http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com Latest news from the Chicago Sun-Times - High School Sports en-us webmaster@suntimes.com (Editor) Newspapers http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/YourSeason/assets/img/logo.gif http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2013 Benet leadoff hitter Maeve McGuire is widely feared among opposing pitchers and coaches for her prowess at the plate. After the Redwings’ 6-3 nonconference home win Tuesday against No. 4 Downers Grove North, No. 2 hitter Marissa Panko (3-for-4 with an RBI) may start getting some respect of her own. Panko, a sophomore, produced the game-winning hit for the second time in … ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:40:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/12117682-393/softball-marissa-pankos-hit-lifts-benet-past-downers-north.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/12117682-393/softball-marissa-pankos-hit-lifts-benet-past-downers-north.html
During a game in April, 2010 against Glenbard West, Downers Grove North pitcher Elaine Heflin, then a freshman, was having a typical performance. But her coach, Mark Magro, knew something wasn’t right. “She struck out 13 that night but without her usual speed,” Magro recalled. “She looked uncomfortable at times. Twice I went out to see if she was all right and … ]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:28:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/11990560-393/softball-elaine-heflins-potential-outduels-pain.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/11990560-393/softball-elaine-heflins-potential-outduels-pain.html Scheduling a doubleheader against No. 3 Downers Grove North probably isn’t the best idea for any team considering the Trojans can throw the pitching duo of junior Elaine Heflin and sophomore Dale Ryndak at you. No. 2 Mother McAuley found that out the hard way Saturday afternoon when they were swept 5-1 and 8-1, mostly because of the pair of hard-throwing underclassman. … ]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:17:46 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/11907073-393/softball-downers-norths-elaine-heflin-dale-ryndak-dominate-mcauley.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/11907073-393/softball-downers-norths-elaine-heflin-dale-ryndak-dominate-mcauley.html Sisters Kendall and Dale Ryndak have a special bond on the softball field, evident by the competitive though playful gestures and private asides the two share during the course of a game. They also clearly bring out the best in each other's game. The Downers Grove North pitchers combined for a one-hitter and freshman Dale Ryndak blasted a home run that powered … ]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:38:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/4735499-393/ryndaks-pace-downers-north-past-rival.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/downersnorth/softball/4735499-393/ryndaks-pace-downers-north-past-rival.html