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Athlete of the Week: LaSota Helps Stagg Stay Unbeaten

Senior pitcher Lea LaSota is mowing down opponents as the Chargers' softball team boasts a 12-0 record.

softball team has charged out to a 12-0 start this season, thanks largely to the pitching of senior Lea LaSota.

LaSota improved to 11-0 (with one save) on the season as the Chargers beat Reavis 3-2 on Saturday. She allowed just one earned run on five hits and struck out 12. She also laid down a successful squeeze bunt to bring home Stagg’s third run of the game.

LaSota pitched out of trouble on Monday in what was perhaps her biggest test of the season, as the Chargers won 4-3. LaSota had seven strikeouts in that game.

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LaSota got the save after coming on in relief against Joliet Central. She struck out nine in Stagg's 7-3 victory. She struck out 12 in a 2-0 win against Joliet West on Thursday.

For her efforts, LaSota has been named Patch’s Athlete of the Week.

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