The summer season begins in late may with practices 3-4 days a week and tournaments or games most weekends. We focus on playing a strong Mid-West/Chicagoland Tournament Exposure Schedule with some out of town exposure tournaments mixed in – a total of approximately 7 tournaments, including Colorado. Our goal is to earn a bid to Nationals in Huntington Beach at the end of the summer. We then take the rest of August off before beginning again in September.
Spring/Summer 2019 |
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| June 1-2 | RR | Downers Grove |
| June 7-9 | PGF National Qualifier | New Jersey |
| June 14-16 | PGF National Qualifier | Peoria, IL |
| June 21-23 | PGF National Qualifier | Crown Point, IN |
| June 28-30 | RR | Downers Grove |
| July 1-7 | Colorado Fireworks Power Pool | CO |
| July 10-14 | St. Charles Stars and Stripes | St. Charles, IL |
| July 19-26 | PGF National Championship | Huntington Beach, CA |
| Player | Position | College Commit | Graduation Year | Jersey Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Warner | Utility | Colorado Mesa U. | 2019 | 9 |
 Maggie Greco | Utility | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | 2019 | 13 |
 Lauren Anderson | Out field | UW-SP | 2019 | 62 |
 Leyden Atlas | Third base, Out field | Hofstra | 2019 | 32 |
 Dayton Elliott | Pitcher, Third base, Out field | NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY | 2019 | 26 |
 Jennifer Krizka | Catcher, Third base | Oakland University | 2019 | 22 |
 Jamie Gessler | Second base, Shortstop, Out field | - | 2019 | 21 |
 Kathryn Kinsella | Pitcher, Out field | UW-Whitewater | 2019 | 19 |
 Tori Meyer | Pitcher, First base | DEPAUL | 2019 | 11 |
 Melissa Manzo | Shortstop, Utility | Lake Forest | 2019 | 1 |
 Payton Lundberg | Pitcher, First base | DEPAUL | 2019 | 10 |
 Alana Batista | First base, Shortstop, Out field | U. Montevallo | 2019 | 4 |
 Emily Parrott | Second base, Shortstop, Out field | APPALACHIAN STATE NC | 2019 | 2 |
 Halle Arends | Pitcher, First base | UNLV | 2019 | 77 |
 Ariana Rodriguez | Second base, Out field | DePaul | 2020 | 10 |
 Karly Cantrell | Catcher | - | 2020 | 8 |
 Miki Snider | Pitcher, First base, Third base, Out field | - | 2021 | 7 |
Announcing the 2019 Post-Tribune Softball All-Area Team
Jamie Gessler, and Dayton Elliott all area stars. Both are 18u Brian Bowman Chicago Cheetahs. Full Blog
18u BB Wins PGF national qualifier Premier bid!
18u Chicago Cheetahs Bowman Win PGF national qualifier Premier bid! Elite top 70 teams in country.
18u Bowman Chicago Cheetahs on road to California
18u Bowman Chicago Cheetahs on road to California. Starting with PGF national qualifier outside Philadelphia. Manzo and Kinsella pictured in
Avengers Endgame
Anyssa Iliopoulos #24 and Nicole Bowman #88. As Rutgers heads to big ten tournament this week! Both 18u Bowman Chicago
Star DePaul recruit. Comes back from surgery to great success for Barrington high school
Less than six months ago, Tori Meyer underwent ACL surgery after suffering a knee injury while playing basketball at the
Manzo to Lake Forest
Melissa Manzo, commits to Lake Forest College.
HS Updates: Elliott’s experience a big help for her younger Munster teammates
Protecting a 6-0 lead against Times No. 7 Kankakee Valley on Friday night, the senior pitcher for Times No. 4
HS Updates: Kathryn Kinsella a mentor to young Loyola softball teammates
After the Loyola softball team’s doubleheader Saturday at Fenwick, the Ramblers sat in the outfield for their weekly discussion centered
HS Updates: Two-sport star Maggie Greco of Downers Grove South not fazed by pressure moments
Experience from basketball helps George Washington recruit handle high-stress situations High-pressure moments don’t bother Maggie Greco. The Downers Grove South
HS Updates: Hampshire takes Chicagoland Challenge title
Hampshire’s Sarah Bowen is certainly well known for her offensive prowess. The senior center fielder flashed some serious leather during
City-lover Atlas will take her game from Barrington to Hofstra
Barrington’s girl with the big bat is headed to the big city. Leyden Atlas never dreamed she would play her
Gessler has been steadying force for Trojans
Highland is off to a fast start this season with a 4-1 record, and it has good mixture of youth
UNLV recruit Halle Arends… a senior leader for Naperville Central
Naperville Central ace Halle Arends (18u BB) has had plenty of time to hone her leadership ability. And also plenty
The Times preseason softball top 10, and Chicago Cheetahs are among the top!
High School softball season is about to be in full swing and the Times preseason top 10 is out. This
Working out together
Chicago Cheetahs organization working out early Sunday morning. Special group of kids
Ariana Rodriguez committing to DePaul University
18u Brian Bowman, Ariana Rodriguez committing to DePaul University
Jamie Gessler and Emily Parrott Combined
18u BB, Jamie Gessler and Emily Parrott combine for great play.
18u Chicago Cheetahs, being amazing in California
18u Chicago Cheetahs, in California.
Chicago cheetahs 18u Bowman, headed to Honor Our Veterans Tournament
Chicago cheetahs 18u Bowman, headed to Honor Our Veterans Tournament California this weekend to take on Firecrackers and OC Batbusters!!
LOOKING FOR 18U PLAYERS
18u cheetahs looking for few more players Contact Brian bowman (630-888-8428) & Annalisse Scott (708-543-1828) if interested.
18u BB, Lauren Anderson, signs to UW-SP
18u Brian Bowman, Lauren Anderson just committed to University of Wisconsin Stevens Point!
DePaul Hall of Fame Coach Eugene Lenti stopped by practice
DePaul Hall of Fame Coach Eugene Lenti stopped by practice to share his insights on what it takes to play
The Chicago Cheetahs scored 17 runs and gave up one in two wins in the box bracket
18u – The Chicago Cheetahs scored 17 runs and gave up one in two wins in the box bracket; they
18u Bowman, Win’s a Triple Crown Bid To fireworks Colorado
Over the weekend in Orland Park IL, 18u Brian Bowman, Won a Triple Crown Bid To fireworks Colorado Winning the
18u BB, Lauren Anderson, committed to UW-SP
18u Brian Bowman, Lauren Anderson just committed to University of Wisconsin Stevens Point!
Dayton Elliott, at NIU Official College Visit
18u Brian Bowman, Dayton Elliott, at the official college visit for Northern Illinois University
18u BB, Leyden Atlas, signs with Hofstra University
18u BB, Leyden Atlas, signs with Hofstra University, and coach Jay Miller.
Congratulations Katherine Kinsella, and her commitment to UW-Whitewater
18u Brian Bowman, Katherine Kinsella, has given the commitment to play for UW-Whitewater!
Mallory Warner Commits To Colorado Mesa University
18u Brian Bowman, Mallory Warner, gives commitment to play for Colorado Mesa University.
Alana Batista, commits to University of Montevallo
18u Brian Bowman, Alana Batista, has committed to the University of Montevallo.
#22 Jennifer Krizka commits to Oakland University!!
Jennifer Krizka, 18u Brian Bowman, commits to Oakland University.
Leyden Atlas 2019– 2 Game Winning Grand Slams in 7 days
2 game winning grand slams in 7 days for Barrington H.S. appearing on CSN Sports Weekly.
18u Bowman, wins championship in St. Charles
Chicago Cheetahs 18u Brian Bowman, wins the championship game in the 10TH Annual Jim Didi Memorial College Exposure tournament, over
2018 HS UPDATES: Pioneer Press 2018 All-Area softball First Team
Stats: .420 BA, 47 hits, 7 HRs, 38 RBIs; 12-3 record, 87 IP, 103 K 2018 highlights: Meyer made a habit of
2018 Chicago Cheetahs Summer Camp 1
Graduating 18u Chicago Cheetahs & Alumni, teaching the 2018 Chicago Cheetahs Summer Camp. Check out some of the camp photos
18u Bowman won PGF bid to California!
So proud of these girls!! Our alumni started a trend that can’t be stopped. Thank you to Chicago Cheetahs alumni for setting
2018 HS UPDATES: The DuPage County All-Area Softball Team
Arends 18u BB, is a junior committed to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. “She’s really good emotionally, physically, mentality and
2018 HS UPDATES: Winning the sectional Championship
Chicago Cheetahs, Emily Parrot 18u Brian Bowman, Winning sectional championship.
2018 HS UPDATES: Ana wins Maine East female athlete of the year award.
#74 Ana Iliopoulos 18u BB, wins Maine East female athlete of the year award.
2018 HS UPDATES: Manzo Shines At The Plate In Downers Grove North Trojans Varsity Victory Over Glenbard West
Melissa Manzo (18u BB) had the hot hand on Friday, tallying four hits and leading Downers Grove North Trojans Varsity
2018 HS UPDATES: UNLV recruit Halle Arends continues rise as Naperville Central stymies Waubonsie
Naperville Central coach Andy Nussbaum beamed Monday when asked about junior pitcher Halle Arends (18u BB)’ performance. “I thought she
2018 HS Updates: RSN Peak Performers for Week of 4/23/18
Dayton Elliott (18u BB) – Munster, Pitched a complete game against Griffith, surrendering one run on two hits while striking
2018 HS Updates: Halle Arends pushes through as Naperville Central erupts to beat Naperville North
Naperville Central’s Halle Arends (18u BB, Chicago Cheetahs) allowed three unearned runs in the second inning Monday, but then shut
2018 HS Updates: Cheetahs Play Each Other
Chicago Cheetahs 18u Brian Bowman playing each other in High School Softball.
2018 HS Updates: Jen Krizka, D’Arcy Motors Athlete of the Week
Why Krizka was selected: She went 10 for 15 with three home runs and 14 RBIs to help the Angels win
Get your trading cards here!!!
Just in, trading cards available for several of our Chicago Cheetahs. 18u BB, Erin Bengston 18u BB, Payton Lundberg 18u JS, Caitlyn
Erin Bengston, selected as top 38 in country and 2018 All American Team
Erin Bengston, 18u BB, was selected as top 38 in country, and for the 2018 All American Team. Full Story
Emily Parrott, gives verbal commitment to Appalachian State NC
Emily Parrott, 18u BB, agrees to verbal offer to play softball at Appalachian State in North Carolina
Ana Iliopoulos to play softball at University of South Dakota!!
18u BB, Ana Iliopoulos, accepts the offer to play softball at University of South Dakota!!
18u Gabby Buikema, signs letter of intent with UW Oshkosh
18u BB, Gabby Buikema, signs letter of intent to play at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Gabby Buikema commits to University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Gabby Buikema, 18u BB, commits to University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, to play for coach Scott Beyer and the Titans!!!!
Halle Arends, Verbally committed to UNLV
Halle Arends, class of 2019, Chicago Cheetahs 18u Bowman. Verbally committed to play softball at UNLV!!!
Erin Bengston signs her letter of intent to holy cross !!
Erin Bengston, 18u BB, signs her letter of intent to Holy Cross!!
Veterans Day tourney! 18u playing in San Diego this weekend
18u Brian Bowman, will be playing in San Diego this weekend, for the Veterans Day Tournement! Schedule for weekend San
Chicago Cheetahs win PGF Midwest Regional Qualifier
18u BB, Chicago Cheetahs, win PGF Midwest Regional Qualifier. Playing in sub 40 degree weather all weekend long, they win
Jacey Bertalan signs national letter of intent
18u Brian Bowman, Jacey Bertalan, signs national letter of intent to West Virginia tech.
18u BB Cheetahs win in Indiana
18u Brian Bowman, wins USA/ASA tournament in Indian this weekend.
Nora Conway, gives verbal commitment, to Caldwell University
Nora Conway, 18u Brian Bowman, verbally commits to Caldwell.
#22 Jennifer Krizka, taking the ball for a ride
18u Brian Bowmam, Chicago Cheetahs, #22 Jennifer Krizka taking the ball for a huge ride.
Dayton Elliot, visiting NIU
Dayton Elliot, 18u Brian Bowman, verbally commits to Northern Illinois University.
18u bowman finishes top four in “king of Hill “
18u Bowman finishes top four in “king of Hill ” tourney in crown point Indiana!! Loses to bandits Conroy
CHEETAHS ARE STATE CHAMPS IN INDIANA – Getting Their Rings
The champs of Indiana, are getting their rings tonight.
Munster’s Dayton Elliott picks Northern Illinois for college
When Dayton Elliot, 18u Brian Bowman, was 10, she experienced a pretty special moment in the world of softball. She
Tori Meyer, verbally commits to DePaul
Tori Meyer, 18u Brian Bowman, verbally commits to DePaul.
Dayton Elliot, verbally commits to NIU
Dayton Elliot, 18u Brian Bowman, verbally commits to Northern Illinois University.
3-Run, Home Run
18u Brian Bowman, Chicago Cheetahs, Erin Bengston, taking it deep for 3 runs.
Colorado triple crown
18u cheetahs, Brian Bowman, In Colorado triple crown won first two bracket games in power 48.
Cheetahs cover the Class 4A
Chicago Cheetahs play in force for the 2017 Class 4A Illinois Coaches Association All-State Teams Full Story
18u fight their way back to a championship pgf premier bid to Huntington Beach
Chicago cheetahs 18u won seven games in losers bracket to fight their way back to a championship pgf premier bid to
Cheetahs are state champs in Indiana
Chicago Cheetahs, Grace Frazier, Brooke Manhatton, Avery Skura, Mallory McMahon, are state champs in Indiana. Congrats to crown point bulldogs!!!!
Carly Kordich hits winning RBI
Carly Kordich, 18u Brian Bowman, hits winning RBI for Barrington high school to win third place in state. 7-6. In
Scoreboard proves Grant’s Bengston is a true impact player
The number, while ludicrously good, is just the start. Two, That’s how many dents there are on Grant’s metal, electronic
18u player needed
18u Bowman looking for players to finish summer season. Top schedule. Top exposure Some of best college training and development. Contact
Holding the super sectional trophy
Carly Kordich, 18u Brian Bowman, holds super sectional trophy as Barrington earns a spot downstate!!!
Cheetahs Regional Champions
Sam Hilldale, 18u Brian Bowman, regional champions.
Cheetahs Winning Sectionals
Jacey Bertalan, 18u Brian Bowman, winning sectionals today 1-0.
Downers grove south stud cheetahs.
Downers grove south stud cheetahs. Did all the scoring today. Herrman, Meyer, Greco ,Mckay !!! All combined for two runs and
Softball notes: Jacey Bertalan catches fire for surging Highland
From the time she was 8, Jacey Bertalan, 18u Brian Bowman, had no doubt catcher was her position. Her mother,
Tied 2-2 bottom of the ninth inning…
After being tied 2-2 bottom of the ninth inning. Erin Bengston (cheetahs 18u). Steps to plate and hits her school
Kristen Ames, Chooses EIU
Kristen Ames from 18u Brian Bowman, will be attending Eastern Illinois University, and playing softball.
No hitter against Griffith High School
18u Brian Bowman, Dayton Elliott throws another No hitter against Griffith High School, Northwest Crossroads Conference game. Score 11-0
18u Teammates Competing
Teammates Nora Conway and Gabby Buikema, from Brian Bowman 18u, enjoying some competition. Loyola: 7 Trinity: 6
16u:JS vs 18u:BB
16u: John Steinhaus vs 18u Brian Bowman, at DePaul 2-20-17.
Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore-This drill focuses timing and moving hips into position to hit the ball. Erin Bengston, 18u Chicago Cheetahs, demonstrates
Kristen Ames, signing with Eastern Illinois
Cheetahs 18u premier team looking for pitcher!
Cheetahs 18u premier team looking for pitcher, lots of college exposure. Playing top travel schedule. Contact Brian Bowman 630-888-8428
Power & Focus, on Every Throw
At the Jackie Tarulli Workout, power & focus, is demonstrated with every throw and catch.
Practice how you want to play
At the Jackie Tarulli Workout, the girls practiced how they want to play.
18U BB: Premier pregame dance!
Cheetahs win 1st place in the Sparks Chicago Classic Tournament!
It was cold but these girls are on fire! Congrats.
Congrats to the girls for placing 2nd in the PGF Fall Bash. Great start! Keep it up!
1st place in the Sparks Fall Classic
Our Chicago Cheetahs 18U team took 1st place in the Sparks Fall Classic, October 4-5 in Elgin, IL. This event
18U Chicago First Runners-up at Big Bash
The 18U College Exposure Cheetahs started their Fall 2014 strong September 21-22 with a 2nd place finish at the Big