IHSA

IHSA Girls Softball All-Time Records

Last updated on August 7, 2008.

* denotes record published in National High School Sports Record Book.
* denotes record submitted to National High School Sports Record Book, but not yet published.

Index of this file

Coaching and General Records
Wins
General Records
Longest Game

Coaching and General Records

Wins

Most Wins, Career

*[1.] 694-184*, Randy Wolken, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1980-2007
*[2.] 685-201, Barb Burk, Lockport (Twp.), 1973-2002
*[3.] 669*, Gary Lagesse, South Holland (Thornwood), 1978-2005
*[4.] 647-56, Denny Throneburg, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1978-99
*[5.] 645-291--2*, Ken Grams, Elk Grove Village (Elk Grove), 1981-2008
*[6.] 614-172-2*, Rita Menke, Belleville (East), 1982-2005
*[7.] 536-177-2*, Greg Hale, Pinckneyville, 1984-2005
*[8.] 523-245-4, Marilyn Wax, Evergreen Park, 1970-2001
*[9.] 520-252, Bill Voves, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South), 1980-2005
[10.] 506-177, Larry Rocco, Riverside (R.-Brookfield), 1983-96 (329-64), Darien (Hinsdale South) (177-103), 1997-2005
*[11.] 497-124*, Perry Peterson, Arlington Heights (St. Viator) (16-9), 1992, Barrington (H.S.), (481-112), 1993-2008
*[12.] 488-156*, Jane Grebner, Williamsville, 1985-2005
*[13.] 467-284-3, Tom Babyar, Elmhurst (York), 1979-2003
*[14.] 464-214-1, Gigi MacIntosh, Mt. Zion (40-10), 1984-85, Morton (311-151), 1986-99, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way), 2000 (27-8), Bloomington, 2002-2006 (86-45-1)
*[15.] 456-82, Bruce Jilek, Herrin, 1979-98
*[16.] 455-105-2*, Mel Kolbusz, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1993-2007
*[17.] 447-253, Joe Gerace, Wheaton (Central / W. Warrenville South), 1983-98
*[18.] 447-107-1, Ron Havelka, Downers Grove (South), 1993-2007
*[19.] 439-153-1, Dennis Holsinger, Freeport (H.S.), 1983-2002
*[20.] 433-98, Bill Starkey, Quincy (Notre Dame), 1975-96
*[21.] 431-172, John Mackinson, Morris, 1978-95
*[22.] 408-87, Tom Ninnis, Belleville (West), 1979-95
*[23.] 408-133, Clint Reed, Washington, 1989-2003
*[24.] 399-88-4, Lyndell Zanotti, Johnston City, 1992-2006
*[25.] 372-124, Lenny Peterson, Genoa (G.-Kingston), 1978-97
*[26.] 371-336-1, Greg Easter, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 1979-2002
[27.] 371-66*, Lori Blade, Carrollton, 1995-2002; Edwardsville, 2004-2007
*[28.] 364-151, Julie Folliard, Oak Lawn (Richards), 1989-2004
[29.] 362-201, Jack Olson, Green Valley, 1987-91 (61-56); Manito (Midwest Central) 1992-2007 (301-145)
*[30.] 353-270*, Doug Blundy, Crystale Lake (Central), 1984-2005
*[31.] 351-124, Donald Kerr, Park Ridge (Maine South), 1980-95
*[32.] 348-86, Cindy Liston-Diamond, Machesney Park (Harlem), 1985-99
*[33.] 344-245-3, Larry Friedrichs, Lincolnshire (Stevenson), 1988-2005
*[34.] 339-114-3*, Jay Hatch, Rock Island (Alleman), 1992, 1994-2005
*[35.] 338-144-2, David Power, Hillside (Proviso West), 1979-82, Westchester (Immaculate Heart of Mary), 1985-91, Oak Park (Fenwick), 1993-98
[36.] 336-80-2, Al Toliver, Bloomington (Catholic), 1995-96; Stanford (Olympia), 1997-2006
*[37.] 334-97-1, Lou Dobrydnia, Herrin, Bartonville (Limestone), 1978-93
*[38.] 334-101, Wade Maisto, Burlington (Central), 1983-98
*[39.] 332-105, Sandra Nichols, Newton, 1977-97
[40.] 326-189-1, Eric Zanger, Springfield (Sacred-Heart-Griffin), thru 2006
*[41.] 325-229, Mary Kloess, Belleville (Althoff), 1977-99
*[42.] 322-78, Ron Havelka, Downers Grove (South), 1993-2003
*[43.] 314-102-1, Gretchen Sauer, Downers Grove (South), 1973-92
[44.] 299-226, Deb Graham, Burbank (Queen of Peace), 1988-2003
[45.] 297-140, Brenda Whitesell, Darien (Hinsdale South), 1982-96
[46.] 294-180, Pam Murray, Lemont (H.S.), 1982-97
[47.] 286-176, Pam Devins, Barrington, 1972-92
[48.] 276-189, Fred Reader, Pekin, 1982-96
[49.] 274-59, Larry Gariepy, Crossville (105-15) ,1982-87, Carmi (C.-White County) (169-44), 1991-97
[50.] 274-100-2, Randy Couwenhoven, Orland Park (Sandburg), 1996-2005
[51.] 262-49, Joe Kedzior, Lake Zurich, 1984-96
[52.] 259-92, Jim McKinney, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 1990-2001
[53.] 257-94, Ed Szalowski, Chicago (Mather), 1990-2001
[54.] 253-101, Gayle Luehr, Deerfield, 1978-93
[55.] 250-73, Jim DeRivera, Mundelein (H.S.), 1976-90
[56.] 241-80, Darren Ropp, Fairbury (Prairie Central), 1986-97
[57.] 237-31, Jim Kulawiak, Berwyn (Morton West) (135-23), Cicero-Berwyn (Morton) (102-8), 1980-88
[58.] 230-46-2, Bob Seitz, Moline, 1986-94
[59.] 228-141, Bob Moore, Winchester, 1983-99
[60.] 227-114, Robert Harris, Palatine (Fremd), 1992-2001
[61.] 227-46*, Vondel Edgar, Maroa (M.-Forsyth), Chatham (Glenwood), 1992-2005
[62.] 224-142-1, Jim Meyers, Johnsburg, 1988-2003
[63.] 224-56-1, Jay Hatch, Rock Island (Alleman), 1992, 1994-2000
[64.] 216-33, Roger King, Lansing (Illiana Christian), 1991-98
[65.] 216-57-1, Dale O'Connell, Joliet (West), 1993, Joliet (Twp.), 1994-2000
[66.] 214-86-1, Aimee Lonigro, Blue Island (Eisenhower), 1999-2001; Frankfort (East), 2002-2007
[67.] 213-93, Larry Hight, Elgin (Larkin), 1996-2004
[68.] 210-105-1, Terry Benter, Joliet (St. Francis-Catholic Academy), 1981-93
[69.] 209-39, Perry Wilhelm, Mundelein, 1991-97
[70.] 208-42-3, Mark Gerlach, Moline, 2000-06
[71.] 207-45, Teresa Burris Arnold, Cahokia, 1977-86
[72.] 206-63, Bob Dillon, Palos Hills (Stagg), 1994-2000
[73.] 204-111, Greg Paul, Burbank (Reavis), 1974-91
[73.] 204-111, Jim Roach, Hardin (Calhoun), 1976-92
[75.] 203-63, Gary Fraase, Pleasant Plains, 1978-91
[76.] 201-45-1, Bob Yagge, Belleville (West), 1996-2002
[77.] 198-52, Jack Benson, Winnetka (New Trier), 1977-91
[78.] 189-64, Sara Miller, Odin, 1977-90
[79.] 185-72, Patrick Landgrebe, Riverton, 1977-92
[80.] 183-67, John Cadwell, Winnetka (New Trier), 1989-2006
[81.] 178, Mindy Farmer, Manteno, thru 2004 (178-113)
[82.] 177-43-1*, Bob Grimes, Normal (Community), 2002-07
[83.] 176-113-1`, Jim Meyers, Johnsburg, 1988-2000
[84.] 173, Jim Kulawiak, Berwyn (Morton West), 1988
[85.] 169-61, Jerry Logan, Carthage, 1982-93
[86.] 168-36, A.T. Mogill, Streator (Twp.), 1980-86
[87.] 168-30, Mitchell Krauszowski, Chicago (Washington), 1983-90
[88.] 168-79, Joe Klostermann, Breese (Mater Dei), 1986-95
[89.] 168-44, Wendy Smith, Peoria (Spalding), Peoria (Notre Dame), 1987-93
[90.] 168-151, Dennis Hansen, Coal City, 1989-97 (133-91); Maple Park (Kaneland), 1998-2000
[91.] 167-50, Cindy Sherwood, Vienna, 1984-90
[92.] 164-31, Art Kasak, Berwyn-Cicero (Morton), 1987-94
[93.] 163-98, Kelly Sears, Macomb, 1991-98
[94.] 163-55-1, Red Stafford, Harrisburg, 1997-2002
[95.] 160-204, Jody Littlehale, Elmwood Park, 1974-91
[96.] 159-80, Frank Bergren, Sycamore, 1981-93
[97.] 159-13, Frank Hood, Chicago (Taft), 1985-92
[98.] 155-50, Lloyd Hulit, Normal (West), 2000
[99.] 153-90, Joe Blackburn, Westmont, 1989-97
[100.] 150-93, Hank Feldt, Lebanon, 1989-98
[101.] 150-84, Mark Norton, Cuba (123-78) 1995-2001; Cuba-Valley co-op (North Fulton, 27-6), 2002
[102.] 144-82, Diana Zurliene, Fairfield, 1990-2000
[103.] 141-97-1, Peg Corcoran, Elgin (St. Edward), 1991-1999
[104.] 136-112, Deb Snead, New Lenox (Providence), LaGrange (Lyons), 1981-92
[105.] 134, Ken Schreiner, Hinsdale (Central), 1977-89
[106.] 133-26, Nancy Meyer, Glasford (Illini Bluffs), 1995-2000
[107.] 128-33, Shawn Zedric, Chatham (Glenwood), 1995-99
[108.] 121-44, Gary Reed, Chatham (Glenwood), 1988-94
[109.] 112-52, Beth Raspopovich, Chicago (Washington), 1993-97
[110.] 109-64, Sara Miller, Odin, 1977-91
[111.] 109-66, Ken Jones, Edinburg, 1985-88, 1997-2000

Most Wins, One School

[1.] 665-174, Randy Wolken, St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden), 1980-2006
[2.] 647-56, Denny Throneburg, Casey (C.-Westfield), 1978-99
[3.] 645-291-1*, Ken Grams, Elk Grove Village (Elk Grove), 1981-2008
[4.] 600-166, Barb Burk, Lockport (Twp.), 1973-99
[5.] 583-166-2, Rita Menke, Belleville (East), 1982-2004
[6.] 536-177-2, Greg Hale, Pinckneyville, 1984-2005
[7.] 523-245-4, Marilyn Wax, Evergreen Park, 1970-2001
[8.] 520-252, Bill Voves, Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South), 1980-2005
[9.] 489-182, Gary Lagesse, South Holland (Thornwood), 1978-97
[10.] 488-156, Jane Grebner, Williamsville, 1985-2005
[11.] 481-112, Perry Peterson, Barrington, 1993-2008
[12.] 455-105-2, Mel Kolbusz, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), 1993-2007
[13.] 447-107-1, Ron Havelka, Downers Grove (South), 1993-2007
[14.] 439-153-1, Dennis Holsinger, Freeport (H.S.), 1983-2002
[15.] 433, Bill Starkey, Quincy (Notre Dame), 1975-96
[16.] 431-172, John Mackinson, Morris, 1978-95
[17.] 408-133, Clint Reed, Washington, 1989-2003
[18.] 388-64, Bruce Jilek, Herrin, 1979-95
[19.] 372-124, Lanny Petersen, Genoa (G.-Kingston), 1978-97
[20.] 351-124, Donald Kerr, Park Ridge (Maine South), 1980-95
[21.] 350, Greg Easter, Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), 1979-2001
[22.] 348-86, Cindy Liston-Diamond, Machesney Park (Harlem), 1985-99
[23.] 339-114-3, Jay Hatch, Rock Island (Alleman), 1992, 1994-2005
[24.] 332-105-1, Sandra Nichols, Newton, 1977-97
[25.] 326, Eric Zanger, Springfield (Sacred Hearts-Griffin), thru 2005 (326-189-1)
[26.] 322-229, Mary Kloess, Belleville (Althoff), 1977-99
[27.] 320-230-3, Larry Freidrichs, Lincolnshire (Stevenson), 1974-2004
[28.] 319, Doug Blundy, Crystal Lake (Central), 1984-2003 (319-241)
[29.] 316-57-2, Al Toliver, Stanford (Olympia), 1997-2006
[30.] 314-102-1, Gretchen Sauer, Downers Grove (South), 1973-1992
[31.] 311-151, Gigi MacIntosh, Morton, 1986-99
[32.] 303-98, Wade Maisto, Burlington (Central), 1984-97
[33.] 297-140, Brenda Whitsell, Darien (Hinsdale South), 1982-96
[34.] 294-180, Pam Murray, Lemont, 1982-97
[35.] 286-176, Pam Devins, Barrington, 1972-92
[36.] 276-189, Fred Reader, Pekin, 1982-96
[37.] 274-100-2, Randy Couwenhoven, Orland Park (Sandburg), 1996-2005
[38.] 262-49, Joe Kedzior, Lake Zurich, 1984-96
[39.] 260-62-1, Lyndell Zanotti, Johnston City, 1992-2001
[40.] 259-92, Jim McKinney, Carol Stream (Glenbard North), 1990-2001
[41.] 259-30, Lori Blade, Carrollton, 1995-2002
[42.] 253-101, Gayle Luehr, Deerfield, 1978-93
[43.] 253-94, Ed Szajowski, Chicago (Mather), 1990-2001
[44.] 250-73, Jim DeRivera, Mundelein (H.S.), 1976-90
[45.] 241-80, Darren Ropp, Fairbury (Prairie Central), 1986-97
[46.] 230-43-2, Bob Seitz, Moline, 1986-94
[47.] 228-141, Bob Moore, Winchester, 1983-99
[48.] 227-114, Rob Harris, Palatine (Fremd), 1992-2001
[49.] 224-56, Jack Benson, Winnetka (New Trier), 1977-89
[50.] 224-142-1, Jim Meyers, Johnsburg, 1988-2003

General Records

Longest Game

Longest Game (Innings)

*[1.] 28, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) (1) vs. Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West) (0), May 10 (19 inn.) & May 16 (9 inn.), 2000
*[2.] 27, Anna (A-Jonesboro vs. Sparta, May 1, 20001
*[2.] 27, McHenry (1) vs. Lake Zurich (0), May 21 & 23, 2001
*[4.] 26, Toledo (Cumberland) (1) vs. Chatham (Glenwood) (0), May 8, 1999
*[4.] 26, LaGrange (Lyons) vs. Elmhurst (York), May 12, 2001 (19 inn. May 8, 7 inn. May 12)
[4.] 26, Stronghurst (Southern) vs. Macomb (H.S.), 2003 (Stronghurst won)
*[7.] 25, Sparta vs. Nashville, May 17, 2004
*[8.] 24, Momence (1) vs. West Chicago (0), April 14, 2001
*[9.] 23, Manito (Midwest Central) vs. Glasford (Illini Bluffs), May 18, 2002
*[10.] 22, Barrington (2) vs Buffalo Grove, (0), May 17-18, 1999
*[10.] 22, East Moline (United) (1) vs. Rock Island (Alleman) (0), May 1, 1999
*[10.] 22, Downers Grove (North) vs. Hinsdale (Central), May 9, 2002
[13.] 21, Glasford (Illini Bluffs) vs. Brimfield, 1993
[14.] 20, Chatham (Glenwood) (2) vs. Lockport (Twp.) (1), June 12, 1999 (Class AA semifinal)
[14.] 20, Normal (Community) vs. Normal (West), May 28, 2001
[16.] 19, Herscher (1) vs. Lebanon (0), May 30, 1996 (Class A quarterfinal)
[16.] 19, St. Charles (2) vs. Elgin (H.S.) (2), May 29, 1997 (tie)
[16.] 19, Carrollton (2) vs. Pleasant Plains (1), June 1, 1998 (sectional)
[16.] 19, Cary (C.-Grove) (1) vs. Lake Zurich, (0), May 16, 2001
[16.] 19, Aurora (West) (2) vs. Naperville (North) (1), May 20, 2003
[16.] 19, Goreville (3) vs. Herrin (0), May 22, 2005
[22.] 18, Chicago (Maria) (1) vs. Palos Hills (Stagg) (0), May 29, 1993
[22.] 18, Glasford (Illini Bluffs) vs. Cuba, 1994
[22.] 18, Normal (West) vs. Normal (Community), June 3, 2000
[22.] 18, Wheeling vs. Arlington Hts. (St. Viator), Mar. 24, 2002
[22.] 18, Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), (1) vs.LaGrange (Lyons), (0), May 3, 2006
[27.] 17, Bartonville (Limestone) (5) vs. East Peoria (1), May 7, 1992
[27.] 17, Bloomington (H.S.) (0) vs. Downers Grove (South) (0), Apr. 2, 1999
[27.] 17, Downers Grove (South) (0) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), (0) Apr. 2, 1999
[27.] 17, Downers Grove (South) vs. Bloomington (H.S.), Apr. 2, 1999
[27.] 17, Cary (C.-Grove) (1) vs. Lake Zurich (0), April 26, 2000
[27.] 17, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest), June 4, 2001
[27.] 17, Addison (A. Trail) vs. Downers Grove (South), April 17, 2002
[27.] 17, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) (3) vs. Oak Park (O.P.-River Forest) (0), May 4, 2002
[35.] 16, Wheaton (Central) vs. South Holland (Thornwood), Apr. 6, 1984
[35.] 16, Palos Hills (Stagg) (3) vs. Flossmoor (Homewood-F.) (2), 1996
[35.] 16, Johnston City vs. Elkville (Elverado), May 28, 1997
[35.] 16, Sycamore vs. DeKalb, Apr. 4, 1998
[35.] 16, Carol Stream (Glenbard North) vs. Elmhurst (York), June 2, 2001
[35.] 16, Palos Hills (Stagg) (2) vs. Orland Park (Sandburg) (1), May 20, 2003
[35.] 16, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Tinley Park (Andrew), May 15, 2004
[35.] 16, Normal (Community) vs. Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin), May 26, 2004
[35.] 16, Shabbona (Indian Creek) (2) vs. Seneca (1), April 2, 2005
[44.] 15, Winnetka (New Trier) vs. Chicago Hts. (Marian), Jun. 9, 1975
[44.] 15, Lockport (Twp.) vs. Bolingbrook, 1991
[44.] 15, Barrington vs. Lake Zurich, May 30, 1998
[44.] 15, Lockport (Twp.), (2) vs. Downers Grove (South), (1), June 5, 1999
[44.] 15, Pinckneyville vs. Columbia, March 25, 2000
[44.] 15, Rock Island (Alleman) vs. Rock Island (H.S.), April 15, 2000
[44.] 15, New Lenox (Providence) vs. Morris, May 17, 2000
[44.] 15, Downers Grove (South), (3) vs. West Chicago (2), May 20, 2000
[44.] 15, Geneseo (Darnall) vs. East Moline (United), May 28, 2001