Mundelein’s Lindsey Dasso told herself she patrols right field for a reason. The sophomore was pulled from the lineup in the sixth inning but remained in the field. Without the opportunity to make her mark at the plate, Dasso figured she’d carve her signature in the outfield grass.

In the Class 4A sectional semifinal Thursday against host Stevenson, Dasso’s impact crystallized in the clutch.

With two out in the bottom of the seventh and the Mustangs clinging to a one-run lead, the Patriots’ Alyssa Shimanski roped a 1-2 pitch down the right field line. Dashing back to her left, Dasso dove headfirst on the warning track, snagging the ball in her outstretched glove and securing her team a spot in the finals on Saturday against Loyola.

“It’s important to give it your all because you’re stil

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