Faith in herself, and her father, has gotten St. Charles North junior Faith Maleski to Notre Dame.

First, about Faith.

Maleski, a utility standout, will be playing in her third season on the varsity this spring for the North Stars. But her interest in one day suiting up for the Fighting Irish in softball started years ago.

“From the moment I stepped into the batter’s box of Melissa Cook Stadium as a 12-year-old, I prayed this day would come,” Maleski posted on social media, using the X platform.

To Maleski, her prayers were answered last week when she announced she had verbally committed to a scholarship offer from coach Kris Ganeff at Notre Dame.

She explained how her decision came about, including how she got on the Irish’s radar.

“I was at an all-star game on that field my fir

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