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Gimme 5: Tinley Park's Bonezek Comes From a Baseball Background

Senior shortstop Staci Bonezek gets her passion for softball from growing up surrounded by baseball.

Tinley Park senior softball shortstop Staci Bonezek was born into a baseball family. Now, she's developed her own love for the diamond.

"My family is a big baseball family," she said. "My brother played (baseball), and I just wanted to be like him."

Bonezek said she has played volleyball, softball and track, but she gave them all up to focus on softball.

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"I just love the game," she said. "I love baseball and softball--it's just what I love to do."

Nowadays, Bonezek said her life revolves around homework and softball. But, when she does have some downtime, she said she likes to hang out with friends and relax.

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But, for the time being, she is focused on softball. Bonezek said she wants to hlep the Titans to do big things this season.

"I'd like to (see us) go further than we ever have before," she said. "A sectional championship would be nice, but if we can go all the way it would be even better."

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