Deerfield Wins Lincoln Tournament

Good article from CSL Insider. Allie Johnson (pictured at right) is one of the girls I coach.

Team Effort Carries Deerfield to Lincoln Tourney Title

The Deerfield softball team won the Lincoln Tournament for the first time by sweeping its way to four victories Friday and Saturday and received contributions from its entire lineup.

The Warriors (15-11) opened with an 11-6 victory over host Lincoln as Jessica Rutstein went 4 for 5 at the plate, Kelly O’Connell and Michelle Fiocchi both went 2 for 4 and Chelsea Boyle, Paige Frisone and Emmalie Beinlich all went 1 for 4. The winning pitcher was Zoe Fishman.

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Deerfield's Allie Johnson fires a pitch during a recent game.
(Photo by Jon Durr/www.DurrPhotos.com)

Glenbrook North gets by OPRF on Newman's shutout

Glenbrook North pitcher Melanie Newman needed a shutout and provided one as the Spartans softball team defeated Oak Park-River Forest 1-0 Wednesday in Northbrook.
Newman struck out two in the complete game victory. Shortstop Lindsay Synek knocked in the winning run for Glenbrook North (4-4, 1-0 Central Suburban League North) with an RBI double. She had a perfect day at the plate as she also collected a single and a walk.

Thanks to the great sports writers at CSL Insider for their outstanding coverage of high school sports in the area.

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