South Elgin's Eric Stazy reacts after striking out a batter to end Wednesday's regional semifinal contest against Larkin in Elgin. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Chris Guzeman is out at the plate after South Elgin's Andrew Perry makes the tag Wednesday in Elgin. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Pete Lennard comes up empty on a leaping attempt to catch the ball during Wednesday's regional semifinal game against visiting South Elgin. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
South Elgin coach Jim Kating (left) talks to David Goins during a game last month. Kating is the 2012 Courier-News Coach of the Year after guiding the Storm to its second regional title in three years. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Mediaa
South Elgin's Nevan Jeske loses the handle on a ground ball Wednesday against Larkin. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Brayden Royse celebrates next South Elgin's Nicholas Binder after hitting a two-run triple Wednesday. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Drew Shore tags out South Elgin's Ryan Stancl in between second and third base Wednesday. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
South Elgin's Nevan Jeske makes contact Wednesday against Elgin. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Larkin's Peter Lennard (left) tries to recover a ground ball as teammate Jack Eckholm comes on to back up the play. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media