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Chicago Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Keira Kelly, who will study marketing at Kansas, sees soccer as easy sell at St. Charles North. ‘Hard to leave.'
Keira Kelly watched the past four years at St. Charles North flash right before her eyes. The senior midfielder was caught in a whirlwind of emotions, memories and sharp reflection. 'I think it's incredible to be with this group of girls,' Kelly said afterward. 'It's going to be really hard to leave this team. I've learned being part of this program that we stand by each other. 'And we fight for each other.' That fight, for now, came to an end Friday for the North Stars in a 6-0 loss to Wheaton Warrenville South in the Class 3A Glenbard West Sectional championship game in Glen Ellyn. Kelly generated four shots on goal for St. Charles North (11-6-3), which was aiming for a third straight sectional title. The bittersweet result didn't dull a remarkable career and legacy for Kelly. As a sophomore, the three-year varsity regular played in the supersectional. She also saw action last spring in a state championship game setback to New Trier that was decided by penalty kicks. 'I was placed in different roles throughout the years,' Kelly said. 'I think this year, it was really about how to keep the team going. It was about how to help players if they had problems off the field or just be that confidence boost for the girls. 'I think that made me very communicative.' Senior defender Courtney Suhr fought back tears talking about a friendship with Kelly that began when they played together in a recreational league at age 5. The two are set to be roommates at Kansas, where they both hope to participate in club soccer. 'We've seen each other grow,' Suhr said. 'We've been on club teams where we've been torn apart and now our high school team. Keira is one of my favorite people ever. 'She's very strong and courageous and it definitely translates onto the field because nothing ever gets past her. She always dominates on the field.' Kelly finished the season with two goals and an assist, but St. Charles North coach Brian Harks said her impact transcends numbers. She was the connecting thread and an emotional spark. The intangibles told everything. 'She does so many little things that help make her teammates look good,' Harks said. 'She makes the play or the pass that sets up the play that leads to a big goal. 'It doesn't matter the stakes of the game or if it's a practice, Keira is a tremendous competitor who leads by example.' While subtle in being a difference-maker, Kelly brought a distinctive quality to her style of play that carried larger consequences. 'I like to pass and give-and-go quickly,' she said. 'I think I'm a very strong player, on and off the ball. I think I connect with the team really well. 'We all hang out together outside of soccer. We bond a lot, and I'm very supportive and helpful.' Her brother Liam, is four years older and was a standout for the boys soccer team at St. Charles North. He was her earliest inspiration. His manner and ease brought her to the game. 'I actually wanted to play because of him,' she said. 'I wanted to become who he was on the field. I watched him, and he was a huge reason why I fell in love with the game,' Creative off the field, Kelly and Suhr managed the team's social media accounts and came up with original material. Kelly also draws and paints when she's not playing the game. Kelly, who intends to study marketing in college, has always found joy in playing soccer. 'This is your family, you play for them and you love the game,' Kelly said. 'You play for the little girl you once were and for those who want to be you.'
Chicago Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Baseball and softball scores scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage RESULTS HIGH SCHOOLS BASEBALL CLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINAL ST. LAURENCE Tinley Park 2, Crete-Monee 0 Tinley (18-16): Austin Brazitis 6 IP, 2 H, 8 Ks. Danny Weed 2-for-3, double, run, RBI. GIRLS SOCCER CLASS 3A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FREMD Libertyville 2, Fremd 1 GLENBARD WEST Wheaton Warrenville South 6, St. Charles North 0 JOLIET WEST Lincoln-Way East 3, Lincoln-Way Central 0 NAPERVILLE NORTH Naperville North 2, Neuqua Valley 1 Naperville North (15-5-3): Claire DeCook 2 goals. CLASS 2A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP KANKAKEE Providence 3, St. Laurence 1 SOFTBALL CLASS 4A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ANDREW Lincoln-Way West 2, Andrew 0 BENET Marist 10, Benet 0 (5 innings) Marist (33-2): Lexi Kyros 3-for-4, 3-run HR, 5 RBIs. Bree Hanik 2-for-4, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs. Ellie Holmstrom 3-for-3, 2 runs, RBI. BUFFALO GROVE Mundelein 6, Libertyville 0 GLENBARD NORTH St. Charles East 6, Glenbard North 4 St. Charles East (21-15): Addison Wolf 3 RBIs. GLENBROOK NORTH Stevenson 10, Palatine 0 HAMPSHIRE Hampshire 10, Harlem 2 JOLIET WEST Lincoln-Way East 9, Plainfield South 5 Lincoln-Way East (28-7): Maddie Henry 2 2-run HRs. Mia Balta 3 RBIs. Audrey Bullock 2 RBIs. LAKE ZURICH Barrington 7, Lake Zurich 2 Lake Zurich (15-19-1): Claire Kohlman RBI. LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL Lincoln-Way Central 10, Homewood-Flossmoor 0 (5 innings) Lincoln-Way Central (33-1): Lisabella Dimitrijevic CG, 2 H, 14 Ks; 2-for-2, double, HR, 3 RBIs. Mia Degliomini 3-for-3, double, triple, run, 2 RBIs. MCHENRY Huntley 4, Grant 2 NEW TRIER Loyola 6, Warren 2 OSWEGO EAST Oswego 6, Neuqua Valley 0 ROLLING MEADOWS St. Charles North 8, Glenbard West 0 St. Charles North (22-9): Paige Murray CG, H; 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs. Julianna Kouba 2-for-4, double, 2 runs, 2 RBIs. Ella Heimbuch 3-for-3, double, 2 runs. SHEPARD Lockport 2, Shepard 0 Lockport (28-9): Kelcie McGraw 6 IP, H, 13 Ks. Taylor Lane 2-run single. SOUTH ELGIN South Elgin 2, Lake Park 1 South Elgin (28-4): Anna Kiel CG, 8 Ks. Chloe Richards solo HR. Amber Gnutek double, RBI. YORK York 3, Reavis 0 YORKVILLE Yorkville 1, Plainfield East 0 Yorkville (24-12): Isabella Rosauer (W) 2.1 IP in relief, 0 H, 3 Ks. Ellie Fox RBI single. CLASS 3A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS CARMEL Carmel 11, Amundsen 3 (6 innings) Carmel (19-9): Kaitlyn Konen 2-for-3, HR, 2 runs, 3 RBIs. Grace Brown 2-for-3, 2 runs, 3 RBIs. Grace King 2-for-3, triple, HR, 3 RBIs. CARY-GROVE Antioch 6, Cary-Grove 3 DE LA SALLE De La Salle 12, Hancock 0 (5 innings) De La Salle (25-10): Abby Trendle CG, 6Ks; 2-for-3, double, 2 runs, RBI. Lilah Serrano run, 2 RBIs. EVERGREEN PARK Evergreen Park 15, Payton 0 (4 innings) Evergreen (18-14): Layne Schillo CG, H, 6 Ks. Grace Fontaine 3-run HR, 5 RBIs. Addison Mrskos 2 runs, 2 RBIs. GRAYSLAKE CENTRAL Resurrection 8, Grayslake Central 6 Grayslake Central (15-15): Autumn Aliff 4-for-4, double, triple, 4 runs, RBI. Emma Andrews 2-for-4, run, RBI. LAKES Grayslake North 10, Lakes 0 (5 innings) Grayslake North (17-11): Riley O'Brien CG, H, 11 Ks; triple, 2 RBIs. Brena Dalton 3-for-3, double, 2 runs, 3 RBIs. Jane Pritchard 2-for-2, 2 runs, 3 RBIs. LEMONT Lemont 21, T.F. North 0 OAK FOREST Tinley Park 8, Oak Forest 2 ST. LAURENCE St. Laurence 15, Kennedy 0 (4 innings) St. Laurence (22-7): Viviana Chavez 2 RBIs. Aoibhe Landers 2 RBIs. WOODSTOCK NORTH Crystal Lake Central 4, Kaneland 3 Kaneland (24-13): Addison Coulter 2 solo HRs. CLASS 2A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SENECA Beecher 1, Seneca 0 Beecher (34-2): Taylor Norkus CG, H, 10 Ks. Ava Lorenzatti HR. THURSDAY'S RESULTS HIGH SCHOOLS BASEBALL CLASS 4A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS ANDREW Andrew 10, Shepard 0 (6 innings) BATAVIA St. Charles North 10, Batavia 2 FREMD Lake Zurich 9, Warren 4 Lake Zurich (24-11): Alex Toth 3 RBIs. GRANT Dundee-Crown 4, Grant 0 Dundee-Crown (15-20): Jared Russell CG, 5 H, 11 Ks. Hayden DeMarsh RBI. Ryan Pierce run. HOFFMAN ESTATES Highland Park 3, Rolling Meadows 1 Highland Park (24-10-1): Ben Lichtenfeld CG, 2 H, ER; RBI. Luke Giese 2 runs. JOLIET WEST Joliet West 2, Richards 1 Richards (23-9): Ozzie Lopez run. Carter Gillen RBI. MCHENRY Jacobs 10, Streamwood 0 Jacobs (16-19): Ryan Tucker double, 3 RBIs. Aaden Colon 3 RBIs. NAZARETH Oak Lawn 4, Riverside-Brookfield 1 Oak Lawn (23-13): John Olejniczak CG, 7 K; 2-for-3, double, RBI. Justin Canvin 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBIs. Jackson Hilger 2-for-4, run. PLAINFIELD NORTH Oswego 4, Naperville North 1 Oswego (21-14): Andrew Ronen 6.2 IP, ER, 7 Ks. Dylan King HR. PROSPECT Prospect 8, Stevenson 7 (8 innings) Stevenson (16-19): Frank Costabile 2 doubles, 3 RBIs. Jordan Levine solo HR. Ryan Harris solo HR. ST. CHARLES EAST St. Charles East 3, Lake Park 2 St. Charles East (15-18): Joey Arend CG, 9 Ks. James Feigleson 2 runs. Ryan McGrew RBI. SANDBURG Homewood-Flossmoor 4, Sandburg 3 (8 innings) STAGG Stagg 9, Marist 7 (11 innings) WAUBONSIE VALLEY Waubonsie Valley 7, Naperville Central 1 Waubonsie (19-12): Owen Roberts CG, 3 H, 0 ER, 10 Ks. Danny McGuigan 3-for-4, 2 doubles, run, 4 RBIs. Nate Cerilli 3-for-3, run, RBI. WILLOWBROOK Bartlett 9, Wheaton Warrenville South 8 Bartlett (18-16-1): Vince Kamarat GW single scored Austin Daubenmire in bottom 7th. Alex Bihun 3 RBIs. Vince Yario 2-for-4, run, 2 RBIs. YORKVILLE Romeoville 6, Yorkville 1 Yorkville (16-17): Kal Antzen RBI. Aaron Klemm run. CLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS ANTIOCH Antioch 9, Carmel 4 Antioch (23-12-1): Dylan Feldkamp grand slam. BROOKS Morgan Park 20, Chicago Vocational 1 CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH Crystal Lake Central 5, Lakes 1 Lakes (21-14): Zach Raffone run. DEERFIELD St. Viator 3, Deerfield 2 Deerfield (15-21): Ethan Katz 2-for-3, double, run. HINSDALE SOUTH Hinsdale South 10, Bremen 0 (6 innings) KANELAND Kaneland 3, Wheaton Academy 1 Kaneland (25-10): Aidan Whitlin run, RBI. Tom Thill RBI. MORRIS LaSalle-Peru 17, Plano 2 (4 innings) Plano (11-22): Eric Nunez run. Brandon Ramos run. PAYTON Payton 11, Thornridge 0 (5 innings) PRAIRIE RIDGE Lake Forest 10, Wauconda 4 Lake Forest (17-16): Blink Hartline 2-for-5, run, 4 RBIs. Stephen Cole run, 3 RBIs. Jack Lamberti 3-for-5, 2 runs. ST. RITA Marian Catholic 10, Solorio 3 Marian (14-22): Jazarris Mackmore 4-for-4, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 3 runs, 2 RBIs. Alex Kvasnicka 2 RBIs. Matt Rusin 2 runs. WHEATON ST. FRANCIS Montini 4, Marmion 2 (8 innings) Marmion (22-13-1): Ethan Flores 2-for-3, 2-run HR. CLASS 2A SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL BEECHER Wilmington 7, Chicago Christian 2 Chicago Christian (24-11): Micah Buikema RBI. BOYS VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS BOLINGBROOK Neuqua Valley d. Bolingbrook 25-23, 22-25, 25-17 CARMEL Libertyville d. Grayslake Central 25-19, 25-15 DE LA SALLE Jones d. De La Salle 25-17, 25-12 GLENBROOK SOUTH Lake Zurich d. Glenbrook South 26-28, 25-22, 25-16 Lake Zurich (35-3): Gabe Schwartz 11 kills. Wyatt Jones 8 kills, 15 assists. Konrad Bochonko 8 kills. IMSA Wheaton North d. Marmion 25-14, 25-19 LINCOLN-WAY EAST Lincoln-Way East d. Andrew 25-20, 25-16 Lincoln-Way East (31-6): Matt Muehlnickel 9 kills, 4 digs. Joey Abbeduto 6 kills. Will Hubatch 13 assists. MANSUETO Mount Carmel d. Kenwood 25-22, 25-18 MARIST Marist d. St. Rita 25-13, 25-12 NEW TRIER New Trier d. Mundelein 25-20, 20-25, 25-19 OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST Oak Park-River Forest d. Stagg 25-12, 25-21 OSWEGO Benet d. Oswego 25-20, 25-14 REAVIS Reavis d. Brother Rice 25-15, 25-18 RICH TOWNSHIP Lincoln-Way Central d. Homewood-Flossmoor 25-21, 25-20 ROCKFORD BOYLAN Rockford Guilford d. Streamwood 25-23, 25-20 ST. CHARLES EAST Wheaton Warrenville South d. St. Charles East 25-19, 25-20 SANDBURG Sandburg d. Riverside-Brookfield 25-19, 25-20 VERNON HILLS Barrington d. Stevenson 25-22, 25-16 SOFTBALL CLASS 4A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS GLENBARD NORTH St. Charles East 13, Elk Grove 3 (5 innings) St. Charles East (20-15): Holly Smith HR, 4 RBIs. Addison Wolf 3 runs, RBI. NAPERVILLE CENTRAL West Aurora 5, Naperville Central 4 CLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINALS CARMEL Carmel 24, Northtown 1 (4 innings) LAKES Lakes 1, Wauconda 0 (11 innings) Lakes (12-12): Eryn Oleson 21 Ks. Emily Ovaska GW RBI in bottom 11th.
Chicago Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Matt Kelly delivers first extra-base hit of season to spark St. Charles North past Batavia. ‘Pretty neat to see.'
St. Charles North third baseman Matt Kelly is one of those seniors who had to wait his turn to contribute at the varsity level. And as it turns out, that wait has been totally worth it. After the North Stars graduated 16 players from last season's team, Kelly knew the opportunity would be there to make a difference this spring, and he has taken advantage. 'I didn't really play at all,' Kelly said of last year. 'I spent all winter training for this, getting bigger and stronger. I expected to be the third baseman, a leader for this team, and I think I've done so.' Kelly came through yet again Thursday in the North Stars' 10-2 win over the host Bulldogs, hitting a two-run double as part of a five-run first inning in a Class 4A Batavia Regional semifinal. While Kelly finished 3-for-4 for St. Charles North (21-12), Ben Auer added two hits, including a two-run double. Mason Netcel had two doubles and Matt Ritchie went 6 1/3 innings for the win, striking out eight and allowing two runs, one earned, on seven hits and three walks. Liam Darre and Nolan Zimberoff each tallied two hits for Batavia (15-20-1). Kelly has been a mainstay in the lineup for the North Stars all season, but one thing had eluded him until his first career postseason at-bat. 'It was his first extra-base hit of the year,' St. Charles North coach Todd Genke said. 'He's had a lot of hits for us, but not the extra-base type. He got into that ball. 'I'm really proud of him. Coming into the year, we were hoping he'd be the guy he is, but we just didn't know. He didn't have a whole lot of opportunities last season. It's pretty neat to see that.' Kelly was excited to get the North Stars going Thursday. His double broke a 1-1 tie in the first. 'That was awesome, just to get some runs on the board,' Kelly said. 'It meant a lot to me.' Batavia was a pitch away from getting out of the first up 1-0, but the Bulldogs wound up giving up five unearned runs and had to chase the rest of the day. 'We knew we'd have to weather the storm the first few innings,' Batavia coach Alex Beckmann said. 'That's kind of how playoff baseball games go. They did a better job of doing that than us.' The North Stars only had three senior returnees for this season, including the inexperienced Kelly. Genke stressed to the group there were opportunities to be had — and for Kelly in particular. 'You've seen other guys come through and be leaders like Jackson Spring and Mike Buono,' Genke said. 'Now it's your turn. He really grabbed that. He's a very unassuming kid, super smart. 'To see stuff like that, a kid come back and say I'm going to do my role and be that guy, is awesome. We pushed him. He's worked his tail off. He's seeing the benefits.' Ritchie also settled in Thursday after a rocky start. That was no surprise to Kelly. 'They jumped on Matt, but he beared down and shoved for us and we got the bats going,' Kelly said. 'I always have confidence with him on the mound. I know he's going to perform.' So does Genke, which is why he put Ritchie in the position to help St. Charles North reach the regional final. The North Stars play at 10 a.m. Saturday against South Elgin (22-10). 'I think he was a little nervous,' Genke said of Ritchie. 'I went up to him about the fourth inning and was like, 'Are you settled in now?' He said, 'Yeah, I'm good coach.' 'He's a big reason why we're here.' Kelly, meanwhile, got his first playoff game under his belt. And now, he's ready for more. 'I'm so excited,' Kelly said. 'It will be awesome to get a chance to win a plaque.'
Chicago Tribune
7 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
All alone in front of the net, St. Charles North's Kaitlyn Nudera cashes in. And how. ‘Definitely felt the rush.'
A unique moment for St. Charles North's Kaitlyn Nudera unfolded right before her eyes. With the ball at her feet, the junior forward found herself in front of a wide-open net. 'In games like this, there's so few shooting opportunities and so few chances that you could take,' Nudera said of her scoring scenario in the 51st minute Tuesday night. 'I definitely felt the rush. 'Knowing I was going to get that goal really helped with my momentum and confidence.' Nudera converted the game's only goal in the second half , lifting the fourth-seeded North Stars to a 1-0 win over archrival St. Charles East in a Class 3A Glenbard West Sectional semifinal. It was the seventh goal of the season for Nudera, who pulled senior goalkeeper Sidney Lazenby off her line. It helped St. Charles North (11-5-3) advance to play second-seeded Wheaton Warrenville South (18-1-2) at 5 p.m. Friday for the sectional title. Freshman forward Mya Leon had scored all four goals in the previous two games for St. Charles East (19-7-2). She finished her debut season on the varsity with 34 goals. Sophomore Aubri Magana was the primary defender shadowing Leon, who also scored a hat trick for the Saints in a 3-0 win over the North Stars on March 29 in the championship game of the Rose Augsburg-Drach Invitational. It was the third time the two teams played each other this spring and the seventh consecutive season they have played each other in a state playoff game, something that Nudera embraced. 'I think we all went into this game knowing what we could bring and how hard we could push,' she said. 'That's what really solidified our performance and helped us want it even more.' Nudera, a second-year varsity regular, helped St. Charles take second in the state last spring. Despite dealing with the complications of a shoulder injury, she had five goals and three assists. She's gone two better in the goal department this spring as a strong complement to senior forward Kaitlin Glenn. Their ability to cash in on their chemistry makes the North Stars' attack flourish. 'You probably caught up on it, but she's fast,' Glenn said of Nudera. 'Any ball I play her, she is able to slip through and beat defenders or the goalkeeper. 'We work so well together. She has a positive attitude and a strong mindset. It's hard to play 80 minutes. She keeps working, never gives up and helped us win.' Following the graduation of multiple attacking players, Nudera saw the chance to expand on her offensive role for the North Stars. 'I think she just dedicated to challenging herself in the offseason,' St. Charles North coach Brian Harks said. 'She got stronger and more physical, and that has definitely paid off. 'As fast as she is, she gets fouled a lot. She's learned to shake herself off, go back and do it again.' Last year marked the third time in program history the North Stars played in a state championship game. And that history matters deeply to Nudera. 'I'm doing this for the people now and those who played before us,' she said. 'The legacy is something we've been trying to uphold. The people and the program are what made it. 'I've been with some of these people since I first started playing.' According to family lore, Nudera played in her first soccer game at the age of 18 months. She was a trailblazer, the first in her family who take up the sport. Now, Nudera is incapable of considering an alternate path. 'I come from a very competitive family where they get mad if you lose,' she said. 'It always matters if I play as hard as I can. I'd be more upset if I didn't think I brought my full potential. 'Winning or losing, what makes me really happy is how hard I fought.'
Chicago Tribune
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
With DuKane Conference title on the line, Keaton Reinke steps up for St. Charles North. ‘This is what I live for.'
Junior right-hander Keaton Reinke wants to be on the mound with the ball pitching in the biggest games for St. Charles North. And if it's a winner-take-all championship game, even better. He's definitely got all the tools. But it's his mentality that looms larger. 'This is what I live for,' Reinke said afterward. 'I want to be in these moments with my guys. I know they've got my back. That's just what I love and what I live for.' Reinke, who just returned from a football visit to Stanford, lived up to the moment Friday. Working 6 1/3 innings for the win, Reinke struck out four as the North Stars held on for a 4-3 victory over host Geneva that clinched the DuKane Conference title for St. Charles North. Reinke reached his pitch count with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning for the North Stars (19-12, 14-7). He allowed three runs on seven hits and a pair of walks. Two pitches after Reinke exited, Josh Kobylinski induced a game-ending double play for the save. Sophomore phenom Matt Ritchie was unavailable for the game, but St. Charles North coach Todd Genke didn't hesitate to tab Reinke with the assignment. 'You can't have somebody more important than a kid like him on the mound,' Genke said. 'I thought he took us on his back. That's just the kind of athlete he is and the kind of teammate he is. 'He had electric stuff. To hold that team to three runs is pretty impressive, especially here.' Reinke also scored the first run of the game after legging out a dropped third strike. Charlie Major came up with a two-run single in the second to give the North Stars a 2-0 lead. Langdon Straub doubled and courtesy runner Cam Chickerneo scored what proved to be a pivotal insurance run. Mason Bruesch, Ethan Gronberg and Nelson Wendell each had two hits for Geneva (23-11, 13-8), which scored twice in the bottom of the seventh to cut the deficit to one. Bruesch also stole two bases. Noah Hallahan pitched a complete game. Reinke, a three-star recruit at wide receiver, is navigating that process while also trying to be the ace for the North Stars. Through it all, Genke said Reinke's commitment to the baseball program never wavered. His toughness also has permeated the entire roster. 'When you compete like he does, whether it's on the football field, baseball field, in the box, on the mound or in the outfield, special things happen,' Genke said. 'He's a special human. 'Regardless of all the other stuff going on in his life, he's here for his teammates and for our program and we're really lucky to have him.' Reinke carried a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth. Geneva broke through when Wendell singled and scored on Hallahan's sacrifice fly. After St. Charles North added a run in the seventh, Reinke started to slow down and approach his pitch count. Four of the five batters he faced in the seventh reached base and two scored. 'It was heartbreaking to take him out there with as well as he'd pitched,' Genke said. 'But we have confidence in Koby.' Geneva coach Brad Wendell thought another comeback, which has been a calling card this season of the Vikings, was about to occur. 'It did feel like it,' Wendell said. 'I still believed until the end. Our guys compete. In games like this, it's tough to get wins. We just talked about being competitive.' Once Kobylinski secured the double play, the celebration was on, led by an exuberant Reinke. 'Just being able to celebrate with my guys is what I wanted,' Reinke said. 'It meant a lot. We have the guys. We proved it (Friday) that we're the top guys and we're going to be there for a while.'
