DeKALB —
Softball’s junior pitcher Keegan Hayes and sophomore outfielder Katie Lamich have a long history together, sparking a special connection between the two friends.
Hayes and Lamich grew up 10 minutes from each other in Naperville and played for the Naperville Diamonds Softball Association at eight and 11 years old, respectively.
They’ve attended school together since elementary school but didn’t become close friends until they played on the same varsity softball team for Naperville Central High School.
Hayes said she decided to attend NIU in October of her junior year of high school.