Libertyville leadoff hitter Nick Coutre takes a solid rip during earlier action this spring. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Nick Coutre, seen here during the regular season, came up with the game-winning hit in Thursday's regional semifinal. | Joe Cyganowski~For Sun-Times Media
Libertyville's Nick Coutre (right) (12) high fives teammate Darwin Townsend (left) (21) after Coutre scored a run during their Sternyway Classic game against Highland Park on Saturday, April 21, 2012, in Highland Park. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media