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Softball sweeps Valparaiso in doubleheader
NIU softball (15-29, 6-14 MAC) crushed Valparaiso University (8-34, 2-15 MVC), outscoring the Beacons 13-2 in a doubleheader sweep Wednesday. Wednesday’s pair of wins marked the first sweep of any kind for the Huskies this season. Three Huskie pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts, giving up only one earned run...
Clara Phariss lets go of her horse Mac’s reins. But she still holds Wheeler’s. ‘She’s a great player.’
Wheeler senior Clara Phariss has been pitching with a different frame of mind this season. The process of deciding on her college future had been weighing on her, but her commitment to IUPUI in the fall has removed that burden. “Since then, I’ve really relaxed,” Phariss said. “This year, I’ve been just able to focus more on the team aspect because I was worried a little bit too much about ...
Softball Recap: Oak Forest extends road winning streak to three
Oak Forest put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Thornton Fractional North Meteors a 15-0 shutout. The victory was nothing new for Oak Forest as they're now sitting on six straight. Oak Forest's win was their...
Athlete spotlights of the week: TF South’s Karrel Harvest, Emily Dominiak, and Annika Biegel
LANSING, Ill. (April 23, 2024) – Each week, the Lansing Journal will spotlight notable performances by athletes in our coverage area. Coaches and athletic directors may submit nominations by noon Monday via email to: [email protected]. Male Athlete Spotlight for April 8-13 Karrel Harvest, TF South boys outdoor track.
North Hunterdon girls lacrosse beats rival Voorhees for 1st time since 2018
The North Hunterdon girls lacrosse team enjoyed a senior night to remember Tuesday evening. The Lions, behind a stingy defensive effort and a rapid-pace transition game boosting their attack, defeated rival Voorhees 11-8 at Singley Field. The win snapped a three-game losing streak to the Vikings, the last two of...
MaxPreps Indiana High School Athlete of the Week Award: Vote Now
Who had Indiana's best individual performances? You vote, you decide. MaxPreps is proud to sponsor the Indiana Athlete of the Week awards during the 2023-24 school year. ~ Each week during the season (regular and post), there will be a fan-generated contest to tab weekly winners. ~ Each winner. receives...
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