IHSA Sectional Softball Semifinals: Lakes vs Carmel

The Lakes lineup for the National Anthem just before the seat of the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel's catcher, Amanda Elert (right) has a quick meeting with her pitcher, Claire Petrus (left) after the Lakes scored 3 runs to start the game during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Claire Petrus starting off pitching well during the softball sectional semifinal against Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Claire Petrus starting off pitching well during the softball sectional semifinal against Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Taylor Ganan throwing one in from center field during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes junior Ally Perdue starting off pitching well during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes sophomore Jennifer Reed (41) making an excellent infield catch during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Claire Petrus having a hit during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Sarah Koesser high-fiving her Coach Jason Raymond (left) as she makes her way home after hitting a homer during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Sarah Koesser smiling as she runs towards home plate after slamming a home run during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes senior Lauren Clark (30) throwing the ball to freshmen, Rachel Becker (15) during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Amanda Elert reacts after her team hit a second home run during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel sophomore Jennifer Giesey smiling as she runs towards home plate after hitting the second home run for her team during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes junior Ally Perdue having a hit during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes sophomore Jennifer Reed having a hit during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel sophomore Jennifer Giesey making an excellent infield catch during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Jenny Behan scooping up a grounder and throwing to first during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel sophomore Karina Falkstrom having a hit during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes freshmen Rachel Becker letting one get by her during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Jenny Behan having a hit during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Sarah Koesser boggling a grounder but eventually getting it to first for an out on the Lakes during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Taylor Ganan just missing a catch out in center field during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Anne Poll mishandling a catch out in left field during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes senior Cassidy Schaar (3) high-fiving sophomore Karlie Rotunno (6) after she hit a double brining in a couple runs during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Jenny Behan (white) slides safely into second as Lakes sophomore Jennifer Reed (black) mishandles a catch during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Sarah Koesser (left) smiling after her team condraduated her on hitting another home run during the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes sophomore Jennifer Reed (41) covering first and helping get Carmel sophomore Karina Falkstrom (25) out at first during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes senior Lauren Clark cheering for her Eagles during the softball sectional semifinal against Carmel on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel senior Jenny Behan grabbing a bunt and throwing to first for an out on the Lakes during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes sophomore Karlie Rotunno grabbing a bunt and throwing to first for an out on Carmel during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes Catcher, sophomore, Karlie Rotunno (6) tagging out Carmel sophomore Jennifer Giesey (22) as she tries to beat her to home during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes Catcher, sophomore, Karlie Rotunno, tagging out Carmel senior Jenny Behan (14) as she tries to slide into home during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Lakes sophomore Karlie Rotunno happy with herself after making two great tag outs on Carmel at home during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Lakes come in for one final huddle just before starting the seventh inning down4  runs to Carmel during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel junior Claire Petrus reacts after helping her team beat the Lakes 12-8 during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel's Amanda Elert (left) jump hugging Sarah Koesser (right) after they win the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes 12-8 on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel celebrates the win of the softball sectional semifinal against the Lakes 12-8 on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel's Coaches Shane Schueneman (left) and Jason Raymond (right) talk with their team after they beat the Lakes 12-8 during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Carmel's Coaches Shane Schueneman (left) and Jason Raymond (right) talk with their team after they beat the Lakes 12-8 during the softball sectional semifinal on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grayslake Central High School.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)