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April 25, 2012
Cyclones drop doubleheader

It’s been a tough stretch for the Cyclones, who lost two games to Waubonsee Community College on April 24.

Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi) and Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian) had the RBIs in the team’s 10-2 loss.

Kurek had three RBIs on a double in game two, this time a 12-4 loss. Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace) had the other RBI.

April 24, 2012
Cyclones falter in two

The Cyclones had a rough outing April 23, falling in two to College of DuPage.

In the first game, Moraine Valley was shut out 4-0. Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi) took the loss. Sam Staisiunas (Andrew), Theresa Urchell (Evergreen Park), Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian), and Kurek were the only players able to garner some hits.

For the nightcap, the Cyclones were able to make things interesting, narrowly losing 8-7. Staisiunas took the loss on the mound. Stephanie Ruvalcaba (Argo) was 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBIs and two runs scored. Kristin Renken (Richards) also had two RBIs. Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace), Kurek and Staisiunas each had an RBI.

April 20, 2012
Cyclones fall to Lancers

After coming off of some big wins, the Cyclones were stunted April 19 with two loses against College of Lake County.

Moraine Valley was shut out 5-0 in game one. Only Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi), Kristin Renken (Richards) and Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian) could muster a hit for the Cyclones. Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) took the loss.

Kurek was solid on the mound in the nightcap, but took the 10-2 loss. Renken had two RBIs scored by Kurek and Stephanie Ruvalcaba (Argo).

April 19, 2012
Cyclones crush South Suburban

The Cyclone bats were alive April 18 as the team took two from South Suburban College.

The score from the first game looked more like football with Moraine Valley winning 23-15. Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) earned the win, and also had a big game at the plate with a homerun and seven RBIs. Caitlin Renik (Eisenhower) had the other homerun for the Cyclones, scoring four with four RBIs. Danielle Stark (Stagg) was 4-for-6 with three doubles and five RBIs.

Although the second game was a little closer, the Cyclones were still able to grab the 7-5 win. Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace) was the big hitter of the game with two RBIs, two runs scored and a homerun. Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi) was the winning pitcher with three strikeouts.

April 6, 2012
Cyclones sweep Spartans

The Cyclones had their second sweep of the season, this one in double digit fashion, on April 5 over conference foe Elgin Community College.

In game one the Cyclones won 15-5. Theresa Urchell (Evergreen Park) was 3-for-4, driving in six. Stephanie Ruvalcaba (Argo), Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) and Danielle Stark (Stagg) each had two RBIs. Molly Hankes (Richards) and Erika Veen (Oak Lawn) split time on the mound, collectively striking out eight batters.

The Cyclones kept the bats hot in the second game, winning 13-5. Staisiunas and Stark were both 2-for-4 with a double and triple each. Ruvalcaba was 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi) had a triple, driving in three runs.

April 5, 2012
Cyclones beat down

Some games are better left forgotten, which is what the Cyclones want to do about their April 4 double header with Kankakee Community College. The Cyclones lost 23-1 and 24-4.

Stephanie Ruvalcaba (Argo) knocked in the lone run for the Cyclones in the first game. Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) was 2-for-3 while Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace) and Caitlin Renik (Eisenhower) each had one hit. In game two Katelyn Andersen (Shepard), Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian) and Staisiunas drove in the four runs.

April 4, 2012
’Clones split with Pioneers

The Cyclones continued their splitting ways, doing so again on April 3 against Prairie State College.

In game one Moraine Valley won 10-5 with Molly Hankes (Richards) on the mound. Katelyn Andersen (Shepard), Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi), Sam Staisiunas (Andrew), Danielle Stark (Stagg), and Erika Veen (Oak Lawn) had RBIs with all but Veen hitting a double. Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace) and Kurek were the only players to drive in the runs for the Cyclones in the 10-2 loss in game two.

April 3, 2012
’Clones split with Pioneers

The Cyclones started April with a split, losing the first game 9-1 and winning the second 8-0 over Aurora University JV on April 2.

Theresa Urchell (Evergreen Park), Erika Veen (Oak Lawn) and Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian) were the only Cyclones to get hits in this game. In the nightcap, the Cyclones found their stride. Molly Hankes (Richards) was 2-for-4 with two RBIs in addition to pitching a shutout, allowing just two hits. Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) had a big game with five RBIs thanks in part to one triple and a double. Danielle Stark (Stagg) was 1-for-3 with an RBI.

April 2, 2012
Cyclones even play in first tourney

Moraine Valley played their first tournament March 31-April 1, splitting the weekend.

The bats were alive in the first game against Illinois State University club in which the Cyclones won 11-3. Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) earned the victory, pitching the entire game, striking out three and allowing only five hits. Staisiunas helped her own cause, hitting two doubles and driving in four runs. Danielle Stark (Stagg) and Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian) each had two hits and scored one and two runs, respectively.

For their second win of the tournament, the Cyclones had another offensive drive, earning the 10-2 victory over South Suburban College. Theresa Urchell (Evergreen Park) had a big game with three doubles, three RBIs and a run scored. Staisiunas had three hits, driving in three and scoring two of her own. Molly Hankes (Richards) was 2-for-3 at the plate and also earned the win on the mound.

Despite good play in the first two games, the Cyclones had their work cut out for them in the remaining two games against a consistently strong Kankakee Community College team. In the first game, the Cyclones lost 19-3. Wheaton hit a triple to drive in the runs. Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi), Caitlin Renik (Eisenhower) and Stephanie Ruvalcaba (Argo) were able to get on base and score. Kurek and Staisiunas both pitched in the effort, with Kurek getting the loss.

The second game with Kankakee was much closer with the Cyclones narrowly losing 4-2. Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace) and Stark scored the runs driven in by Kristin Renken (Richards). Hankes took the loss.

March 27, 2012
Cyclones sweep Wolves

The Cyclones grabbed their first wins of the season on March 26 with a double header sweep of Joliet Junior College.

In the first game Moraine Valley shut down the wolves 5-0. Molly Hankes (Richards) pitched a complete game and had three strikeouts. Stephanie Ruvalcaba (Argo) had a big night at the plate with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored. Katelyn Andersen (Shepard) went 1-for-3 with two runs scored while Hankes and Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) were 2-for-4.

The Cyclones went on a hitting spree in the second game, winning 18-10. In the sixth inning the Wolves had a breakout at-bat, going ahead 10-9. Unfortunately for them, the Cyclones also had a big inning at the plate for the eventual win. Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi) pitched for the win with four strikeouts. Caitlyn Renik (Eisenhower) had four RBIs with a double and run scored. Erika Veen (Oak Lawn) also had four RBIs with three runs scored. Theresa Urchell (Evergreen Park) was 2-for-2 with three RBIs while Kurek went 3-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs.

The first few games of the softball season are about getting on track and finding the groove, which was the case for the Cyclones as they dropped two to Kishwaukee College on March 25.

Molly Hankes (Richards) pitched the first game, which resulted in a 5-3 loss. At the plate she was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Sam Staisiunas (Andrew) and Danielle Stark (Stagg) scored the other two runs.

In game two, the Cyclones had some errors on defense for an 11-3 loss. Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi) got the loss. Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace) and Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian) were each 1-for-3 with an RBI.

March 1, 2012
Cyclones ready to improve on 2011

For the Cyclones, the 2011 season was a rebuilding year. Coach Mike Veen was in his first year at the helm, and nine new players were on the roster. But the Cyclones didn't disappoint, finishing second in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference, advancing to the NJCAA Region IV semi-finals and posting a 21-win record. They're aiming higher in 2012.

Starting pitcher and Skyway Conference Player of the Year, Sandy Saunders (Reavis), along with All-Conference players Maureen Galazkiewicz (Evergreen Park), Jayne Joyce (Mount Assisi), Maggi Crockett (Marist), and Katie Ferguson (Richards) finished their two years at Moraine Valley; however, the roster is still loaded. All-Conference first team player Molly Hankes (Richards) returns this season along with sophomores Caitlin Renik (Eisenhower), Elizabeth Reynolds (Queen of Peace), Stephanie Ruvalcaba (Argo), Theresa Urchell (Evergreen Park), and Erika Veen (Oak Lawn).

"Last year's team did a great job. They were second in conference and deserved it because they worked hard. They also made it to regionals, and just to get there is a big deal. I was pretty proud. Our sophomores have a year under their belt playing at the college level and should be rarin' to go this year," Veen said.

In the off-season, Veen picked up a strong core of hitters with good arms and speed on the bags including Katelyn Andersen (Shepard), Emily Kurek (Mount Assisi), Jessica Prouty (Stagg), Kristin Renken (Richards), Lauren Schultz (Sandburg), Samantha Staisiunas (Andrew), Danielle Stark (Stagg), and Courtney Wheaton (Illiana Christian).

"Teamwork is going to play a major part in the success of our season. We have a roster full of talented women, and if they can come together and play as one, there's nothing that can stop them," Veen said.

Hankes, Kurek and Staisiunas are poised to pitch for the Cyclones, and in the off-season have looked solid. "Like every year, if your pitching holds up, your team usually does well. It should be a good year for us," Veen said.

With a talented team in place, Veen is aiming to take the Cyclones deeper into the region playoffs a yearly goal and make habit of a 20-plus win season.

Joining Veen again in the dugout is assistant coach and former Cyclone Natalie Wigginton.