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36 | July 14, 2016 | The tinley junction sports tinleyjunction.com COLLEGE COACHES AND PRO TRAINING We are looking for a few elite players to join our team and enter into the Illinois Crush Upper Level Program for the 2017 Season. Oak Prairie Jr High 15161 Gougar Rd, Lockport, IL (In case of rain, alternate location will be posted) For private Tryouts, please email RMS@HTCFLOORING.COM for details For inquiries, visit: www.illinoiscrush.com gunther From Page 38 being flexible, being coachable.” Tinley Park softball coach Wendy Podbielniak knew Gunther could succeed at that level. “Coaching a kid like Alyssa Gunther was an absolute honor,” Podbielniak said. “Gunnie is the type of athlete that makes everyone around her a better player and coach. It was a pleasure to coach such a great athlete and student. But more than anything, an exceptional human being.” The Illini finished a game or two below .500 in Gunther’s first two seasons. But this past spring, as she started all 59 games at first base, they went 36-23 and had a winning record (12-11) in the Big Ten. It marked the fifth-most wins in program history, their first NCAA Regional appearance since 2010 and fifth overall trip to the NCAA Tournament. While Gunther’s average fell off some to .324, she still had some great numbers. She scored 39 runs while knocking in 23. She had nine extra base hits, including a pair of homers, and eight stolen bases. But perhaps the most incredible stat was that she only made two errors at first base all season, which resulted in a .995 fielding percentage. “The biggest differences are the speed of the game and the intensity,” said Gunther of the difference between high school ball and $2 college. “But you are also traveling the country. It’s a pretty heavy commitment.” While Gunther wants to be a little more consistent her senior season, she’s also embracing the leadership role for the Illini. “When I was at Tinley Park, it was more of a leadership role by example,” Gunther said. “Coach Pod would look for me as a coach on the field. We had a lot of good freshman [in 2013], and I got comfortable with that leadership role. “So now people [at the U of I] look up to me a lot and respect me. I’ve gone a long way to get that leadership role.” Weekly Deal Hot Fudge Sundae Valid Only: Mon, July 18 - Sun, July 24 Flavor of the Day: Thursday, July 14 Crazy for Cookie Dough Friday, July 15 Caramel Cashew Saturday, July 16 Oreo Overload Sunday, July 17 Really Reese's Monday, July 18 Double Strawberry Tuesday, July 19 Butter Brickle Wednesday, July 20 Butterfinger Pecan Athlete of the Month Vote July 10-25 on these 22nd Century Media Websites: OPPrairie.com • TinleyJunction.com You decide Tinley Park Orland Park Matteson Homewood 18248 Sayre Ave. 708.444.0004 9130 159th St. 708.590.6334 20716 Cicero Ave. 708.748.7048 850 W. 183rd St. 708.922.2222
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