Returning Starters Boost Glenbard W.

The transition has been smooth for Glenbard West.

The Hilltoppers are off to a 7-2 start and appear to be one ofthe teams to beat in the West Suburban Silver under new coach LeeMaciejewski, who took the job after a successful stint at WestChicago.

Maciejewski has seven seniors among eight returning players,including pitcher Keely Popleton, first baseman Anne McConnel andcatcher Diane Lapage. A player to watch is sophomore pitcherAdrienne Salerno, one of the area's top young prospects.

HOT HEALY: Providence infielder Yvette Healy is on fire. TheDePaul-bound senior was the second baseman on last season's ChicagoSun-Times All-Area team. In a doubleheader …