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 Burlington Central softball coach Cray Allen could almost see the pressure building before Tuesday’s opening Class 3A regional game at home against rival Hampshire. It manifested itself in the form of a quick 4-1 Central deficit, but by the fourth inning the Rockets had found a way to tie the contest and then the pressure released in the form of an explosion … ]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 20:38:43 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/12711267-393/softball-burlington-central-overpowers-hampshire.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/12711267-393/softball-burlington-central-overpowers-hampshire.html
Burlington Central added an exclamation point to its softball dominance over rival Hampshire on Wednesday in a nonconference game. Playing each other for the first time since Hampshire moved to the Fox Valley, Rockets freshman pitcher Angie Morrow stymied the home team en route to a five-inning no-hitter in a 10-0 Central win. Morrow (8-3) had pinpoint accuracy as her only blemish … ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 21:39:40 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/12283656-393/softball-burlington-centrals-angie-morrow-no-hits-hampshire.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/12283656-393/softball-burlington-centrals-angie-morrow-no-hits-hampshire.html
Dundee-Crown came out on top Tuesday in both the family softball feud and the intradistrict softball feud. Chargers pitcher Amanda Eissler got the victory over her cousin, Haley Widmayer of District 300 rival Hampshire, as the Dundee-Crown struck for four second-inning runs and then scored five in the final two innings to put away a 12-5 nonconference road victory. “It’s a good … ]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:18:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/12115786-393/softball-dundee-crowns-amanda-eissler-gets-win-over-familiar-foe.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/12115786-393/softball-dundee-crowns-amanda-eissler-gets-win-over-familiar-foe.html
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Even though the title was out of reach, Burlington Central still finished the Big Northern Conference East Division schedule on a strong note with a 10-5 win over rival Hampshire on Thursday. The Rockets finished conference play at 8-2 — a game behind Marengo. Now, Central will spend the next two weeks playing bigger non-conference schools to get ready for the regionals. … ]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 22:28:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/5351241-393/burlington-central--take-down-rival-whip-purs.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/5351241-393/burlington-central--take-down-rival-whip-purs.html
St. Edward kept the good times going on a windy Saturday afternoon, earning a softball doubleheader sweep over Hampshire. The Green Wave overcame a shaky defensive effort for a 6-5 Game 1 win, and then used timely hitting for a 5-4 triumph in Game 2. The Wave has now won 10 of its last 11 games. “We’ve got a mix of young … ]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:33:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/5119393-393/green-wave-takes-two-from-hampshire.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/5119393-393/green-wave-takes-two-from-hampshire.html
Whether it was the extra batting lessons she’s been taking on the side or just a matter of necessity, Burlington Central’s Emily Bell proved too good Monday to hit for the cycle against rival Hampshire. Instead, needing a single in her last at-bat for the cycle, Bell doubled home two runs in the fifth inning to go 4-for-4 with five RBI and … ]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:01:25 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/5029961-393/centrals-offense-erupts-in-softball-win-over-hampshire.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/hampshire/softball/5029961-393/centrals-offense-erupts-in-softball-win-over-hampshire.html