IHSA Girls Softball Sectional Championship: Lake Zurich vs Warren

Warren's Blue Devils ready in their war paint just before the battle begins against Lake Zurich for the Softball Sectional Championship at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Freshmen Amanda Guercio (16) making a solid connection during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Olivia Schneider (12) started off and ended as the pitcher during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Sophomore Crystal Pennell (9) having a successful bunt during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Maria Schroeder (14) making a diving catch to grab an infield pop-up by Warren during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Vivian Juarez (5) having another great hit during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Senior Jana Wagner (27) starting off as Pitcher during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior McKenna Larson (10) sliding into third base where Warren Senior Megan Scott (Blue) is ready to tag her out during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Sophomore Katie Malek (6) is brought in to Pitch after the previous pitcher walked in a run during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Junior Emily Poremba (2) making a connection while batting against Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior McKenna Larson (10) grabbing a ball out in Right Field and throwing it home during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Junior Rachele Belletini (8) high-fiving Senior, Megan Scott (5), after Warren scores a few runs on Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Maria Schroeder (14) blasting one into the outfield during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Maria Schroeder (14) out at home, Warren Catcher, Senior, Jodie Hurd throwing to first for another out on Lake Zurich ultimately becoming a triple play during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Junior Amber Leneau (11) having multiple great hits throughout the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich First Basemen, Senior, Mallory Parsons (13) stopping a grounder in the infield but doesn't get it to first in time, during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Junior Rachele Belletini (8) smiling while running the bases after blasting a three run homer during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Head Coach Bryan McNulty  (Center) talks with his Blue Devils after an intense inning during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich crowds around home plate to greet Freshmen Amanda Guercio (16) after she hit a home run during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Senior Jenny Carpenter (29) comes in to finish the game as Pitcher during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Senior Jana Wagner cheering for her team during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Olivia Schneider cheering for her team during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Freshmen Amanda Guercio (16) having another great hit during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Junior Shannon McKeon (20) hitting one into the outfield during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Vivian Juarez (5) grabbing an excellent catch out in Center Field during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Warren at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Senior Megan Scott (5) making a great connection during the Softball Sectional Championship game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Junior Shannon McKeon (20) grabbing a grounder and throwing to first for an out on Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren players hugging each other after taking the win against Lake Zurich 12-9 during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren players hugging each other after taking the win against Lake Zurich 12-9 during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Seniors, Jodie Hurd (Catcher) hugging Megan Scott after beating Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren players hugging each other after taking the win against Lake Zurich in the Softball Sectional Championship game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren Seniors, Jodie Hurd (Right) and Michelle Vasen (Left) hugging after taking the Softball Sectional Championship against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren's finishing Pitcher, Senior, Jenny Carpenter (Right) hugging Megan Scott after taking the Softball Sectional Championship title against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren hoists up the Softball Sectional Championship plaque after beating Lake Zurich 12-9 at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren hoists up the Softball Sectional Championship plaque after beating Lake Zurich 12-9 at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Warren posing with their Softball Sectional Championship plaque after beating Lake Zurich in the seventh inning at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media