May 9
Varsity Softball beat Mother McAuley 5-4 yesterday sending them to the championship game of the GCAC vs Loyola. Laura Eichenold started the scoring with a triple to score Annie Logisz and Monica Albano. Monica later hit a two run home run driving in Amanda Ramirez. But with the game tied in the 7th inning Annie Logisz streaked home on a groundball off the bat of Laura Eichenold scoring the winning run. The championship game will be played at 1pm at Resurrection. The Blazers are now 21-6.
May 6
Our JV Softball Team has been busy these past few days. Over the weekend in the cold and rain they had a double header against St. Francis Wheaton.
In the first game our defense rallied around Sophomore Alicia Marchetti who pitched her first game of the season and won 11-8. Freshman Gianna Coduti was 4 for 4 with a solo homerun shot in the first inning. She also had 3 stolen bases and 2 RBI’s.
In the second game the win went to Sophomore pitcher Becca Madormo as the team rallied behind her to beat St. Francis 10-6.
Yesterday, the JV Softball Team played in the first round of the GCAC Red Tournament where they were seeded 3 rd. Their opponent was the Wolfpack from St. Ignatius.
In true Blazer fashion they sent the Wolfpack back to their den with a 13-2 victory in 5 innings. Again our winning pitcher was Becca Madormo who struck out three batters in a row in the top of the 5 th inning to retire the side and get the win.
Big sticks by the team and smart base running helped the Blazers score big. Triples were hit by Sophomore Jessica Chappell and Freshmen Gianna Coduti and Lauren Urso. Extra base hits didn’t stop there as Sophormores Karina LaBarbera and Emma Jolliff-Blake and Freshman Megan Bura hit doubles. It was a beautiful day and a great win for our JV Softball Team as they advance to Round 2 of the GCAC Red Tournament.
Congratulations JV Softball on a great victory!
April 30
Oak Leaves Article
By TIM STABLEIN tstablein@pioneerlocal.com
The energy level for the Trinity softball team had been very low for almost three weeks. The Blazers came out of their midseason funk on Saturday, sweeping past Regina Dominican 11-1 and 19-4 in a pair of five inning Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division games. "We finally played like we're capable of," Trinity coach Bob Osborne said. "It's the best we've looked since Mother McAuley (April 8). When we play like this consistently, we are one of the best teams in Class 3A." Lauren Wambach, Laura Eichenold, Annie Logisz, Monica Albano and Emily Landa each had a pair of hits for the Blazers, while Vivi Castellanos had three RBIs. Trinity continued to pound the ball with authority in the second game. "I tried to turn it off," Osborne said. "Everybody in the lineup in that game had a hit." The top three hitters in the nightcap for Trinity were Erin Baldwin (3 hits, 2 RBIs), Albano (2 home runs, 4 RBIs) and Annalis Matta (2 hits, 2 RBIs). The Blazers picked up an unusual win on Friday with a 7-2 decision over Walther Lutheran in a nonconference game. Walther packed up its equipment and left the Triton College field after three innings. Some of the players were in a school play that evening. "At least we got a few swings in," Osborne said. "I didn't think they would just quit. We could have finished the game with JV players." The Blazers used their speed to steal seven bases in three innings and scored three runs on wild pitches. "We have a ton of stolen bases this year," Osborne said. "This is the quickest team I've had." Trinity scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the first inning with the lone RBI credited to Castellanos. Three runs were added in the second inning to extend the lead for Trinity to 5-0. Logisz had a run-scoring single, while Wambach and Matta both scored on wild pitches. The final two runs in the third inning came on a two-run home run over the left-field fence by Castellanos.
Winning pitcher Sophomore Claire Cusack was dominating from the mound. Big Sticks by Sophomore Jessica Chappell who went 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and a triple; Sophomore Karina LaBarbera had a double and a sacrifice fly along with 4 RBI’s. It was a great performance by the entire team.
JV’s next game is Wednesday at Willowbrook.
April 17
Congratulations to our JV Softball Team! Yesterday they defeated St. Ignatius 10-0 in 6 innings. The winning pitcher was Sophomore Becca Madormo who had 5 strike outs and gave up only one hit. Freshman Megan Bura was 2 for 2 with a single and a triple; Sophomore Jessica Chappell hit a 2-run homerun; Freshman Theoni Richardson scored 2 runs on 3 walks and stole 2 bases and; Freshman Laura Laskiewicz led off the 6th inning with a single, stole 2nd base and scored the game ending run.
April 16
Congratulations to our Varsity Softball Team! They defeated St. Ignatius 10-0 in 5 innings. This win brings the Varsity Softball Team’s record to 10 wins and 3 losses. Junior pitcher Emma-Leigh Strock improved her record to 8 and 3. Sophomore Amanda Ramirez was 3 for 4 and Junior Annie Logisz was 3 for 4.
April 8
Congratulations to our JV Softball Team! They defeated DeLa Salle High School 16-0 in 5 innings. Their overall record is now 5 wins and 4 losses.
Winning pitcher was Freshman Francesca Chimera who dominated the opponents throwing 5 shut out innings with only 1 hit in the game. She also added a powerful bat going 4 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and 2 runs scored.
Freshman Chanal Carlisle played impeccable defense taking one for the team when the 1st base runner literally ran over her when she was trying to catch a pop-up.
Freshman Lauren Urso had a big stick going 2 for 3 with a walk and 2 RBI’s and scored 2 runs.
Today our JV Softball Team takes the Ridgewood Rebels at Norridge Park. Game time is 4:30.
If you’re in the neighborhood come and cheer our Softball Team to Victory!
April 4
Our JV softball team battled the rain and the cold in true Blazer fashion on Thursday, April 3rd in their game with OPRF.
Sophomore pitcher Claire Cusack pitched a great game holding the Huskies to only 2 runs going into the 7th inning. Outstanding defensive plays throughout the game by Sophomore Jessica Chappell and key catches made in the outfield by Gianna Coduti and Lauren Chin were key throughout the game.
Tied 2-2 the Huskies had 2 on base when Sophomore Becca Madormo came into the game to try and shut down the offense of OPRF. They put up 5 more runs before Trinity was able to get out of the inning.
In the bottom of the 7th inning Freshman Gianna Coduti came up to the plate and hit a lead-off double followed by a walk by Sophomore Jessica Chappell. That set the stage for Sophomore Karina LaBarbera who hit a clutch double to drive in Gianna and Jessica. It wasn’t enough though as the JV team came up short losing to OPRF 7-4 in the 7th inning.
It was a great game as our JV Softball team cheered on their teammates and did not stop fighting until the last out of the game. The JV softball team’s overall record is now 2 wins and 3 losses.
April 2
CONGRATULATIONS to our Softball Program who swept Loyola Academy.
Varsity Softball won their 2nd Red Division game by defeating Loyola 5-1. They now have 6 wins and only 1 loss for the season.
Winning pitcher was Junior Emma-Leigh Strock who only gave up 4 hits and had 4 strike-outs. Junior Monica Albano was 2 for 3 with a Homerun and 4 RBI’s and Junior Annie Logisz was 2 for 3 with an RBI.
JV Softball defeated Loyola Academy 10-3.
Winning pitcher was Sophomore Becca Madormo while Sophomore Claire Cusack got the save for the Blazers in the last 2 innings.
Freshman Francesca Chimera was 4 for 4 with 3 doubles and a single and also had 2 RBI’s; Sophomore Jessica Chappell was 3 for 4 with 2 singles and a triple and 1 RBI; and Sophomore Karina LaBarbera had a clutch double in the 5th inning which scored 2 runs.
Good Luck to our softball teams who play OPRF today. Varsity softball is at OPRF and JV will play at Willard. Game time is 4:30 PM.
March 31
Trinity Softball is off to a great start by going 5-1. We opened up the season against Notre Dame and while dodging snow flakes we were able to win 11-0. Emma-Leigh Strock, Emily Landa, and Becca Madormo had a combined no hitter. Monica Albano was the hitting star. She went 2 fro 2 with 2 Doubles and 2 Rbi's. Laura Eichenold also had a big game going 3 for 3 with 3 rbi's.
Our 2nd game of the year came against Driscoll Academy. We had a huge game on both sides of the field. We won 14-0. Emma-Leigh Strock and Emily Landa combined for our second straight no hitter. On offense Amanda Ramirez got us going from the leadoff position. She scored 3 times in the first three innings. Laura Eichenold was 2 for 4 with 3 ribi's. Annalis Matta was also 2 for 2 and scored 2 times.
On Mar 26th we were able to get our DH in against Mt. Assisi our first Red Division opponent. The first game we were able to jump out to a 2-0 lead when Erica LeCoure drove in Monica Albano and Vivi Castellanos in the 2nd inning. We tacked on one more run in the 3rd when Annie Logisz walked and stole 2nd base. Monica Albano singled to center to drive in Annie. Mt. Assisi came back and scored 4 runs in the 4th giving them a 4-3 lead. We came back in the fifth and scored 3. The big hit was a Laura Eichenold triple scoring Annalis Matta and Amanda Ramirez. We tacked on 2 more runs in the 6th all with 2 outs. An rbi single by Ramirez and a rbi single by Annie Logisz. Emma Leigh Strock went all 7 innings striking out 9 and only giving up 3 ER.
In the second game vs Mt Assisi we were down 4-3 going into the the bottom of the 7th. When Emma-Leigh Strock started the inning off with a single, Laura Wambach pinch ran for her. Amanda Ramirez walked with one out. A wild pitch moved them both over to second and third with 2 outs Annie Logisz won the game with a double to right field. Emily Landa pitched a terrific game to get her first win of the season.
On Sat March 29th we played Resurrection our second red division game. We came up a little short in the first game losing 2-0, but we played great. We had runners on base throughout the game but just coudn't get that big hit. Emma Leigh Strock pitched her heart out. She struck out 6 and only gave up 5 hits. She is now 3-1.
In the second game we came out swinging. We won 11-1. Monica Albano went 3 for 4 with a double, a triple, and a homerun. She had 3 rbi's and 3 runs scored. Vivi Castellanos was 3 for 3 with two doubles and a Homerun. Monica and Vivi went back to back with the homeruns in the 6th inning. Erica LeCoure went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Lauren Wambach went 2 for 4 with a double. Emily Landa pitched wonderfully. She only gave up 3 hits and 1 er. She is now 2-0. As a team we are 5-1 overall and 1-1 in the GCAC red division.
March 12
Trinity sees four-class system a benefit
By TIM STABLEIN
The four-class system in the state tournament has the complete support of Trinity softball coach Bob Osborne.
It's easy to understand why Osborne is thrilled beyond belief to be in Class 3A for the 2008 state tournament.
The Blazers will no longer have to worry about getting past neighborhood rivals Fenwick and perennial state power
Oak Park-River Forest just to reach the super sectional.
The decision by the IHSA to expand to four classes form two came at the right time with Trinity having the talent, at least on paper, to improve upon last year's 22-8 overall record.
"I really believe we are a top10 team," Osborne said. "Now we have to go out and prove it."
The Blazers won a Class AA regional title a year ago and lost to OPRF in the sectional semifinals.
Osborne expects Elmwood Park,
Ridgewood, Riverside-Brookfield and Fenton to be the top teams along with Trinity in a sectional field when the pairings are released down the road.
"I think we have a shot to get downstate," Osborne said. "It all depends on match-ups and staying healthy. I have to get the girls to believe we can do this. Last year we were rebuilding. This year we are rebuilt."
Another change for the Blazers this spring will be competing in the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference (GCAC) Red Division for the first time. Resurrection is the preseason favorite in the division.
Trinity played in the GCAC White Division in the regular season a year ago and placed first with a 5-0 record.
The Blazers played in the postseason GCAC Red Division Tournament and finished in fifth place. Trinity was the runner-up in 2007.
"We play a lot of the Red Division teams every year," Osborne said. "The Red Division is a lot harder. We have to go in there and prove we can compete. I think we can win it if a couple rolls go our way."
The top player returning for the Blazers is junior Monica Albano, who was the GCAC White Division player of the year last spring.
Albano, a three-year starter on the basketball team, hit .567 last season with nine home runs, 10 doubles and 10 triples. She will play shortstop again this season.
"I believe Monica is the best unknown player in the state of
Illinois," Osborne said. "Around here people know about her. I think she's the best player in the area outside of pitchers. I would like to see anybody who can field or hit any better than Monica Albano."
The Blazers are more than just Monica Albano.
Another standout for the Blazers is sophomore catcher Laura Eichenold, who will bat leadoff again this season. She had a great rookie season, hitting .495 with 36 runs scored, 52 hits and 21 stolen bases.
Junior Erica LeCoure and freshman Erin Baldwin will battle it out for the starting job at first base.
The entire outfield returns for the Blazers with junior Annie Logisz, and sophomores Taylor Golden and Amanda Ramirez. Logisz hit .409 with 26 RBIs and 33 runs scored last spring, while Ramirez finished at .350 with 14 stolen bases and 21 runs scored.
Sophomore Vivi Castellanos can play second base or in the outfield, while senior Lauren Wambach returns at third base. Junior Cora Tassone is another candidate for an outfield job.
The Blazers hit .358 as a team in '07 with 17 home runs and 85 stolen bases in 94 attempts.
"We're going to score a lot of runs," Osborne said. "Last year was my best hitting team ever, and I think we will be even stronger and faster this year."
Trinity also returns experience in the pitching department, which is a must-have to even think about making it downstate.
Trinity will rely upon juniors Emma-Leigh Strock and Emma Landa to get the job done inside the white circle. Strock was 15-7 with an ERA of 3.20, while Landa had seven wins to go along with an ERA of 2.50.
