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Bella Masini stands outside of Hammerschmidt Chapel as she discusses her softball career.

Bella Masini continues to develop in second year with Bluejays

“I specifically remember on the last day of school [in fifth grade] I wore my [Naperville] Diamonds jersey and I was just so excited to play [softball].” The passion for the game that sophomore second baseman Bella Masini displayed in …

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Lauren Williams races to a second place finish at the CCIW Championships on Oct. 27.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Anderson

Williams leads XC team with great ability and attitude

“Lauren Williams has put herself as one of the best runners of all-time at Elmhurst College,” Erik Guta, head coach of the women’s cross country team, said after

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Tomis sets field goal record, earns CCIW honors in first year at Elmhurst College

Junior David Tomis, the kicker on EC’s football team, has recently made history with his 51-yard field goal in the game on Oct. 6 against Augustana College. The

Katie Baschen intercepts an opposing player.
Photo by Kim McElheny

Baschen sisters lead women’s soccer team, plan for the future

Senior twin co-captains Katie and Amy Baschen’s soccer career started where many children start, the YMCA. “Everyone in our family played soccer when we were growing up,” Katie said.

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Duggan warms up before her match against Carthage College on Sept. 18.

Transfer student Annie Duggan getting back into the swing of things

With only four matches left until the CCIW Championships, transfer student and co-captain of the women’s tennis team Annie Duggan has already beaten the top players at St.

Coaches announce the athletes to watch for the fall 2012 season

Women’s XC  Senior Lauren Williams is a Bluejay athlete to keep an eye out for this year. “Lauren was able to qualify for Track nationals in the 1500 meter run

EC senior Zach Hofer (5) races to make the force play at third base in the ‘Jays 11-3 win over North Central College on April 15. Photo by Peter Flockencier

EC senior Zach Hofer leads ‘Jays batting despite missing games due to ‘freak’ injury

If you know your sketch comedy shows, odds are you’ve seen MadTV and are familiar with the finicky manicurist Ms. Swan.  Ask senior Zach Hofer - he’ll tell

EC senior Kate-Leigh Pilson began throwing javelin in college. Photo by Rick Schneider

EC senior Kate-Leigh Pilson finds her passion lies with throwing for track team

Most little girls grow up dreaming of becoming a ballerina or possibly the next Mia Hamm, but not Kate-Leigh Pilson. By fifth grade, Pilson had her eyes on

EC senior Ryan Earley has posted a 19-4 overall record this season. Photo by Emily Mohney

EC senior Ryan Earley sets goal to achieve All-American status by end of season

After knotting up his wrestling shoes not once, not twice, but exactly three times, senior Ryan Earley takes his place on the mat. “I’m very superstitious,” said Earley. Focused

EC freshman Tess Godhardt guards a North Central player in the ‘Jays’ 63-60 win over North Central on Feb. 1. Photo by Sarah Schauf

EC freshman Tess Godhardt makes an impact on the basketball court her first year

She is the Bluejays’ second leading scorer in women’s basketball, she leads the league in offensive boards, she is ranked third overall in rebounding in the CCIW, and

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