Mother McAuley’s Chloe Jacklin smiles as she rounds third base on a home run against Evergreen Park during the Southside Showcase in Evergreen Park on Friday, April 12, 2024.
“I think you just need to be an energy booster, kind of get everybody else into the game,” Jacklin said of her approach to every game. “Keep everybody engaged.”The Mighty Macs had to weather a rain delay and a slippery ball in a 15-12 victory over host Evergreen Park. Jacklin took care of the defensive part despite the less-than-favorable conditions.
“About a quarter way through the season, we brought her up and she immediately made a difference. Right then, I knew Chloe was going to be here to stay.” “I think the hardest part about it is the mental aspect of it,” she said. “Knowing you’re the head of the team and you have to keep everybody else calm and yourself and guide everybody else.”