36 | July 7, 2016 | The New Lenox Patriot sports newlenoxpatriot.com Athlete of the Month LW North’s Molly Kapala wins June competition Bill Jones, Managing Editor Lincoln-Way North softball graduate Molly Kapala is off to play college ball at St. Joseph University on a softball scholarship after taking part in the last season for the Phoenix. On her way to college, she claimed the title of Athlete of the Month by receiving the most votes for the June recognition from 22nd Century Media Southwest. The Athlete of the Month competition pits featured Athlete of the Week selections from our south suburban newspapers against one another in an online voting competition. July’s contest is to begin Sunday, July 10. To vote, visit NewLenox Patriot.com, hover over the Lincoln-Way North’s Molly Kapala, a graduate heading to St. Joseph University on a softball scholarship, recently earned the title of June Athlete of the Month from 22nd Century Media Southwest. 22nd Century Media File Photo “Sports” menu tab and click “Athlete of the Month.” Readers can vote once per session per valid email address. Voting ends at 5 p.m. July 25. All athletes featured in the June Athlete of the Week sports interviews are automatically entered into the contest. TRYOUT DATES • Free Tryouts, Pre-registration Is Required • 2 Teams At Each Age Level • Tryouts Held At The Bo Jackson Dome In Lockport www.CangelosiSparks.com 8U- JULY 14 & 15 9U- JULY 14 & 15 10U- JULY 14 & 15 11U- JULY 12 & 13 12U- JULY 12 & 13 13U- JULY 20 & 21 14U- JULY 18 & 19 15U- JULY 22 & 23 HS- JULY 25,26,27 CHECK WEBSITE FOR TIMES & INFO
newlenoxpatriot.com opprairie.com SportS sports The the orland New Lenox park Patriot prairie | July 7, 2016 | 35 37 Team 22: baseball The staff of 22nd Century Media chose the best baseball student-athletes — based on coach recommendations and player statistics — in its seven-town southwest suburban coverage area to place on one super team. This team is made up of players from Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln- Way East, Lincoln-Way North, Lincoln-Way West, Providence Catholic, Andrew, Tinley Park, Lockport Township and Sandburg high schools. —Compiled by 22nd Century Media staff FIRST TEAM P: Kevin Lane, junior, Sandburg 8-0, 1.5 ERA, 60 K. All-SWSC Blue. It is hard to argue with Lane’s numbers this past season, as the hurler went undefeated, amassing a ridiculous number of strikeouts on the season. P: Tyler Zarembka, junior, Providence 7-2, 1.62 ERA, 36 K. The Celtics’ Zarembka and Connor Hilty were practically interchangeable this season, but Zarembka took a slight advantage in ERA and strikeouts. C: Cody McArthur, junior, Tinley .422, 37 RBI, 31 R, 14 doubles, 3 HR, 17 BB. McArthur’s hot bat and play behind the plate helped the Titans to the best regular season record in the school’s history. 1B: Jackson Dvorak, senior, Providence .368, 9 doubles, 34 RBI, 20 R. All-CCL Blue. On a state championship team stacked with talent, Dvorak still found a way to stand out with a solid bat and defense on the diamond. 2B: Mike Madej, senior, Providence .446, 17 doubles, 30 RBI, 45 R. All-CCL Blue. Committed to Purdue, Madej only improved his already stellar junior season numbers and played an integral infield role in the Celtics’ state titles. SS: Ben Troike, senior, LW North .359, 15 RBI, 33 R, .565 SLG. All-SWSC Red. The Phoenix leadoff hitter is committed to the University of Illinois after a stellar final high school season. 3B: Ryan Hastings, senior, LW West .407, 12 doubles, 24 RBI, 25 R, 10 BB, .659 SLG. All-SWSC Red. Hastings had a big bat, but he was just as big on defense. He also earned a full academic scholarship to the University of Alabama. OF: Cam Post, junior, LW Central .421. All-SWSC Red. Post led the Knights in both RBI and doubles, as well as being the most versatile player on the roster, playing catcher, third, outfield and designated hitter this past season. HONORABLE MENTION OF: Matt Waznis, senior, Providence .316, 8 doubles, 4 HRs, 42 RBI, 27 R. Waznis was another key player in the Celtics state championship squad, with a powerful bat and bombastic RBI numbers on the season. OF: Nick Figus, senior, LW North .398, 12 doubles, 18 RBI, 29 R, .551 SLG. The Phoenix outfielder posted big numbers in his final high school season to help the Frankfort program end its run on a positive note. DH: Colin Kelly, junior, Tinley .500, 20 RBI, 38 R, 10 doubles, 15 SB. In a strong year for the Titans, Kelly’s bat rang out most often. He also proved a danger when stealing bases, and went 4-1 with a 1.9 ERA as a pitcher. P: Ben Davis, junior, Lockport; Connor Lowman, junior, LW West. IF: Colin Winston, senior, Andrew; Joey McGuire, senior, Lockport; Matt Monahan, senior, LW West; Brandon Skopick, senior, LW East; Connor Callaghan, senior, Andrew; Mike Carey, sophomore, Andrew; Gavin Lovesky, junior, Lockport; Eric Papierski, junior, Sandburg, Tom Szczasny, senior, LW North. SECOND TEAM P: Connor Hilty, senior, Providence 7-2, 1.83 ERA, 32 Ks. P: Ryan Gabriel, junior, Lockport 6-1, 2.04 ERA, 32 Ks. C: Ben Zordani, senior, LW West .390, 12 doubles, .620 SLG, 26 RBI. All-SWSC Red. 1B: Hunter Smith, senior, LW East .386, 3 HR, 27 RBI, 17 BB. All-SWSC Blue. 2B: Anthony Cocco, senior, Lockport .348, 11 doubles, 32 RBI, .600 SLG. All-SWSC Blue. SS: Branden Comia, sophomore, Sandburg .351, 11 doubles, 23 RBI, 8 SB. All-SWSC Blue. 3B: Zack Pych, senior, Providence .378, 9 doubles, 23 RBI, 37 R. All-CCL Blue. OF: Ryan McWilliams, sophomore, LW Central .372, .468 OBP, 24 R, 11 SB. All-SWSC Red. OF: Joe Paparelli, senior, LW West .325, 16 RBI, 23 R, 16 BB, .416 SLG. All-SWSC Red. OF: A.J. Ashley, junior, LW West .303, 24 RBI, 22 R, .485 SLG. DH: Austin Franczak, junior, Tinley .453, 35 RBI, 28 R, 14 doubles, 7 SB.