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  <title><![CDATA[Wildcats' Kirkpatrick leads the way]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/heraldnews/sports/highschools/1017547,4_2_JO21_KIRKPATRICK_S1.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Ask Plainfield Central senior Stephanie Kirkpatrick about her favorite home runs of the 2008 high school softball season and the answers flow as electric as the current produced by lightning during thunderstorms.<br><br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[ By <a href="mailto:bscheibe@scn1.com?Subject=Story.Response"id="up">BILL SCHEIBE</a>   bscheibe@scn1.com]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/sports/highschools/1017547,4_2_JO21_KIRKPATRICK_S1.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Sportsmanship awards to Southland programs]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/1010593,061908sptsportsmanship.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Eleven high school softball programs in the Southland have been honored
with sportsmanship awards from the South Suburbs Officials Association.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY <a href="mailto:parvia@dailysouthtown.com" id="up">PHIL ARVIA</a> -- STAFF WRITER]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://www.southtownstar.com/sports/highschools/1010593,061908sptsportsmanship.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA['Just incredible']]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/beaconnews/sports/1003801,2_2_AU13_SOFTBALL_S1.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Science or art? Take your pick, but it was probably a generous portion of both. And when Kylie Schalz stepped onto the softball field this spring, the result was a thing of beauty as the Rosary senior made things happen. <br><br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[By <a href="mailto:rarmstrong@scn1.com?Subject=Story.Response"id="up">RICK ARMSTRONG</a>  RARMSTRONG@SCN1.COM]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/sports/1003801,2_2_AU13_SOFTBALL_S1.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Softball squad a big hit]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993936,060708sballarea.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[The 2008 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area softball team reflects the growth
of the sport, with more good players at more schools than ever.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993936,060708sballarea.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Player of the Year: Stephanie Kirkpatrick]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993965,060708kirkpatrickpoy.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[A year ago, Plainfield Central shortstop Stephanie Kirkpatrick was a great softball player and a good hitter. In the last year, she has become a great hitter and the Chicago Sun-Times softball Player of the Year.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993965,060708kirkpatrickpoy.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Knights win first title behind Rafferty]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994154,060708lwcentralbarringtonsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Sparked by No. 9 hitter Amanda Rafferty, Lincoln-Way Central grabbed a two-run lead and held on to defeat Barrington 4-1 in the Class 4A state title game Saturday at EastSide Centre.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sun, 8 Jun 2008 23:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994154,060708lwcentralbarringtonsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Mazur the spark for Lake Park vs. New Trier]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994018,060708lakeparknewtriersb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lake Park’s Missy Mazur hit a two-run double and then scored the go-ahead run as the
Lancers rallied to edge New Trier 3-2 Saturday in the Class 4A third-place game at EastSide Centre.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994018,060708lakeparknewtriersb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Third-place for scrappy Glenbard South]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993981,060708glenbardsouthsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[A host of different players authored a dramatic comeback for Glenbard South, as the Raiders won the school's first softball trophy by edging Marengo 2-1 in eight innings Saturday in the Class 3A third-place game at EastSide Centre.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993981,060708glenbardsouthsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Small ball pays off for Raiders]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994022,060708sbnotebook.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Retired coach Bill Voves, the architect who built the softball program
at Glenbard South had a huge smile when the Raiders finished third in
Class 3A. They did it playing small ball.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994022,060708sbnotebook.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Sun-Times All-Area softball teams]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994005,060708sballareateams.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Plainfield Central's Stephanie Kirkpatrick, the 2008 Softball Player of the Year, headlines the Sun-Times All-Area softball teams.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/994005,060708sballareateams.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Back at state, Bedinger earns another gold]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/994099,060808sptlwaypitchcoach.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[As the ace pitcher of the Joliet state
championship softball team, Mary Jaszczak would see red whenever
anybody mentioned Lincoln-Way. She never imagined wearing that red, not
even after switching from Southern Illinois University to Lewis.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[By Bill Scheibe, Sun-Times News Group]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sun, 8 Jun 2008 04:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://www.southtownstar.com/sports/highschools/994099,060808sptlwaypitchcoach.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[L-W Central knocks out New Trier in 10]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993043,060608lwcentralnewtriersb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Amanda Rafferty punched a two-out, run-scoring single up the middle in the bottom of the
10th inning to lift Lincoln-Way Central to a 1-0 Class 4A semifinal victory over New Trier Friday at the EastSide Centre.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993043,060608lwcentralnewtriersb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[McGurn, Fillies win their way back to state final]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993192,06068barringtonlakepark.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Barrington’s Jessica McGurn went 4-for-4 with a home run as the Fillies defeated Lake Park
6-1 in a Class 4A semifinal Friday at the EastSide Centre to reach the
state title game for the second consecutive year.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/993192,06068barringtonlakepark.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Quick start not enough for Raiders]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/992227,060608glenbardsouth.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Mattoon looked overmatched early and out of it going into the
seventh inning, but the&nbsp; Green Wave refused to quit and rallied for a dramatic 6-5 win over Glenbard South in the first Class 3A semifinal Friday at EastSide
Centre.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/992227,060608glenbardsouth.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Dugan gets in, out of jams for L-Way C.]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/sports/highschools/993303,060708sptlwcside.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Shutouts aren't usually very interesting, but Friday's 1-0 victory over
New Trier in the Class 4A state semifinals at EastSide Centre was an
absolute adventure for Lincoln-Way Central pitcher Jackie Dugan.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY <a href="mailto:tbaranek@dailysouthtown.com" id="up">TONY BARANEK</a> Staff Writer]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jun 2008 04:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://www.southtownstar.com/sports/highschools/993303,060708sptlwcside.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Knights are feeling stronger every day]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991043,060508sblwcsouthtown.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central's softball players have seen the time they put in lifting weights pay off with an impressive power display on their run to the Class 4A semifinals. <br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991043,060508sblwcsouthtown.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Pieces come together for Knights]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991342,060508sblwcherald.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Though Lincoln-Way Central lost some talented seniors from last year's team, the Knights had the building blocks for a successful club in 2008 -- as they have demonstrated by reaching the Class 4A semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991342,060508sblwcherald.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Hits just keep on coming for LW Central]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991146,060508sb4astate.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central is showing that dominant pitching isn't the only predictor of success in prep softball. The Knights have slugged 32 homers en route to the Class 4A state semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991146,060508sb4astate.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bumps, bruises can't slow Raiders' Fijolek]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991173,060508sb3astate.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Senior catcher Jess Fijolek played through plenty of pain this spring to lead Glenbard South to the Class 3A softball semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991173,060508sb3astate.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Softball's fields of screams]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991615,060508tucker.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall an edict that the Illinois
High School Association has to provide top-of-the-line facilities for
all phases of its state series. But there certainly were some eyebrows raised Monday when softball
supersectionals in Classes 3A and 4A were played at a variety of
venues, from top-flight college facilities to high school fields.

]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/991615,060508tucker.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Trevians ready, focused]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/glencoe/sports/highschools/985434,gl-spencesidebar-060508-s2.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Molly Spence joined the New Trier varsity softball team as a freshman
in time to be part of a Cinderella run to a fourth place trophy at the
state tournament back in 2006. On Friday, Spence and the Trevians will be back in East Peoria.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[By <a href="mailto:dmahoney@pioneerlocal.com"id="up">DENNIS MAHONEY</a> dmahoney@pioneerlocal.com]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 04:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://www.pioneerlocal.com/glencoe/sports/highschools/985434,gl-spencesidebar-060508-s2.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Rafferty and Holzhauer team up for L-W Central]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/989405,060408lwcentralsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Amanda Rafferty is the offensive spark, while Aly Holzhauer is the reliable defender. Together, they make up a talented combo for Lincoln-Way Central, which faces New Trier Friday in the Class 4A semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/989405,060408lwcentralsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Lagesses love, live softball]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/989051,060408beechersb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[For Beecher pitcher Alex Lagesse, being the daughter of the winningest
softball coach in Illinois history surely has its benefits. There is the practice time, the advice and the wealth of experience. But then again, what about all the additional pressure?]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY ADAM L. JAHNS -- SUN-TIMES NEWS GROUP]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/989051,060408beechersb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[No heartache this night for Knights' Mandella]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/986077,060308sblwcentral.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central softball coach Dick Mandella has had his share of frustrating losses in the postseason. That made Monday's Class 4A supersectional win over Moline that much sweeter.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/986077,060308sblwcentral.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Sweet redemption for Barrington's Maropis]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983800,060208barringtonclsouthsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[After making a costly error, Barrington's M.J. Maropis redeemed herself with a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning that propelled the Fillies to a 4-3 win over Crystal Lake South Monday in the Class 4A NIU Supersectional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY SCOTT POWERS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983800,060208barringtonclsouthsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Spence's six RBI simply super for New Trier]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983751,060208newtrieroakparksb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Junior Molly Spence drove in six runs as New Trier overcame a
four-run deficit for a 7-4 win over Oak Park Monday in the Class 4A Loyola
Supersectional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983751,060208newtrieroakparksb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Larson's long ball sends Knights to semis]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983632,060208lwcentralsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Rachel Larson's two-run homer in the top
of the eighth lifted Lincoln-Way Central to a 2-0
victory over Moline Monday in a Class 4A
supersectional at Illinois Wesleyan.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983632,060208lwcentralsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Lake Park's bats stay hot]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983715,060208lakeparkplainfieldssb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lake Park continued its torrid hitting, pounding out 14 hits to beat
Plainfield South 9-2 Monday in a Class 4A supersectional at Benedictine
University. Ten players had hits for the Lancers.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY MATT LE CREN ]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983715,060208lakeparkplainfieldssb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA['Clutch hitting' propels Glenbard South]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983599,060208glenbardsouthoakforestsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Jennifer Wittenberg’s RBI single and Emily Braem’s two-run double
highlighted host Glenbard South’s 4-1 Class 3A supersectional win over
Oak Forest Monday in Glen Ellyn.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983599,060208glenbardsouthoakforestsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Marengo edges Elmwood Park]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983685,060208elmwoodparksb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[An error in the first inning cost Elmwood Park as Marengo ended the
Tigers’ state run with a 2-0 win Monday in the Class 3A Richmond-Burton
supersectional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BRIAN BOWN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/983685,060208elmwoodparksb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Mattoon advances with Frank]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/984185,060208mattoonshgsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Aubrey Frank dominated, allowing only one hit while striking out eight to give Mattoon a 1-0 win over Sacred Heart-Griffin Monday in the Class 3A Mt. Zion Supersectional.

</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/984185,060208mattoonshgsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Freeport tips LaSalle-Peru]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/984181,060208freeportlasalleperusb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Freeport's Heather Jurs outdueled LaSalle-Peru's Hannah Huebbe as the Lady Pretzels pulled out a 1-0 win Monday in the Class 3A Rochelle Sectional title game.  </p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/984181,060208freeportlasalleperusb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Knights' tale: DeMarco's homer dooms Marist]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981294,053108sblwcmarist.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Desi DeMarco broke a tie with a two-run homer, powering Lincoln-Way Central to a 4-1 win over Marist Saturday in the Class 4A Andrew Sectional final. The sectional title was the first in program history for the Knights.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981294,053108sblwcmarist.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Cougars clutch when it counts vs. Naperville Cent.]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980995,053108plainfieldsouthnapercentralsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Clutch hits by Alex Alvarez, Gaby Liberatore
and Mary Giancarlo lifted Plainfield South past Naperville Central 3-2 Saturday in the title game of
the Bolingbrook Class 4A Sectional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980995,053108plainfieldsouthnapercentralsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[DeFano's walk-off homer lifts Gators]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/algonquin/sports/highschools/981024,al-clssoft-060508-s1.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Gina DeFano's inside-the-park home run in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted Crystal Lake South to a thrilling a 1-0 victory over South Elgin in front of huge crowd Saturday in the Class 4A Harlem Sectional final.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[By <a href="mailto:tbechtold@pioneerlocal.com"id="up">TAYLOR BECHTOLD</a> -- PIONEER PRESS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Barrington prevails behind Cygan, again]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981120,053108barringtoncarmelsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Barrington pitcher Kim Cygan retired the final 12 batters she faced and drove in two runs to lead the Fillies to a 10-3 win over Carmel Saturday in the Class 4A Barrington Sectional championship.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY SCOTT POWERS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981120,053108barringtoncarmelsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Glenbard South edges R-B]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981082,053108glenbardsouthrbsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Amanda Straka scored the winning run for host Glenbard South in its 1-0 win over Riverside-Brookfield Saturday in a Class 3A sectional championship game in Glen Ellyn.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981082,053108glenbardsouthrbsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Munaco's homer lifts Lake Park]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980985,053108lakeparkwestchicagosb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Alexis Munaco’s three-run homer in the third inning lifted Lake Park in
its 4-2 come-from-behind win over West Chicago Saturday in the Class 4A
Schaumburg Sectional championship.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BRIAN BOWN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980985,053108lakeparkwestchicagosb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Trevians hold off Maine West]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980971,053108newtriermainewestsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Two unearned runs were the difference as New Trier eked past Maine
West, 2-0, for the Class 4A Glenbrook South Sectional crown on Saturday. <br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY ALEX HICKEY]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980971,053108newtriermainewestsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Oak Park rolls past Queen of Peace]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980973,053108oakparkqueenofpeacesb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Oak Park scored five runs in the first inning en route to a 10-3 win
over Queen of Peace Saturday in the Class 4A Morton Sectional
championship game.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY GEORGE P. SLEFO]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980973,053108oakparkqueenofpeacesb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Elmwood Park wins first sectional]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981238,053108elmwoodparktrinitysb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Kristin Jakobsen scattered seven hits and was backed up by solid
defense and clutch hitting as Elmwood Park won its first sectional
title in any girls sport by beating host Trinity 8-3 Saturday in the
Class 3A Trinity Sectional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY MATT LE CREN ]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981238,053108elmwoodparktrinitysb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Saturday's softball roundup]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981314,053108sbroundup.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Scores and highlights from Saturday's softball action.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 12:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/981314,053108sbroundup.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Sectional title in South Elgin's reach]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980503,053008southelginsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[In just its second year of varsity competition, South Elgin will play for a sectional title when it meets Crystal Lake South in the Class 4A Harlem Sectional final on Saturday.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980503,053008southelginsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Storms drench small school semis]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980521,053008sbstate.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Less than a game and a half of the scheduled four-game session was played Friday at the Class 1A and 2A state softball semifinals in East Peoria.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/980521,053008sbstate.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Corsairs' string of upsets continues]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978407,052908sbcarmelfremd.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Carmel, the 12th seed in the Class 4A Barrington Sectional, sprung another surprise by edging Fremd 2-1 in 10 innings on Thursday.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY SCOTT POWERS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978407,052908sbcarmelfremd.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Luevano, Lemont outlast Joliet Catholic]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978857,052908lemontsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Kirsten Luevano's bunt single scored the game-winning run for Lemont as they defeated Joliet Catholic 9-3 during the Class 3A Joliet Catholic Sectional semifinal.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY DAVE PARKER -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978857,052908lemontsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[LW Central, Dunker down Stagg]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978449,052908sblwcentralstagg.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Courtney Dunker slugged two home runs as Lincoln-Way Central beat Stagg 6-2 Thursday in the Class 4A Andrew Sectional semifinals.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978449,052908sblwcentralstagg.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Warriors' Braun makes most of second chance]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978566,052908sbmainewestlane.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[After striking out with runners at second and third earlier in the game, Michelle Braun came through in the same situation with a two-run single as Maine West blanked Lane 2-0 Thursday in the Class 4A Glenbrook South Sectional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY ALEX HICKEY]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978566,052908sbmainewestlane.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Lancers' fast start dooms Glenbard W.]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978816,052908sblakeparkglenbardw.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Missy Mazur drove in two runs and pitched a four-hitter as Lake Park beat Glenbard West 7-2 Thursday in the Class 4A Schaumburg Sectional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BRIAN BOWN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978816,052908sblakeparkglenbardw.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Coleman gives Peace a chance]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978493,052908sbqueenofpeacelyons.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Lindsey Coleman pitched a four-hitter and Amanda Wagner drove in the game's only run in the bottom of the ninth as Queen of Peace edged Lyons 1-0 Thursday in a Class 4A Morton Sectional semifinal.<br></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY GEORGE SLEFO]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978493,052908sbqueenofpeacelyons.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Freeport homer ends Burlington's season]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978848,052908sbburlington.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Freeport sophomore Lindsay Ellinor led off the ninth inning with a homer, lifting Freeport past Burlington Central 1-0 Thursday in the Class 3A Rochelle Sectional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978848,052908sbburlington.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Crystal Lake South silences Woodstock]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978972,052908sbclsouthwoodstock.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Jessica Gable pitched Crystal Lake South into the sectional finals for the first time in school history, blanking Woodstock 2-0 Thursday in Class 4A action at Harlem.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TAYLOR BECHTOLD -- PIONEER PRESS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978972,052908sbclsouthwoodstock.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Thursday's softball roundup]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978993,052908sbroundup.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Scores and highlights from Thursday's softball action.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978993,052908sbroundup.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Plainfield S. puts away Porters]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978520,052908sbplainfieldslockport.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Plainfield South marked a couple of milestones Thursday, beating Lockport for the first time -- 2-1 in Class 4A action at Bolingbrook -- and advancing to its first sectional final.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY CURT HERRON]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/978520,052908sbplainfieldslockport.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Oh, Buoy! Redhawks tip Plainfield Central]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976382,052808napercentplfdcentsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Maggie Buoy used her arm and her bat to propel Naperville Central to a 2-0 upset win over Plainfield Central in 11 innings Wednesday in the Class 4A
Bolingbrook Sectional semifinals.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY MATT LE CREN ]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976382,052808napercentplfdcentsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Hero hour for Marist]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976664,052808maristmariancatholicsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Michelle Vucsko stepped up and delivered for Marist in a 2-1 victory over Marian Catholic on Wednesday in the Class 4A Andrew Sectional semifinals.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976664,052808maristmariancatholicsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Kubacki delivers for Vernon HIlls in the 9th]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/algonquin/sports/highschools/976357,al-hunvhsoft-052908-s1.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Sparked by Megan Kubacki, Vernon Hills won its 30th game of the season on Wednesday beating Huntley 2-1 in a Class 3A sectional semifinal game at Richmond-Burton.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[By <a href="mailto:pemstein@pioneerlocal.com"id="up">BILL PEMSTEIN</a> -- PIONEER PRESS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://www.pioneerlocal.com/algonquin/sports/highschools/976357,al-hunvhsoft-052908-s1.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Huskies knock off Morton]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976300,052808oakparkmortonsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Powered by Janie Brennan and Vlasta Mangia, Oak Park held off host
Morton for a 5-2 victory in the Class 4A sectional semifinals on
Wednesday.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY GEORGE P. SLEFO]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976300,052808oakparkmortonsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Snyder propels Trevians past rival Loyola]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976489,052808newtrierloyolasb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Led by Jessica Snyder, New Trier rolled to a 5-0 win over rival Loyola Wednesday in the Class 4A Glenbrook North Sectional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY ALEX HICKEY]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976489,052808newtrierloyolasb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Cygan does it all for Barrington]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976221,052808barringtonstevensonsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Kim Cygan went the distance and added three hits and an RBI to pace Barrington in its 8-1 win over Stevenson Wednesday in the Class 4A Barrington Sectional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY SCOTT POWERS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976221,052808barringtonstevensonsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Storm marches into sectional finals]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schools/southelgin/softball/976797,052808southelgin.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[South Elgin is in position to capture a sectional title after holding on for a 6-3 win over Rockford Boylan at the Machesney Park Harlem Class 4A Sectional semifinal on Wednesday.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY ANDY ROHR -- COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schools/southelgin/softball/976797,052808southelgin.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Wednesday's softball roundup]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976564,052808sbroundup.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Scores and highlights from Wednesday's softball action.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/976564,052808sbroundup.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Storm enjoys success]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/974024,052708southelginsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[South Elgin's softball team is still reveling in capturing the school's first-ever regional championship on Saturday. "We're the first, so no one can ever take that away," pitcher Rebecca French says.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY ANDY ROHR -- COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/974024,052708southelginsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Beecher falls in supersectional play]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/973626,052608beechersb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[The ability of Stanford Olympia's softball team to make big plays was the difference in its 3-0 win over Beecher Tuesday in a Class 2A supersectional game at Eichelberger Field.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/973626,052608beechersb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[St. Edward falls short]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schools/stedward/softball/971355,052608stedwardsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Despite rocking Morrison pitcher Ashlie Patten for 11 hits, St. Edward lost a Class 2A softball supersectional 6-4 in eight innings Monday at Benedictine University in Lisle.  The Green Wave had a chance for the win in its half of the eighth but ended the game with the bases loaded.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schools/stedward/softball/971355,052608stedwardsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[French leads Storm to first championship]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969723,052408selgin.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Rebecca French fired a two-hit shutout to lead South Elgin to a 9-0 victory over DeKalb in Streamwood. Kim Pierce and Lauren Vitiello led the offense of top-seeded South Elgin. Pierce was 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs, while Vitiello went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY SCOTT MILLER -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969723,052408selgin.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Hard-headed Freeman holds on for Marist]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969430,052408maristsandburgsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Marist catcher Katie Freeman was leveled on a key play at the plate, but held onto the ball to lift the RedHawks to a 2-1 victory over visiting Sandburg Saturday in a Class 4A regional title game.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969430,052408maristsandburgsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Saturday's softball roundup]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969523,052408sbroundup.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Scores and highlights from Saturday's softball action.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969523,052408sbroundup.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Loyola, Miller slam Resurrection]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969304,052408sbloyolaresurrection.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Devin Miller's grand slam powered Loyola to a 7-1 Class 4A regional final win over Resurrection on Saturday.<br></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY DICK QUAGLIANO]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969304,052408sbloyolaresurrection.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Dunker, L-W Central muscle up]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969678,052408lincolnwaycentralsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[A three-run homer for Courtney Dunker helped Lincoln-Way Central top Joliet 10-3 in the Class 4A Lincoln-Way Central Regional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969678,052408lincolnwaycentralsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Redhawks grab regional title]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969538,052408napervillecentralsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Led by Lizzy Ploen, Naperville Central knocked off Downers Grove North 3-0 Saturday in the Class 4A West Aurora Regional championship.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY DUSTIN MICHAEL HARRIS -- NAPERVILLE SUN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969538,052408napervillecentralsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Porters finally break through vs. WW South]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969267,052408sblockportwwsouth.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Rebecca Baltikas' RBI single in the sixth gave host Lockport a 1-0 win over  WW South Saturday in a Class 4A regional final.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY CURT HERRON]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969267,052408sblockportwwsouth.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Joliet Catholic delivers KO]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969710,052408jolietcatholicsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Joliet Catholic took down the Kays 7-0 in the Class 3A Joliet Catholic Regional championship game.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY DAVE PARKER -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Lemont slips past Morris]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969716,052408morrissb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Youth was served for the Lemont softball team Saturday morning as freshman Erin Keefe and sophomore pitcher Kirsten Luevano helped the Indians to a 5-3 win over Morris in the Class 3A Joliet Catholic Sectional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY MIKE FITZGERALD -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Beecher's late comeback sinks Irish]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969280,052408sbbeechermcnamara.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Beecher scored three unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh to edge Bishop McNamara 3-2 Saturday in the Class 2A Coal City Sectional final.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969280,052408sbbeechermcnamara.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Plainfield South gets past Downers South]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969329,052408sbplainfieldsdgsouth.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Plainfield South scored twice in the top of the ninth to edge Downers Grove South 3-1 Saturday in the Class 4A Neuqua Valley Regional final.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY MATT LE CREN ]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969329,052408sbplainfieldsdgsouth.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Zawowski, Fremd overpower Scouts]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969373,052408fremdlakeforest.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lauren Zaworski hit her school-record eighth homer of the season to highlight Fremd's 10-0 win over Lake Forest in a Class 4A regional final on Saturday.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL MCLEAN -- PIONEER PRESS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969373,052408fremdlakeforest.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Rockets top Kaneland]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969649,052408burlingtoncentralkanelandsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Led by Brook Porto, Burlington Central defeated Kaneland 1-0 Saturday in the championship of the Class 3A Rosary Regional.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL KINDT -- SPECIAL TO THE BEACON NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/969649,052408burlingtoncentralkanelandsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Callanan makes big impact for Sequoits]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/968415,052308sbantioch.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Antioch's Lindsay Callanan isn't the biggest softball player around, but she's been a pretty good one for the Sequoits both at the plate and in the field.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY MIKE MADIGAN -- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/968415,052308sbantioch.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Kresl sets table for Irish]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/966135,052208sbmcnamaracoalcity.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Alison Kresl reached base four times to back the pitching of Belinda Schaafsma as Bishop McNamara beat previously unbeaten Coal City 3-1 Thursday in a Class 2A sectional final.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/966135,052208sbmcnamaracoalcity.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bilina a hit for Andrew]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964579,052108andrewmcauleysb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Sparked by the resilient play of Amanda Bilina, Andrew defeated Mother McAuley 2-1 Wednesday in the Class 4A Sectional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964579,052108andrewmcauleysb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[St. Edward advances to first sectional final]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/966681,052208sbstedward.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[A pair of comebacks helped St. Edward edge Westmont 4-3 Thursday, giving the Green Wave its first sectional final berth in program history.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/966681,052208sbstedward.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Tourney hard to handicap]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/966097,052208tucker.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Softball regionals are under way for the large schools. But in a big
change from the recent past, picking a favorite -- or even a Final Four
-- for the first four-class tournament isn’t an easy task.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/966097,052208tucker.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Wednesday's softball roundup]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964859,052108sbroundup.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Scores and highlights from Wednesday's highlights.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964859,052108sbroundup.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Schrader, Plainfield S. get past Neuqua]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964731,052108sbplainfieldnneuqua.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Alyssa Schrader's pitching and hitting helped Plainfield North eliminate host Neuqua Valley 3-1 Wednesday in a Class 4A regional semifinal.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964731,052108sbplainfieldnneuqua.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Astros soar into regional final]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964284,052108sbshepardlweast.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Shepard is one win away from the first regional title in program history after getting past Lincoln-Way East 3-2 Wednesday in a Class 4A regional semifinal at Bloom.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY CURT HERRON]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964284,052108sbshepardlweast.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Beecher's bats come alive in sectional]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964242,052108sbbeecher.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Skyler Woods drove in five runs to back the two-hit pitching of Alex Lagesse as Beecher blanked Clifton Central 8-0 Wednesday in a Class 2A sectional semifinal at Coal City.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964242,052108sbbeecher.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Kaneland's Huml almost perfect vs. Rosary]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964854,052108kanelandrosarysb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Kaneland's softball team blanked Rosary 3-0 to advance to Saturday's Class 3A Rosary Regional final Saturday at noon against 31-1 Burlington Central.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RICK ARMSTRONG -- BEACON NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/964854,052108kanelandrosarysb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Ploen dialed in, as usual for the Redhawks]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961720,052008napercentralplainfieldnorthsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lizzy Ploen's two-run home run sparked Naperville Central in its 4-3 win over Plainfield North Tuesday in the Class 4A West Aurora Regional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY DUSTIN MICHAEL HARRIS -- NAPERVILLE SUN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961720,052008napercentralplainfieldnorthsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Stagg sends Richards home]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961621,052008staggrichardssb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Senior Jackie Roth went 2-for-3 and drove in a run to lead Stagg to a 3-1 win over host Richards Tuesday in Class 4A regional semifinal play.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961621,052008staggrichardssb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Storm's French stymies Elgin]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961785,052008sbsouthelgin.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Rebecca French pitched a no-hitter and fanned 13, leading South Elgin past Elgin 4-0 Tuesday in the Class 4A Streamwood Regional semifinals.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961785,052008sbsouthelgin.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Walk sparks rally for Wildcats]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961639,052008hinsdale.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[A three-run fifth inning propelled Plainfield Central to a 3-2 victory over Hinsdale Central in the semifinals of the Class 4A Hinsdale Central Regional. Jill Krippel's RBI single got the scoring started for Plainfield Central.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961639,052008hinsdale.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Defense, Thompson help Marist advance]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961074,052008sbprovidencemarist.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Thanks to a big assist from her defense, Marist's Alyssa Thompson shut down Providence 3-0 Tuesday in a Class 4A regional semifinal.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RANDY WHALEN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961074,052008sbprovidencemarist.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Tuesday's softball roundup]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961217,052008sbroundup.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Scores and highlights from Tuesday's softball action, updated throughout the evening.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/961217,052008sbroundup.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Big fifth lifts Bulldogs]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/958954,051908waukeganwheelingsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Waukegan extending its winning streak to five games with an 8-2 win over Wheeling Monday in the quarterfinals of the Class 4A Zion-Benton Regional. The Bulldogs scored five runs in the fifth inning en route to the win.<br>]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY MIKE MADIGAN -- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/958954,051908waukeganwheelingsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Maroons rally shocks Royals]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/959108,051908elginlarkinsb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Elgin rallied from behind with four runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull out an exciting 6-5 win over crosstown rival Larkin in a quarterfinal game of the Streamwood Class 4A Regional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[SCOTT MILLER -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/959108,051908elginlarkinsb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Oswego East edges Waubonsie]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/959102,051908waubsonsiesb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Sarah Girls' single up the middle broke apart a 2-all tie in the bottom of the seventh and lifted Oswego East to a 3-2 win over Waubonsie Valley Monday  in the Lockport Regional quarterfinals.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY DUSTIN MICHAEL HARRIS ]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/959102,051908waubsonsiesb.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Indians capitalize on Oswego's bad day]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/959104,051908sandwich.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Playoff softball was a contact sport, at least for the pitchers Monday when fourth seeded Sandwich topped fifth seed Oswego 4-1 in the opening game of the Yorkville Class 3A Regional.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY RICK ARMSTRONG -- BEACON NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/959104,051908sandwich.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[Regnier leads Aurora Central past IMSA]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schools/auroracentral/softball/959138,051908acc.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Aurora Central defeated IMSA 4-1 on Monday in Aurora. Casey Regnier struck out 10 to lead Aurora Central Catholic. ]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY TOM STRONG -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
  <guid>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schools/auroracentral/softball/959138,051908acc.article</guid>
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  <title><![CDATA[DeMarco leads rally for L-W Central]]></title>
  <link>http://yourseason.suntimes.com/softball/959024,051908lincolnwaycentralmorrissb.article</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Lincoln-Way Central's Desi DeMarco sparked the Knights in a 6-2 win over Morris on Monday.]]></description>
  <dc:creator><![CDATA[BY BILL SCEIBE -- HERALD NEWS]]></dc:creator>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:00 CST</pubDate>
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