Josh Welge
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St. Charles North barely misses out on titleJun 11, 2011 12:00 am - EAST PEORIA — It was the highest-scoring state championship game in Illinois softball history. St. Charles North will remember it for the run that wasn't. On a bases-loa...
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Benet gets glimpse of its futureJun 11, 2011 12:00 am - EAST PEORIA — Benet might not be able to hide Marissa Panko in the bottom of its lineup next year. She sure shone in the biggest spotlight. The Redwings freshman twice i...
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St. Charles N. wins on Korth's walk-off HRJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - Annie Korth expected first-pitch strike, and the St. Charles North senior was ready to pounce. She didn't miss. Korth drilled the first pitch she saw from New Trier's Br...
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Moline shuts door on Benet's title hopesJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - EAST PEORIA — Benet's rally swung the door open to the state championship game, but it was a brief glimpse. Jordan de los Reyes slammed it shut with one swing. De los Re...
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Glenbard South falls in state semifinalsJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - EAST PEORIA — Jennie Laio was only keeping it real. Did the LaSalle-Peru senior ever expect to be playing for a state softball championship? “Ummm ... no,” Laio confesse...
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Benet’s success starts at the topJun 09, 2011 12:00 am - Benet’s confident, unflinching attitude these playoffs starts at the top: leadoff hitter Maeve McGuire. “I really do feel like we can play with anybody,” said the sweet-...
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Girls softball / DuPage County All-Area TeamJun 09, 2011 12:00 am - Danielle Chitkowski, Glenbard South The junior first baseman busted out at the plate in her third varsity season. “I think she surprised some people,” Raiders coach Juli...
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Wittenberg, Glenbard South still going strongJun 09, 2011 12:00 am - Jenny Wittenberg laughs at the notion that she’s been at Glenbard South “forever.” “I feel like I’m never going to leave,” replied the Raiders shortstop. Now a senior, t...
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Mersch a hit machine for Downers SouthJun 09, 2011 12:00 am - Marissa Mersch steps into the batter’s box and appears so in control, so cool. The secret is, she is anything but. “To be honest I’m probably the most nervous girl there...
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The best of the best this year might be yet to comeJun 09, 2011 12:00 am - The crowning moment could still be out there. This weekend DuPage County gets a double dose at a chance at its first girls softball state champion since Downers Grove So...