Palos 118’s South Middle School Softball Finishes First in SWIC Conference

Palos South Middle School’s boys’ and girls’ softball teams finished their season in first place in the Southwest Interscholastic Conference (SWIC). Both Cardinal squads finished with regular season records of ten wins and just one loss each.

The boys team scored 105 runs during the season allowing only 13 runs in total. In the SWIC tournament game, the boys’ team nabbed 4th place. Max Adduci was named the Palos South Conference MVP.

Coach Ashley Partin said that the team dominated this year in fielding, with few errors, and effective communication during game play.

“I’m extremely proud of the teamwork and dedication of our players this season,” she said.

After an early season loss, the girls team racked up over 100 strikeouts for the season, 83 runs scored, and only 25 runs allowed. The girls’ team placed first in the SWIC Conference, and second place in the tournament game against Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School (OLHMS.) Addison Karlin was named the girls’ team Conference MVP.

“This team has been such a joy for us to coach, and we will miss all our 8th graders dearly next year,” said Coaches Brigid Englehart and Emily Thompson.