John Radtke
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Emotional weekend ahead for softball legend FinchAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - She wears dark glasses for interviews these days, hiding the tears you know are there. The twilight of a career can have that affect on a professional athlete, but espec...
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By the numbers with Jennie FinchAug 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Chicago Bandits fans and softball followers will get one more look at superstar Jennie Finch this weekend as she leads her team in its final home series of the regular s...
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No limits to Steimle's impressive achievementsJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - If time management was a course within the Elgin Academy curriculum, Lauren Steimle surely would have earned an A grade. It's no secret that Elgin Academy is a demanding...
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St. Edward tabs Corn to lead softball programJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Jaci Corn knows she has some big shoes to fill, but the 2002 Elgin High School graduate is ready for the challenge. Corn, who has coached the St. Edward sophomore softba...
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Top Fox Valley story: Cary-Grove's magical yearJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Each school year brings enough freshness to life that when it comes to a close we can't help but reflect. As has become an annual ritual, today we present the top storie...
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Softball: Fox Valley all-area teamJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Liz Adams Crystal Lake South Crystal Lake South's sophomore catcher emerged as a budding star this season, hitting .407 with 4 home runs, 23 RBI and a .704 slugging perc...
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Fox Valley co-captain: Cary-Grove's Lindsay EfflandtJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - When Lindsay Efflandt entered Cary-Grove High School as a freshman last fall, she only wanted one thing when it came to softball. "I just wanted to make the team," she s...
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Bartlett senior Dennison addicted to her sportJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - There's a difference between liking something and being addicted to it. The Dennison family of Bartlett is definitely addicted to softball. From oldest son Thys, to olde...
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Elk Grove headed to state finals for first time since 1982Jun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - There will be one more softball battle between Elk Grove and Fremd after all - and this time a trip to the Class 4A state championship game will be on the line. Elk Grov...
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Bob Nelson - remembering a man who would do anything for youJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - I can't recall the first time I met Bob Nelson -it's been too many years. But I can recall the first time I saw Bob coach a Little League Baseball game. It was in 1979 w...