Josh Welge
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Trzaska’s homer brings some family closureJun 08, 2012 6:19 am - EAST PEORIA — Jane Trzaska’s second-ever homer at the state softball tournament came with two strikes, two outs, good for 2 runs. Part of a win that, no doubt, felt doub...
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Glenbard South breaks through to title gameJun 08, 2012 6:17 am - EAST PEORIA — Danielle Chitkowski doesn’t get annoyed or mad when kid sister Stephanie takes the ball from her in relief. By now she knows the routine. She does seem to ...
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Scouting the Class 3A softball semifinalsJun 07, 2012 8:00 pm - Glenbard South (35-4) vs. Mattoon (35-3) Time: Noon, Friday. Where: Eastside Centre Complex, East Peoria. How they got here: Glenbard South beat Queen of Peace 12-0...
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Yet another road trip downstate to finish the yearJun 07, 2012 9:36 am - My Hyundai Sonata is gassed up for its third road trip to central Illinois for state tournament weekend — just one indication of how memorable this high school season ha...
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Fecho has plenty to brag aboutJun 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Hitting Lilly Fecho is hard enough. Coaxing the Glenbard North senior to brag on herself? Now that is a chore in its own right. The consummate team player, Fecho will sp...
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DuPage County Softball All-Area TeamJun 06, 2012 11:00 pm - Jessica Andree Downers Grove South The Mustangs needed a leadoff hitter after Marissa Mersch graduated, and this sophomore more than filled the bill. Andree hit .508 wit...
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Glenbard South makes state semis againJun 04, 2012 8:26 am - Glenbard South was behind schedule before Monday’s game even started. Most of its fans were already at the Judson University field before the late-arriving Raiders. “We...
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Burke, Bartlett upend No. 1 Glenbard NorthJun 02, 2012 7:42 pm - Tori Burke badly wanted one last crack at Glenbard North. She got it Saturday, and didn’t disappoint. Bartlett’s senior ace threw her third straight playoff shutout — st...
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Bartlett’s Burke shuts out West ChicagoJun 01, 2012 10:38 pm - Bartlett has had many pitchers over the years who could affectionately be called a “bulldog” on the mound. Tori Burke sure fits the decription. Burke’s steely focus neve...
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Neuqua Valley falls a hit shortMay 30, 2012 10:38 pm - Oh, for that one extra clutch hit. Neuqua Valley coach Melissa Wilson was longing for one after the No. 9 seed came up on the short end of a 2-1 loss to No. 4 Plainfield...