Barbara Joan

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While the Oak Park and River Forest High School varsity softball team pursues a third straight Class 4A state title, the freshmen team has already turned in a banner season. The Huskies finished with a 19-1 record, including a 10-0 mark as the West Suburban Conference Silver Division champions. Alex Prouty and Emma Brandt led the pitching staff, while catcher Lucy Goodwin and shortstop Sydney Ross anchored the team defensively. In terms of hitting, everybody contributed.

OPRF senior middle Jack Valenti (#16) drives in the middle as OPRF junior setter Sean Califf (#14)decides whether to set in the offense outside hitter Lucas Schattauer or Valenti. (Photo by Kim Rasmussen) Outlook: Led by Ben Hancock, OPRF got back to the state quarterfinals in 2017. The Huskies were once frequent visitors to that stage, and with the promising young talent in place don't be surprised if the season once again ends in another trip to Hoffman Estates.