St. Edward's Alaina Nolan (3) reacts to her 500th career strikeout in the third inning against the host Royals during the Larkin Tournament at the Elgin Sports Complex on Saturday, April 18, 2025. (H.

Watching her in action in the circle, it’s readily apparent St. Edward pitcher Alaina Nolan has her head in the game. A junior right-hander in her third varsity season as the team’s ace, Nolan ...

St. Edward's Sarah Gurley, right, high-fives with Francesca Buono after scoring a run against Aurora Christian during a game at the Elgin Sports Complex on Wednesday, April, 23, 2025.