Alyssa Barowski 2025

Downers Grove South ‘25 | South Varsity #17 | Rhino Softball 18u #21 | NCAA ID #2305908475 | NCC softball commit ‘29

[Alyssa Barowski 2025 @alyssa_barowski]

All glory to God! Can’t wait for the next 4, Roll Cards!!❤️🤍 @NCC_softball @venustaylor1mom @DGSsoftball @rhino_softball

[Alyssa Barowski 2025 @alyssa_barowski]

Help out NCC softball and buy some popcorn to not only help us but also a small chicagoland business!!

https://t.co/IZ75pEExCT

everything helps and is greatly appreciated!!
#softball #CollegeStudent #collegesoftball #helpsupport

[Jordan Balsavich @jbalsavich2028]

Great 5th place finish at Nationals (Peoria)! Batted .500 (10/20) with an .600 OBP & contributed with 8 PO in OF! 2025 summer overall, ended at .412 with an OBP of .556! Excited for fall! @SilverHawks14U @DGSsoftball @CoastRecruits @ExtraInningSB @UncommittedUsa @LegacyLegendsS1

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Congratulations to our 2025 West Suburban Conference Gold Champions. A great group of girls that worked hard and will be missed!

[DGS Athletics @DGSSports]

🎉 Congrats to our incredible senior softball players! Yesterday’s Senior Day was a beautiful celebration of your passion, leadership, and unforgettable moments. You’ll forever be part of our softball family! 💙🩵🥎 #SeniorDay @DGSsoftball

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Day 5 of celebrating our Seniors, meet Alyssa Barowski.

Alyssa has been in our program for 4 years and has been a tremendous leader in the outfield for us this year. Alyssa’s hard work and dedication to her skills have set a great example for our underclassmen.
Thank you Alyssa

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Day 4 of celebrating our Senior, meet Danielle Carson

Danielle is a 4-year program player who has worked as hard as anybody on and off the field. Danielle’s versatility is one of her greatest strengths as she has played 2B, P, and OF this year for us!

Thank you Danielle.

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Day 3 of celebrating our seniors this week.

Meet Sophia Graber. Sophia has been in our program all 4 years and is the type of player all coaches want on their team. Her energy and attitude is unmatched!

Thank you Sophia.

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Day 2 of celebrating our Seniors this week.

Meet our Senior 2B, Gabby Ruchniewicz. Gabby has been a 4-year program player and has helped lead our young infield this Season. Gabby’s team first attitude has been on display this whole season and has been a great role model.

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Mustangs: 13
Willowbrook: 5

D. Carson: 2.0IP, 3K’s, W

J. Balsavich: 4/5, (3) 1B, 2B, (5)RBIs
A. Barowski: 3/4, (2) 1B, 2B, (2) RBIs
G. Ruchniewicz: 2/4, (2) 1B, (2) RBIs
A. Yurchak: 2/4, 1B, 2B

Back to work.

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Day 1 of celebrating our Seniors this week.

Get to know our Senior 1B Ella Kardatzke! Ella has been in our program for 4 years and is having a great Senior year. Ella’s great attitude and leadership has helped guide our young Varsity squad this year.

Thank you Ella.

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Congratulations to our 4 seniors who signed this morning to continue playing at the next level!

⭐️Alyssa Barowski: North Central College

⭐️Ella Kardatzke: OlivetNazarene

⭐️Gabby Ruchniewicz: Milwaukee School of Engineering

⭐️Sophia Graber: Carrol University

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Mustangs: 10
Morton: 0

D. Carson: 6.0 IP, 11K’s, 1H

J. Balsavich: 4/4, (2) 3B, (2) 1B, (3) RBI’s
D. Carson: 2/3, 3B, 1B
E. Kardatzke: 2/3, 2B, 1B, (2) RBI’s
A. Potter: 2/3, (2) 1B, RBI

Back to work.

[DGS Athletics @DGSSports]

🥎 Athlete of the Month: Softball – Jordan Balsavich 🥎

Jordan has had a fantastic start to her high school career! This month, she’s been on fire at the plate—posting a .524 batting average, .545 on-base percentage, and an impressive .810 slugging percentage. She’s racked up 11 hits, including a triple, double, and home run, while driving in 7 RBIs.

Jordan's contributions as a freshman have been outstanding, and we’re excited to see all that she accomplishes this season! 👏💪
@DGSsoftball
#AthleteOfTheMonth #YouBelongHere #DGSpride #SouthsideStrong

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Mustangs: 9
Tigers: 2

M. Hahn: 7.0IP, 3H, 5K’s, W 🔥

A. Potter: 4/4, (3) 1B, 2B,
A.Yurchak: 3/5, (3) 1B, RBI
J. Balsavich: 2/5, 1B, HR (1), (3) RBIs 🔥
A. Barowski: 2/4, (2) 1B, RBI
V.Colorato: 2/4, 1B, 2B, (2) RBIs
G. Ruchniewicz: 2/4, 1B, 2B

[Madi Petersen (Wartburg College) @madi_petersen2]

After a rocky first day of our tournament I bounced back the second day going 4 for 8 with 2 singles, 1 triple, and my first home run of the season! @rhino_softball @WartburgSB

[Venus Taylor @venustaylor1mom]

Grateful for this game and all it has given me! Blessed to do what I love! Thank you to all of my players and staff who have been a part of this journey! Roll Cards! We are NC!

[Alyssa Barowski 2025 @alyssa_barowski]

Here’s some swings from tonight! Progress >>> perfection. Thank you so much coach jason again!
@rhino_softball @DGSsoftball @DGSSports @NCC_softball

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Mustangs: 7
Lions: 3

M. Hahn: 7IP, 10K’s

G. Ruchniewicz: 3/4, (2) 1B’s, 2B, 2R
E. Hines: 2/3, (2) 1B’s
A. Yurchak: 2/4, 3B, 1B, 3RBI’s, 1R
E. Kardatzke: 1/3, HR (2), 2RBI’s, 1R

[Alyssa Barowski 2025 @alyssa_barowski]

Here’s a couple swings from this morning! Thank you to coach Jason for helping me get back into the groove and giving me drills to work on throughout Highschool season! @DGSsoftball @rhino_softball @NCC_softball @venustaylor1mom @DGSSports

[Downers Grove South Softball @DGSsoftball]

Mustangs: 6
Eagles: 3

(8 innings)

M. Hahn: 8.0IP, 3ER, W

D. Carson: 2/4, (2) 1B, 1 RBI, 1
E. Kardatzke: 2/4, (2) 1B, 1 RBI, 1R
J. Portell: 2/3, 1B, 2B, 1 RBI, 1R
G. Ruchniewicz: 2/4, 1B, 2B, 1 RBI, 1R

A. Carlson: 1/1 PH 8th inning go-ahead 2 RBI 2B