Brenna Boyle, Andrean

Brenna Boyle played shortstop for Andrean's Class 3A state championship team last spring, hitting .309 with five home runs and 30 RBIs. Now, with the graduation of star pitcher Nikki Steinbach, Boyle is one of several 59ers who might be called upon to pitch. When she gets to Valparaiso Unive…

Andrean's Crandol signs on at South Suburban College

Andrean senior Katie Crandol signed her letter of intent to play softball at South Suburban College. The cancer survivor said that having a chance to play college softball is a "dream come true." Especially with all that she's faced the last two years.

Mary DeBartolo, Jr., Outfield

Mary DeBartolo Number/Year/Position: No. 2, Jr., Outfield Stats: 22 AB, 3 hits, 3 RBIs Years playing varsity: 2 Nickname: Mar Bear Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "Go balls out." Something people don't know about me: I'm really good at singing. Cubs or Sox: Cubs Toughest pitcher I've fac…

Brenna Boyle, Soph., Shortstop

Brenna Boyle Number/Year/Position: 14, Soph., Shortstop Stats: .309, 5 home runs, 30 RBIs Years playing varsity: 2 Nickname: Brenda, Bread Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "I believe in you, now you have to believe in yourself." Something people don't know about me: I'm very superstitious…

Kaitlin Barajas, Sr., Third base

Kaitlin Barajas Number/Year/Position: 19, Sr., Third base Stats: .455, 8 home runs, 33 RBIs Years Playing Varsity: 3 Nickname: Dubs, Kait Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "I can sell a mil sayin' nothin' on the track." Something people don't know about me: I've walked on the Notre Dame fo…

Katie Crandol, Jr., Designated player

Katie Crandol Number/Year/Position: 10, Jr., Designated player Stats: .184, 5 RBIs, 4 runs Years playing varsity: 3 Nickname: Kcran Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "All day" Something people don't know about me: I have an older brother and sister. Cubs or Sox: Sox Toughest pitcher I've f…

Savannah Kinsella, Jr., Second base

Savannah Kinsella Number/Year/Position: 23, Jr., Second base Stats: .320, 1 home run, 12 doubles, 34 runs Years playing varsity: 3 Nickname: Savy Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "Base hits win ball games." Something people don't know about me: I met Eminem when I was checking out of a ho…

Morghyn Neal, Jr., Catcher

Morghyn Neal Number/Year/Position: 17, Jr., Catcher Stats: .378, 5 home runs, 38 RBIs, 12 doubles Years playing varsity: 3 Nickname: lil' mama Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "Make the adjustment." Something people don't know about me: I like country music. Cubs or Sox: Sox Toughest pitc…

Coach Brooke Baker-Runyon

Coach Brooke Baker-Runyon Years coaching at Andrean: 1 Nickname: Coach B, Murr Something people don't know about me: I don't ever drive on expressways. Cubs or Sox: Sox Person you are playing the championship for: The girls on AHS. Funniest thing that happened this year: Johnee nosing the co…

Nicole Steinbach, Sr., Pitcher

Nicole Steinbach Number/Year/Position: 12, Sr., Pitcher Stats: 0.41 ERA, 15 SHO, 293 Ks .308, 4 home runs, 22 RBIs, 4 doubles Years playing varsity: 4 Nickname: Nikki, Steinbot, 95 Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "Go balls out!" Something people don't know about me: I played baseball bec…

Madison Lesch, Soph., Left field

Madison Lesch Number/Year/Position: 5, Soph., Left field Stats: .356, 26 hits, 18 runs Years playing varsity: 2 Nickname: Mad-Cow, Maddi Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "Thrust!" Something people don't know about me: I like cows... Moooo Cubs or Sox: Cubs! Toughest pitcher I've faced thi…

Johnee Rodish, Sr., Right field

Johnee Rodish Number/Year/Position: 8, Sr., Right field Stats: .217, 15 hits, 5 RBIs Years playing varsity: 4 Nickname: Juicy J Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "If you're a bird, I'm a bird." Something people don't know about me: I played the violin and the piano. Cubs or Sox: White Sox …

Hannah Kulesa, Jr., First base

Hannah Kulesa Number/Year/Position: 11, Jr., First base Stats: .160, 1 double, 4 runs Years playing varsity: 2 Nickname: HK, Hannaluski Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "Hooold it!" Something people don't know about me: I am on the Academic Superbowl, Fine Arts team. Cubs or Sox: Sox Toug…

Cat Murad, Soph., Center field

Cat Murad Number/Year/Position: 21, Soph., Center field Stats: .238, 2 triples, 15 runs Years playing varsity: 2 Nickname: Meow cat Favorite Coach Baker-Runyon saying: "Go balls out." Something people don't know about me: I have nine lives. Cubs or Sox: Sox Toughest pitcher I've faced this y…

Andrean hopes to paint Kolour 4 Katie in state championship

Andrean's Katie Crandol has been fighting brain cancer for over a year. The junior, though, has played well despite fighting the side affects of the different treatments used to help her heal. She had a big hit that helped Andrean win its semistate semifinal.