UPDATE: Oak Forest's Larsen Gets The Biggest Roar from the Crowd
Oak Forest pitching sensation Emily Larsen was working her magic for the Bengals in regional play. She also was working the crowd in Patch's weekly MVP balloting. Larsen outpolled 11 others to become eligible for May Patch Athlete of the Month honors.
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Rickey Dorsey
9:22 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I guess I have to vote for Lilek, who broke our hearts at Illiana Christian on Saturday afternoon. He was impressive in his victory over our Vikings!!!
Ron Kremer
9:32 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Lilek is a good one. And he will be part of a pitching-rich sectional cast at Lincoln-Way West this week. Any predictions?
Ron Kremer
10:34 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
P.Y.T.: Forkin has been one of the heroes in Sandburg's recenty surge. Do you think the Eagles will continue to soar in sectional play?
P.Y.T.
11:05 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
WIth Ellie around, they can't lose! She's a wonderful athlete AND an incredible human being. Well-rounded! Signed with Syracuse, I think??? That's what I heard. And no, I am not related to her, just know who she is, and think the world of her!
Ron Kremer
11:34 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
P.Y.T.: Yes, Forkin is committed to Syracuse.
P.Y.T.
11:07 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I think Syracuse, now that I am looking, somewhere on the east coast I think she signed with? Do you know, Ron? Which ever school gets her will be 100% lucky. She's a great student, person and athlete! (not that the others in this poll are not, I just don't know them) LOL
Jourdan Skirha
11:19 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
emily larsen all the way, she is the biggest team
player i know, and has the biggest heart.. with a great arm!
Lisa Rivera
12:25 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ellie Forkin deserves this honor! I have never seen a kid who plays with more heart and intensity!!!! She leaves it all on the field!!!
Nicole Schuch
12:59 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ellie Forkin all the way! She is an amazing athlete that deserves this recognition!!
Blain
3:16 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I am Ellie's hitting and travel coach. She deserves this more than anybody because of how hard she works. She has improve so much from late year. She has become a complete hitter. She hits foe average and power. She is a corner stone to the A's organization and also my 4 hitter on my team. She is a great hitter and should b the player of the week.
zap
3:18 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Steph Lorenz!!!!!!""all the way she deserves this honor, can not say amazing with out saying steph, great pitcher, great ball player most of all great person....
priscilla rios
10:43 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Emily larsen no doubt she is the biggest team player and will do any thing for team win
Naomii Rios
11:03 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Emily Larsen! Great team player with an amazing arm! She brings the heat for the Lady Bengals!
Nicole Gonzalez
11:13 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Ellie Forkin!!!! Great person! Great player!
Chris lacy
1:00 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Emily larsen cause she is hot and wants me and awesome at pitching
Murray Schultz
1:14 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Bobby Kametas is truly an outstanding player as well as a fine human being. No doubt, he gets my vote!
Dave
9:43 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Ellie really deserves this award. Not only does she do great things for her team she is a great inspiration to our 9u travel team that helps with. Our girls really look up to her. She shows them how to work hard and love the game. Please give her your vote.
Pat
11:44 am on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Stephanie Lorenz has been a softball player since she was 6y/o. Her transition from being a recreational player to a travel ball player required a tremendous amount of determination and ambition needed to succeed. With the help of coaches Popp, Dundee, Cairo and Ball she has been blessed in the wonderful sport of softball. GO REDBIRDS
Bobby Godinez
1:20 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
All great athletes but Ellie deserves MVP
Mark Garrett
2:52 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Ellie is the one!
Karlee
10:14 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2012
I think your system is flawed. how does one kid jump ahead a hundred votes in a few seconds while I reload the page?
Lloyd Wright
3:44 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ellie Forkin
Mary Restko
4:54 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ellie Forkin deserves this honor. I am related and am prejudiced, but she truly deserves this! She has worked to become an MVP and shows it in every game!
Joyce
7:38 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Ellie Forkin
She is a great person and really works to become a better player.
delux
10:04 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Emily, Steph and Ellie are great kids! period atta girl