PLAYERS TO WATCH

Lanie Callaghan
Kaneland, Jr., CF
Callaghan will be looking to build off a sophomore season in which she batted .500 with 28 RBIs for the Knights, who had 31 victories in 2012.

Paige Kuefler
Kaneland, So., 3B
Kaneland isn't banking on a sophomore slump from Kuefler, although slumping even a little from a .541, 51-RBI season still would be pretty solid.

Alyssa Fernandez
St. Francis, Sr., IF
Spartans coach Ralph Remus touts Fernandez as one of the top shortstops around. She batted .571 with nine home runs and 44 RBIs in 2012.

Mickey Goetz
St. Charles North, Jr., SS/P
The twin sister of boys basketball player Alec Goetz – who North coach Tom Poulin just coached on the hardwood – brings plenty of versatility to the table.

Olivia Lorenzini
St. Charles East, Sr., RF
East coach Kelly Horan's optimism for the season hinges in part on Lorenzini, a seasoned player with an impressive arm and power-hitting prowess.

Angie Morrow
Burlington Central, So., P
Wisconsin recruit had 15 wins and a 1.62 in her debut season, helping Central to 28 wins and a 3A regional title.

Lexi Perez
St. Charles East, Sr., SS
A varsity contributor since her freshman season, the Winona State (Minn.) recruit batted .326 and stole 40 bases as a junior.