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What’s the catch? Well, for St. Charles East’s Samantha Gaca, family comes first. ‘I followed their footsteps.’
Was St. Charles East senior Samantha Gaca born to catch? Coming to that conclusion may be a bit of a reach, but it does run in the family. Her mother Margaret, an Indiana softball alum, played the position at a pretty high level. So does older brother AJ, currently a sophomore starter for Carthage’s baseball team. “Sam’s awesome back there — that’s all there is to it,” said coach Jarod ...
Evtimov to take track skills north
HUNTLEY — Vicky Evtimov has achieved nine state track and field meet qualifications and has been part of three IHSA Class 3A State Championships in her four-year career, which will continue in college. Evtimov has a commitment to attend Division I University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for 2024-25, where she will continue her track and field journey. ...
Amelia Lohrey takes flight for Aurora Central Catholic, which makes sense. She’s working toward being a pilot.
Her head is in the clouds, but don’t be fooled. Senior outfielder Amelia Lohrey has her feet firmly on the ground when she plays softball for Aurora Central Catholic. The hard-hitting Lohrey is an A-student who has dreams of being a commercial pilot. Those dreams are beginning to take flight much like her team’s performance this season. “I have a student (pilot certificate) and I’m working on ...
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