St. Charles North's softball team proved, if nothing else, one thing last year: When it comes state tournament time, anything can happen.
The North Stars became an unlikely state champion in 2022 when they scored a run in the top of the seventh inning to beat powerful Marist 3-2 in the title game in Peoria.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service The Stars have plenty of that. Their top three hitters and their two pitchers were all instrumental in last year's state title run.
"This sectional is pretty rough, starting with the defending champion St. Charles North," said Bartlett coach Jim Wolfsmith."But I think there are really solid teams in the top 9 or so. Right off the bat playing Addison Trail will be a tall task. They are well-coached, can play a variety of styles and are solid on D. Not looking past them but Lake Park can hit up and down the lineup and presents a rough assignment for anyone.
"We need to continue our offensive efficiency," Mazzie said."Over the course of the season we have averaged 8.5 runs a game against a brutal schedule. We can hit and score with anyone. In order for us to make it through this sectional we need to keep up our offense, continue to play stellar defense and be efficient on the mound. If we keep hitters off balance from the circle we can beat any team in the state.
Class 4A Hononegah sectional Split into sub-sectionals, regional hosts Barrington and Hononegah are the top seeds. Huntley is a two-seed and will play Jacobs on Tuesday. The Red Raiders won't soon forget last year, when Barrington scored 7 runs In the seventh inning to stun Huntley in the sectional final at Huntley.
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