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Brooks Middle School Softball Team Wins Regional Title
The Bulldogs scored seven runs in the first inning and moved one step closer toward gaining a berth in the IESA state softball quarterfinals.
One down, one to go.
Bolingbrook Brooks Middle School powered one step closer toward reaching the IESA state softball quarterfinals with a 19-7 victory over Antioch in Monday's Glendale Heights Regional finale.
The Bulldogs (11-10) scored seven runs in the first inning and coasted behind the hitting of Kayla King (2-for-3, 3 RBIs), Claire Jaskowiak (3-for-5, 2 doubles) and Tamira Hughes (5-for-5, 4 runs scored). Hallie Hall and Gabby Gallucci were credited with leading a strong defensive effort.
And Allie Hays entered the pitching circle in the third inning. She struck out four and limited Antioch to five hits.
"This was really a team effort, and I have never been a part of a team with so much chemistry," Brooks coach Amy Ligmanowski said in an an email.
Brooks next will face Homer Junior High at 1 p.m. Saturday in the sectionals. The winners advances to the IESA state quarterfinals at 10 a.m. on Sept. 27.
Brooks Team Members: Megan Hufnagle, Allie Hays, Alexis Baber, April Lowery, Sami Slepicka, Claire Jaskowiak, Gabby Gallucci, Deana Falese, Hallie Hall, Kayla King, Kaleigh Tricker, Alexis Johnson, Tamira Hughes, Molly Lucas and Marvena Rockett.
Brooks Coaches, Staff: Sierra Perez (manager), Amy Ligmanowski (coach), Laurie McIntyre (coach).
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