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Unwavering desire to be champions carries Illinois District 17 to Senior League World Series crown
ROXANA, Del. — The Illinois District 17 softball team never flinched. Twice during Sunday’s Senior League World Series championship game, the team from Little River-Academy, Texas, erased one-run deficits, only to see Illinois regain the lead each time. Then, in the eighth inning of a tie game, Texas put two runners in scoring position with…
Read MorePool play ends with Illinois District 17 in perfect position to chase Senior League World Series title
ROXANA, Del. — An emphatic ending to a perfect stretch of play has the Illinois District 17 softball team looking like the team to beat. If the Land of Lincolners can keep that going, a World Series championship is within reach. District 17 finished an undefeated run through pool play at the Senior League World…
Read MoreExtra-inning victory pushes Illinois District 17 softball squad to top of pool at World Series
ROXANA, Del. — One miscue won’t derail the Illinois District 17 softball team’s mission to win a World Series title. Leading Calgary, Alberta, by two runs in the sixth inning Wednesday at Lyons Field, the Land of Lincolners allowed two unearned runs as a fielding error contributed to the Canadian uprising. A pickoff ended the…
Read MoreOffensive-minded Illinois District 17 pummels opposing pitching once again in World Series
ROXANA, Del. — The beat goes on. For the Illinois District 17 all-star softball team, it sounds a little something like this: Thump, thump, thumpity, thump. Caitlin Bunte doubled and tripled in her first two at-bats Tuesday, Ava Wombles smoked a home run to left field and the Land of Lincolners collected 13 hits in…
Read MoreHave bats, will travel: Illinois District 17 opens Senior League World Series with bang offensively
ROXANA, Del. — The bats didn’t end up as lost luggage. That’s bad news for the rest of the Senior League World Series field. The Illinois District 17 softball team opened its return to the World Series by showcasing what it has done so consistently well throughout its postseason run — hit. The Land of…
Read MoreIllinois District 17 all-stars heading back to Delaware and Senior League World Series
BYRON CENTER, Mich. — Delaware, here they come. And a prolific offense is coming with them. The Illinois District 17 softball team is returning to the Senior League World Series in Roxana, Del., after overwhelming the Central Regional field with an unstoppable offense. Illinois took out Ohio District 2 in Thursday’s championship, winning 16-3 behind…
Read MoreDominant pitching, hitting carries Illinois District 17 softball squad into Central Regional semifinals
BYRON CENTER, Mich. — Two games into the Senior League Softball Central Regional, the Illinois District 17 all-stars have created quite a debate. Which will the Land of Lincolners finish the tournament with more of — runs, hits or strikeouts? Right now,they’re piling up all three.. Tuesday’s 14-0 victory over Michigan District 2 featured Springfield’s…
Read MoreIllinois District 17 all-stars dominate Central Region opener with Bunte striking out 13
BYRON CENTER, Mich. — The Illinois District 17 softball team is looking to make it back to the Senior League World Series. Monday, the all-stars took their first step — with authority. Quincy Notre Dame’s Caitlin Bunte struck out 13, Havana’s Kaydi Miller doubled twice and the Illinois squad beat the Johnston (Iowa) Senior All-Stars…
Read MoreBrimming with confidence, Illinois squad proves it belongs on softball’s biggest stage
ROXANA, Del. — A glimmer of hope is all that was needed. When the Illinois District 17 softball team headed to the Central Regional in Michigan, advancing to the Senior League Softball World Series was still a pipedream, even if a spot in the 10-team field was only four victories away. “I think there were…
Read MoreAnother strong start offensively sends Illinois District 17 to second straight victory at World Series
ROXANA, Del. — Emma Henry couldn’t let her twin sister have all the fun. One day after Grace Henry jacked a grand slam as part of a nine-run inning that propelled the Illinois District 17 team to a victory in its opening game of the Senior League Softball World Series, Emma Henry followed suit with…
Read MoreIllinois squad opens Senior League Softball World Series with offensive outburst
FRANKFORD, Del. — The Illinois District 17 softball team packed the lumber for the long road trip. In the opening game of pool play at the Senior League Softball World Series at Bruce Layton Field, the Land of Lincolners scored 12 runs in the first two innings and pounded out 18 hits in a 17-13…
Read MoreIllinois sends softball team to Senior League World Series after impressive run to regional title
BYRON CENTER, Mich. — A loss in the opening game of the Senior League Softball Central Regional didn’t put the Illinois District 17 players on their heels. It motivated them. The Illinois crew rebounded to win four consecutive games and the regional championship, culminating the run with a 6-3 victory Tuesday night over the Michigan…
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