Josh Welge
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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...
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Benet patiently awaits debut at stateJun 06, 2011 12:00 am - Marissa Panko waited on a Brianna LeBeau changeup, and the Benet freshman gave it a good swing. Now Benet softball's wait is over. Panko's double scored sister Mikayla P...
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Winning ending eludes Lisle at stateJun 04, 2011 12:00 am - EAST PEORIA — Three weather delays and two state tournament losses is enough to rain on any team’s parade. Leave it to Lisle coach Jen Pomatto to find the silver lining....
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Lisle loses in state semifinalJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - EAST PEORIA — Using all 5-foot-11 of her height, Morrison first baseman Danielle Stralow snatched away a possible Lisle walk-off hit. Surely she took the game's momentu...
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Lisle has memories of state softballJun 02, 2011 12:00 am - Kellie Brennan will never forget Lisle’s last trip to the state softball tournament. The magic of video makes sure of it. Maggie Brennan, Kellie’s older sister, was a se...
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Naperville Central falls to Downers Grove SouthJun 02, 2011 12:00 am - Jenny Nichols twice faced Naperville Central this season, and twice she escaped bases-loaded, none-out jams unscathed. How does she do it? “That's a really good question...
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Benet ends Naperville North’s runJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Throw out the regular season. Naperville North lived up to that saying this spring, and it has its girls soccer and boys volleyball teams state tourney surprises and its...