Rhea Mardjetko turns relief role into a revelation for Lemont. And the wins keep coming. ‘Go in and do your thing.’ trib.al/mezQ87M

Will repost in the morning, but for the stay up late crowd...

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For starters, getting closer: Rhea Mardjetko turns relief role into a revelation for Lemont. And the wins keep coming.
'Go in and do your thing.'
Tony Baranek on win over Providence Softball for #TribSuburbanSports .
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Another thriller at Lemont! Raegan Duncan, Avaree Taylor and Rhea Mardjetko all came up huge in the win over Providence. We talk with all three about the comeback, and Rhea's 'Mardjetko Magic' in the story to come!

Softball after 6 innings
Lemont 5 Providence 5

Softball: Lemont scores 3 in top of fifth, leads Providence 5-4.

Softball end of 3
Providence 4 Lemont 2

Softball End of 2: Providence 1 Lemont 0

GREAT Class 3A sectional semi at Lemont! Melanie Andrysiak as clutch as it gets in the circle for Oak Forest, and reaches base 3 times on bunts! Mia Delisi made an ESPN-worthy inning-ending play at 2B. Morgan Reczkiewicz with a HUGE double. Lemont and Providence next!

Congrats to Violet McIntyre, our Female Athlete of the Year. She earned All-SSC & qualified 2X in doubles for the IHSA state tennis finals.
An AP Scholar, Violet earned All-SSC with gobulldogs_SB & shared the Christa Carbray Johnson Heart & Hustle Award w/Bridget Walsh.

In between lightning strikes, had a wonderful time sitting around and talking softball Tuesday with Lway Central ace Bella Dimitrijevic and teammates Lucy Cameron and Alexis Youngren. Read on for some great insight by fun kids!
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It's Bella's ballgame: Florida State recruit Bella Dimitrijevic fires away for Lincoln-Way Central.
'In awe every time I see her pitch.'
Tony Baranek with the story for #TribSuburbanSports .
LWC Varsity Softball Bella Dimitrijevic Lucy Cameron Alexis Youngren
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Strike three and we're out. After the lightning detector went off a third time, today's Sectional double-header at Lway Central was pushed to Wednesday at 5 and 7 p.m. I'll have a softball feature for you anyway tonight on LWC ace Bella Dimitrijevic. Stay tuned!

At first, Andrew’s Kaidence Bruno didn’t know she had hit a two-run homer. ‘And then I heard everybody get loud.’ trib.al/3ROU4FL

Cadence for Kaidence: At first, Andrew's Kaidence Bruno didn't know she had hit a two-run homer.
'And then I heard everybody get loud.'
Gregg Voss on regional win over Sandburg Softball for #TribSuburbanSports .
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REGIONAL CHAMPS!!

Runs scored by Hanik 2, Novickas 3, Lyons, Peters, Fortner 💣 , Pigatto!
RBIs from Novickas 3, Lyons 3, Fortner!

Hillegonds threw 4IP and 5K, and Tate was 3-3 at the plate, and closed it out with 3IP and 3K!

MELMO🔥👏

2024 Regional Champions🐯🥎🖤🏆

Totally worth it: Former gymnast Jimmy Hawksworth breaks out as hitting star for Lincoln-Way Central in baseball.
'Staying positive.'
Steve Millar on regional win over LW East Baseball #TribSuburbanSports .
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⚡️ REGIONAL CHAMPIONS 2024 ⚡️