kiley Lythberg throw plenty of strikeouts when she wore the Knights softball uniform from 2003 to 2007. Prospect’s all-time leader with 641 hasn’t ...
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Elk Grove meets Conant’s challengeApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - Becca Walz put it best. “When the pressure was one, we broke through,” said the Elk Grove junior first baseman. And Walz played a major role in the breakthrough. The hos...
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Paul achieves in classroom at IllinoisApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - Former Warren all-area basketball standout Brandon Paul isn’t all about performing on the court. He also likes to excel in the classroom. The Illini shooting guard and 2...
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Rolling Meadows handles HuntleyApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Huntley softball coach Mark Petryniec said he got the call early in the day. “They (Rolling Meadows officials) told us early in the day that we should be ready to play,”...
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Lythberg pitches Prospect past MundeleinApr 07, 2011 12:00 am - The temperature was in the mid-40s but the game was sizzling. Prospect junior Hanna Lythberg and Mundelein sophomore Erin Kennelly hooked up in a nifty pitcher’s duel in...
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Cavin dumps the slump as Conant rollsApr 06, 2011 12:00 am - Going into Wednesday’s game at Maine South, Conant’s Miranda Cavin said she was in a hitting slump. “I was just grounding out a lot,” said the sophomore catcher, who bat...