St. Charles North shortstop Mickey Goetz tags out a base runner during a game last season. Goetz has helped lead a recent offensive uprising for the North Stars. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Geneva's Bridget Weitzel and coach Greg Dierks celebrate after her home run Wednesday against St. Charles North. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North shortstop Mickey Goetz transitions to catch Geneva's Amanda Ebert at third Wednesday in Geneva. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Geneva starter Natalie Erbe winds up against St. Charles North on Wednesday. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Geneva third baseman Kirsten Searcy scoops up a grounder before throwing out a St. Charles North hitter. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Geneva shortstop Elena Wright grabs a wide throw as St. Charles North's Courtney Smith steals second in the fourth inning Wednesday in Geneva. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North right fielder Delaney Olinger dives for a line drive Wednesday at Geneva. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North center fielder Sabrina Rabin makes a sliding catch off the bat of a Geneva hitter. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media