Hammerin’ Henry delivers two-run, walk-off blast as Pittsfield rallies to beat Camp Point Central

By Muddy River Sports | March 29, 2025
Pittsfield senior catcher Grace Henry belted a two-run, walk-off home run Friday in a 2-1 victory over Camp Point Central in Pittsfield, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — As dire as the situation seemed, Grace Henry believed she’d get an at-bat. The Pittsfield softball team trailed Camp Point Central 1-0 heading to the bottom of the seventh inning Friday when Panthers hurler Emma Stevens retired the first two batters, bringing Torie Stambaugh to the plate and Henry to the on-deck…

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All in the family: Three Henry sisters make history by belting home runs in same game

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 26, 2025
Pittsfield's Henry sisters — from left, Emma, Piper and Grace — each hit a home run during Tuesday's 24-7 victory over Southeastern in Pittsfield, Ill., in what is believed to be the first time in IHSA history three siblings have homered in the same game. | Photo courtesy Matt Henry

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Piper Henry put pressure on her older sister, Grace, to come through in the clutch to make a historic moment complete. The senior delivered. With the Pittsfield softball team on the verge of finishing off its 24-7 victory over Southeastern on Tuesday, Grace Henry came to the plate with one out in…

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