IHSA Softball Sectional Semifinals: Lake Zurich vs Libertyville

Lake Zurich Senior Olivia Schneider (12) starting off as Pitcher during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich has a meeting after shutting out Libertyville in the first inning during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Junior Michaela Mooney (9) starting off as Pitcher during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Sophomore Jessie Lauret (2) getting Lake Zurich Freshman Sarah Schnecker out at Second and throws to first for an attempted double play during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Katie Brown (4) having a successful bunt while batting during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Taylor Oberman (4) covering First but mishandles an awkward throw resulting in Lake Zurich getting on base during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Taylor Oberman (Orange) diving to tag out Lake Zurich Senior Maria Schroeder after getting caught between Second and Third during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Taylor Zoellick cheering for her Wildcats after a great inning against Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior McKenna Larson (10) having a solid catch out in Right Field during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Taylor Zoellick (10) grabbing a grounder and throwing it in from Left Field during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Andi Katz (Catcher) mis-tagging Lake Zurich Senior Vivian Juarez (5) who ends up scoring a run for her team during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Katie Brown (4) high-riving Freshmen Sarah Schnecker after some great runs during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Coach Elissa Wisneiwski talks with her Wildcats during a brief timeout during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Maddie Minneci (8) making a solid connection at bat during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Freshmen Kenzie Rother (12) having a successful bunt against Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Junior Michaela Mooney (9) hugging Senior, Taylor Oberman (Left) after hitting her second infield home run against Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Sophomore Katie Malek (6) is called in after their starting pitcher walked in a run for Libertyville during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Sophomore Jessie Lauret (2) grabbing a grounder and throwing to first for an attempted out on Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Taylor Zoellick (10) grabbing a grounder and throwing it in from Left Field during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Taylor Zoellick (10) grabbing a grounder and throwing it in from Left Field during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Katie Brown (4) having another solid connection while batting against Libertyville during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Senior Katie Brown making an excellent catch out in Left Field during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Taylor Zoellick (10) high-riving her coach Elissa Wisniewski after having a great hit against Lake Zurich during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich Sophomore Vanessa DiVincenzo (1) is swarmed by her team after helping them make a comeback from being down in the top of the seventh during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville 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 Semifinals game against Libertyville at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Haley Alban (5) comes in to Pitch in the bottom of the Seventh inning during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Haley Alban (Left) talks with Catcher, Senior, Andi Katz (Right) late in the Seventh Inning during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Lake Zurich at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich celebrates the win after coming back from being down and finishing strong, beating Libertyville 12-9 in the Seventh Inning during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich wins the Softball Sectional Semifinals game against Libertyville 12-9 after making a great comeback at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Lake Zurich celebrates the win by high-riving their fans after coming back from being down and finishing strong, beating Libertyville 12-9 in the Seventh Inning during the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Seniors Taylor Zoellick (10) hugging Andi Katz (Right) with emotions setting in after Lake Zurich made a comeback in the Seventh Inning and eventually winning the Softball Sectional Semifinals game at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media