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 CHESTERTON — A scroll through the Chesterton softball roster will reveal just how young the Trojans are. For example, on Thursday afternoon, Chesterton sent a sophomore starter to throw to a freshman catcher. However, these Trojans, and their teammates, defied their youth against Merrillville in a 14-1 win that ended in the fifth inning. Sophomore Sydney Cooley pitched a strong outing, allowing … ]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:12:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/merrillville/softball/11744552-393/softball-chestertons-bats-warmup-against-merrillville.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/merrillville/softball/11744552-393/softball-chestertons-bats-warmup-against-merrillville.html
HEBRON — Hebron got its bats going early on a wind-swept afternoon, beating Merrillville 11-0 behind a 14-hit attack Wednesday in a nonconference softball matchup. “It’s been windy a few times at practice, so they have a little feel for it, hopefully,” Hebron coach Mike McLindon said. “We tell the girls to make adjustments and play the wind.” Among the hitting stars … ]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:59:55 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/merrillville/softball/11723390-393/softball-hebron-blows-by-merrillville.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/merrillville/softball/11723390-393/softball-hebron-blows-by-merrillville.html MERRILLVILLE — Brandi Faverty was making her varsity debut in the circle, but the Lowell sophomore performed like a seasoned veteran. The righthander struck out eight hitters and pitched a one-hitter, leading Lowell to a 6-0 season-opening victory over Merrillville Monday. “I had a little bit of butterflies, but I took a few deep breathes and relaxed on the bus ride over … ]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:20:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/merrillville/softball/11549331-393/softball-near-no-hitter-by-brandi-faverty-leads-lowell.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/merrillville/softball/11549331-393/softball-near-no-hitter-by-brandi-faverty-leads-lowell.html