State Champs: Meath, Chitkowski Bring Home First State Trophy for South Softball

After multiple tries down state, two seniors were able to seal the deal, capturing the final out of the game.

Sitting on an upturned plastic bucket, Glenbard South softball coach Julie Fonda did everything she could to keep from feeling helpless.  As she had done so many times before, Fonda looked on, watching her Raiders’ crawl closer and closer to the state championship crown.    “I’ve been down there what feels like so many times,” Fonda said. “But this team and this game was different.” And if the term ‘due’ applies to anyone, it’s Fonda and the Glenbard South softball team.   The time-tested Raiders had qualified for the state tournament four out of the last five seasons--four trips yet no hardware. “Just sitting there, you really do feel helpless,” Fonda said. “If any team was going to do it, it was this one.”   With Marengo’s tying run in …

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Check Out Photos of Glenbard South's State Title Victory

Glenbard South girls' softball beat out defending state champs 2-1 to take home the title. If you missed the game, browse Patch's photo gallery.

PHOTOS: Raiders Capture 2012 Softball State Title

Glenbard South wins a hard fought game against defending champion Marengo.

Many teams start the season with hopes of winning a state championship. These Raiders started 2012 with one goal: playing on Saturday, June 9, in the biggest game of their lives.  The Raiders made their fourth visit to East Peoria in five years this weekend. After pummeling Mattoon 11-1 in the semi-final game Friday. The team came ready to play Saturday as they faced last year’s 3A champion, Marengo High School. Ultimately, the Raiders came home with a state championship, beating the defending state champs 2-1. For more photos visit Glen Ellyn Patch's Facebook page.  This was a very different game from Friday, as both teams exhibited tough pitching and a stingy defense that shut down many scoring opportunities for both teams.    The …

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Glenbard South Softball Team Heads to State Championship

Girls defeated Mattoon High School Friday in the semi-finals.

The Glenbard South High School girls' softball team will compete for the Class 3A state championship Saturday afternoon.  On Friday, June 8, the girls beat Mattoon High School 11-1 in the semi-finals. Stay tuned to Patch for more updates. Glen Ellyn Patch freelance photographer Steve Jurkovic will be at Saturday's game to capture images of the season's final match-up. 

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Viewfinder: Glenbard South Captures Third Place at State

The Lady Raiders finish the 2011 season with a win.

Patch was able to capture the Lady Raiders finish third at this weekend's state tournament. For a full recap of the game, read the roundup from Mike Sandrolini. 

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