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Click on any of the years to below to display all of the State Champions, including championship rosters, all-tournament teams and special awards.
71 Teams Shine at USSSA Northern Illinois B State: Four Fastpitch Champions Crowned
2009 -
ROCKFORD, IL With sunny conditions and temperatures in the mid-80’s, field conditions were excellent for the competing teams and their fans, during the entire July 11-12 weekend.
(16 and Under at Sportscore Complex)
In the 16 and Under division, following two pool
placement contests, 27 teams entered single elimination & consolation play at
the Sportscore Complex. From the start of play, it was evident that the
Illinois X- In the title game, defense proved to be the victor, as the X-plosion blanked the Bash 2 to 0 for the state title thanks to the efforts of tournament MVP Diane Denson, the pitching performances of Laura Behnke and Hannah Hoffman, and the outstanding play of all-tournament team selections Nicole Bloch, Sanatha Vega, and Jenna Gorniack. Other all-tournament selections included all-tournament defensive players, Christina Sandstedt of Lake Zurich and Rebecca Doyle of the Bash, joined by Erin Balwin, Karen Caithamer, and Rachel Denneny of the Bash, Katrina Klausing and Alyssa Vichiola of Lake Zurich, and Lauren Thresh and Alica Salata of the Bartlett Silver Hawks. Awarded the “Bob Papich Memorial Sportsmanship Award” for best team sportsmanship was Aurora Raiders-OE. Illinois X-plosion advanced to Columbus, IN for the 16B World Series. (14 and Under at Forest Hills Complex)
The Xplosion of Batavia outlasted 17 other 14 and
Under teams to capture the state title with an impressive 8-1 victory over the
Patriots The X-plosion was led by tournament MVP Lanie Callagahan and MVP pitcher Katie Neubauer, while being joined on the all-tournament team with teammates McKinzie Mangers, Megan Fabian, and Courtney Hicks. The Patriots placed Defensive MVP Tori Walzak, along with team members Kathryn Risher, Kristine Herdegen, and Claire Brady on the tournament squad. Other members of the all-tournament team included Emily Wakeley, Abby Foulk, and Emma Floit of Kisswaukee Valley and Karina Sanchez and Olivia Shagam of Oak Park. The “Bob Papich Team Sportsmanship Award” was presented to the Palatine Patriots. Xplosion advanced to the 14B World Series at Disney Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee, FL and Palatine Patriots advanced to the 14B World Series at Shawnee, KS (13 and Under Open at Sportscore Complex)
In the 6 team, double elimination tournament held at
the Sportscore Complex, the Heartland Havoc of the Quad Cities prevailed with an
impressive 7-2 win over the Duneland Flyers of Chesterton, In The Havoc was led to the title by the outstanding play of tournament MVP, Miranda Marion, along with all-tournament selections Sadie Mosher, Avery Nelson, and Genna Flaherty. Tournament Co-Defensive Player selection Megan Matheny and Outstanding Pitcher selection Sydney Cooley were joined by Flyer all-tournament selections Karessa Sweeney, Lesette Martinez, and Hannah Hilzley. Co-Defensive player Kelsey Cummings, was selected along with Ace’s teammates Amanda Eissler and Courtney Cotagno, while the 4th place Twisters-Orange placed Megan Reidy and Emily Owens on the all-tourney squad. The “Bob Papich Team Sportsmanship Award” was presented to the Algonquin Aces. The Heartland Havoc 95 and Duneland Flyers both advanced to the 13U World Series at West Des Moines, Iowa. (12 and Under at Harlem Complex)
In the 12 and under division in the 2 games of pool
play, single elimination & consolation bracket tournament, the Team Oak Stars of
Bourbonnais captured the crown with a hard fought 4 to 2 title game win over the
Carol Stream Storm. The Stars bested the 20 team The star of the Stars was tournament MVP Sydney Mayo, who along with Holly Kropp, who was awarded the most outstanding pitcher award. They were joined on the all-tournament team with teammates Laine Madison, Emily Carstens, and Kathrine Rolniak. Tournament best defensive player selections were Alex Caliva and Dana Paul, along with Caitlyn Beckler, Holly Pagan, and Jessie Ewald of the Storm. Additional members included Arianna Kim and Jordan Olson of Triple Play, with Paige Miller and Airianna Quintanilla of the Raiders. The “Bob Papich Team Sportsmanship Award” went to the Northern Illinois Thunder team of Sugar Grove.
Carol Stream Storm advanced to the USSSA World
Series in Independence, MO. Current State Champions
18 & Over Open - Northern IL State
Championships State Champions: Indiana Slammers of Hobart, IN All-Tournament Team: Courtney LaFerle (Northern Illinois Lightning), Ashley Havertine (Chaos), Emily Johnson (Chaos), Marissa Osness (Illinois Alleycats), Mallory Paine (Indiana Slammers), Margaret Calabrese (Chaos), Lauren Ott (Northern Illinois Lightning), Katie Williams (Illinois Alleycats), Jenny Jacobs (Indiana Slammers), Casey Clutch (Indiana Slammers), Alex Lagesse (Northern Illinois Lightning), Bri Catanese (Chaos) MVP:
Bridget Paine (Indiana Slammers)
18/under Open - USSSA Illinois Central State
Championships State Champions: ECI Dynamite White of Danville, IL
Championship Team Roster: Heathre Depratt, Sara Frerichs, Erin Henk, Sam
Kohlbecker, Heather Luth, Sheena McNeil, Brittany Moreland, Kati Oreilly, Elisa
Pinkerton, Bethann Swartz
18/under B - Northern Illinois State
Tournament State Champions: Berwyn Bash of Berwyn, IL
Championship Team Roster: Mariah Carreno, Morgan Dunbar, Shannon Earley,
Marilee Jaime, Natalie Jaime, Vlasta Mangia, Lorena Rodriguez, Katie Steensma,
Megan Tierney, Alison Tubay, Barbara Villanova, Michelle Zarbock
18/under B - 10th Annual Heritage Classic
State Tournament State Champions: LT Blazers of LaGrange, IL Championship Team Roster: Clare Bukowski, Gina Casini, Carly Clements, Maggie Daly, Susie Daly, Gina Delisi, Liz Demitro, Michelle Demitro, Nina Doughty, Laura Eichenold, Katie Gaimari, Annalia Matta, Stephanie Polich All-Tournament Team: Hailey Jackson (Lemont Sizzlers), Ashley Sullivan (Lemont Sizzlers), Kelly OBrien (Wheatland Spikes), Gina Casini (LT Blazers), Maggie Daly (LT Blazers), Stephanie Polich (LT Blazers), Clare Bukowski (LT Blazers), Layne Engell (Lemont Sizzlers) MVP:
Gina Delisi (LT Blazers) and Ashley Sullivan (Lemont Sizzlers)
16/under Open - USSSA Illinois Central State
Championships State Champions: Metamora Flames of Metamora, IL
Championship Team Roster: Madelin Anglin, Hayden Filson, Paige Garber, Randi
Hartman, Ali Helton, Kasey Kanaga, Cori Maloney, Morgan Obery, Erica Phillips,
Justine Phillips, Krista Polanin, Kyler Samp
16/under A - Northern Illinois State
Championships State Champions: Bartlett Silver Hawks-Call of Bartlett, IL Championship Team Roster: Emily Bell, Katie Booe, Lauren Chuchvara, Brooke Difulvio, Tina Giralmo, Amanda Montbriand, Hannah Perryman, Jennah Perryman, Tiffany Rawlinson, Alicia Salata, Alex Santilli, Allyse Taormina, Andreana Taormina, Lauren Thresh, Amanda Williams, Kaylyn Zierke All-Tournament Team: Hunter Good (Rock River Rebels), Alyssa Edler (Rock River Rebels), Tiffany Rawlinson (Bartlett Silver Hawks), Andreana Taormina (Bartlett Silver Hawks), Samantha Derr (Rock River Rebels), Alicia Salata (Bartlett Silver Hawks), Taryn Gille (SYA Storm), Samantha Wagner (SYA Storm) MVP:
Emily Bell (Bartlett Silver Hawks)
16/under A - 10th Annual Heritage Classic
State Tournament State Champions: Aurora Raiders -OE of Aurora, IL Championship Team Roster: Maxine Bieritz, Brianna Conaway, Francesca Evischi, Julianna Evischi, Jordan Hester, Mariah Hudson, Megan Kuhn, Adele Quintanilla, Alyssa Reimers, Haley Royko, Arianna Stone, Devin Turner, Maribeth Vasquez, Taylor Vasquez All-Tournament Team: Jordan Hester (Aurora Raiders), Maribeth Vasquez (Aurora Raiders), Adele Quintanilla (Aurora Raiders), Chelsea Gliva (Beecher Bat Busters), Kara Couwenhoven (Beecher Bat Busters) MVP:
Jordyn Beck (Beecher Bat Busters) and Brianna Conaway (Aurora Raiders)
16/under B - Northern Illinois State
Championships State Champions: Illinois Xplosion of Roselle, IL Championship Team Roster: Stephanie Aronson, Lisa Baumgart, Laura Behnke, Nicole Bloch, Bianca Catalano, Diane Denson, Jenna Marie Gorniack, Chelsea Henshaw, Hannah Hoffman, Courtney Raschk, Alissa Schweizer, Samantha Vega, Hanah Wilson All-Tournament Team: Katrina Klausing (Lake Zurich Lightning), Alyssa Vechiola (Lake Zurich Lightning), Erin Baldwin (Bash), Lauren Thresh (Bartlett Silver Hawks-CALL), Karen Caithamer (Bash), Rachel Denneny (Bash), Nicole Bloch (Illinois Xplosion), Alicia Salata (Bartlett Silver Hawks-CALL), Samantha Vega (Illinois Xplosion), Jenna Marie Gorniack (Illinois Xplosion) MVP:
Diane Denson (Illinois Xplosion)
16/under B - 10th Annual Heritage Classic
State Tournament State Champions: Streator Wildcats of Streator, IL Championship Team Roster: Murphi Armstrong, Payton Billups, Mallory Brown, Brynn Johnson, Allie Lindstrom, Molly Muntz, Brianne Nink, Taylor Sartoris, Lindsay Schmitz, Caila Smith, Janelle Washko All-Tournament Team: Kelli Shearer (Bedinger's Bullpen Elite), Corey Shahan (Bedinger's Bullpen Elite), Murphi Armstrong (Streator Wildcats), Payton Billups (Streator Wildcats), Taylor Sartoris (Streator Wildcats) MVP:
Brynn Johnson (Streator Wildcats)
14/under Open - USSSA Illinois Central State
Championships State Champions: Mattoon Pride 14u of Mattoon, IL
Championship Team Roster: Kaitlyn Bath, Kaylee Conlin, Courtney Considine,
Caitlyn Cordell, Kayla Jacobs, Katie Lange, Deidre Ledbetter, Jasie McMechan,
Jaden Patterson, Melanie Sparks, Kacey Starwalt, Alie Tarrant, Shelby Tate,
Maddison Thomason
14/under A - Northern Illinois State
Championships State Champions: Illinois Statik of Sterling, IL Championship Team Roster: Morgan Ammon, Priscilla Aponte, Cheyenne Burnett, Billie Jean Conner, Kaitlyn Finneran, Shannon Finneran, Cassidy Gillihan, Ashley Heffelfinger, Stephanie Kester, Bailey Oetting, Emily Rasche, Mackenzie Staples, All-Tournament Team: Emily Brodner ('96 Wasco Diamonds), Angela Morrow ('96 Wasco Diamonds), Dena Guthrie (Illinois Thunder 95), Erica Haunroth (Illinois Thunder 95), Priscilla Aponte (Illinois Statik), Kelly Borneman (Glen Ellyn Phillies), Anneke Olson (Glen Ellyn Phillies), Morgan Ammon (Illinois Statik), Emily Rasche (Illinois Statik), Becky Karlinski ('96 Wasco Diamonds) MVP:
Kaitlyn Finneran (Illinois Statik)
14/under B - Northern Illinois State
Championships State Champions: Xplosion of Batavia, IL Championship Team Roster: Lanie Callaghan, Alexa Caputo, Katie Coleman, Meghan Fabian, Courtney Hicks, McKinzie Mangers, Katie Neubauer, Allyson Oherron, Clare Stribling, Alexis Villarreal All-Tournament Team: Abby Foulk (Kishwaukee Valley Storm), Emma Floit (Kishwaukee Valley Storm), McKenzie Mangers (Xplosion), Meghan Fabien (Xplosion), Olivia Shagam (Oak Park Huskies), Karina Sanchez (Oak Park Huskies), Courtney Hicks (Xplosion), Claire Brady (Palatine Patriots), Kristine Herdegen (Palatine Patriots), Kathryn Risher (Palatine Patriots) MVP:
Lanie Callaghan (Xplosion)
14/under B - 10th Annual Heritage Classic
State Tournament State Champions: Xplosion of Batavia, IL Championship Team Roster: Lanie Callaghan, Alexa Caputo, Katie Coleman, Meghan Fabian, Courtney Hicks, McKinzie Mangers, Ladesha Nelson, Katie Neubauer, Allyson Oherron, Clare Stribling, Alexis Villarreal
All-Tournament Team: Haley Gerl (Dirt Devils 14u Black), Sara Novak (Minooka
Magic 14u Blue), Kaitlyn McKay (Dirt Devils 14u Black)
13/under Open - Northern Illinois State
Championships State Champions: Heartland Havoc 95 of IL Championship Team Roster: Haley Anderson, Genna Flaherty, Jordan Giddings, Chasney Jenkins, Miranda Marion, Sadie Mosher, Avery Nelson, Kaitlyn Robison, Jorden Ruh, Mackenzie Sanchez, De Aysha Walker All-Tournament Team: Sadie Mosher (Heartland Havoc), Avery Nelson (Heartland Havoc), Lisette Martinez (Duneland Flyers), Amanda Eissler (Algonquin Aces), Courtney Cotugno (Algonquin Aces), Hannah Hilzley (Duneland Flyers), Genna Flaherty (Heartland Havoc), Megan Reidy (Twisters-Orange), Emily Owens (Twisters-Orange), Karessa Sweeney (Duneland Flyers) MVP:
Miranda Marion (Heartland Havoc 95)
13/under Open - 10th Annual Heritage Classic
State Tournament State Champions: Northern ICE 95 of Lake County, IL Championship Team Roster: Kelsey Borders, Jordyn Bowen, Lindsay Cannon, Kelsea Cichoski, Lindsay Efflandt, Molly Ellett, Haley Morrelli, Lisa Semro, Megan Sowa, Michelle Speck, Samantha Storms, Kelly Suerth All-Tournament Team: Jordyn Bowen (Northern ICE 95), Paige Keegan (Wasco Diamonds 95), Mikaela Goetz (Wasco Diamonds 95), Lindsay Efflandt (Northern ICE 95), Lisa Semro (Northern ICE 95), Amanda Dujmovich (Duneland Flyers 13 SB), Caroline Roberts (Twisters-Orange), Megan Matheny (Duneland Flyers 13 SB) MVP:
Megan Sowa (Northern ICE 95) and Sydney Cooley (Duneland Flyers 12 SB)
12/under Open - USSSA Illinois Central State
Championships State Champions: Mattoon Pride 12 of Mattoon, IL
Championship Team Roster: Maddie Birckbichler, Breanna Booker, Brianna
Butler, Kasey Considine, Shelby Cox, Layney Ferris, Katelyn Fisher, Kaitlynn
Holsapple, Haleigh Price, Maddie Smith, Taylor Smith, Samantha Thompson, Makayla
Walsh, Emily White
12/under A - 10th Annual Heritage Classic
State Tournament State Champions: Indiana Rebels 12u of Hammond, IN All-Tournament Team: Jane Collins (Wasco Diamonds), Abigail Howlett (Wasco Diamonds), Paige Puplava (Indiana Rebels 12u), Jessica Maricich (Indiana Rebels 12u), Katherine Witting (Indiana Rebels 12u) MVP:
Elizabeth Brown (Wasco Diamonds) and Brittany Wright (Indiana Rebels 12u)
12/under B - Northern Illinois State
Championships State Champions: Team Oak Stars of Bourbonnais, IL Championship Team Roster: Emily Carstens, Macie Dionne, Lindsey Jurkovic, Holly Kropp, Laine Madison, Sydney Mayo, Corinne O'Connor, Megan O'Connor, Alyssa Pusateri, Katelyn Rolniak, Jenna Stauffenberg All-Tournament Team: Caitlyn Beckler (Carol Stream Storm), Paige Miller (Aurora Raiders JQ), Airianna Quintanilla (Aurora Raiders JQ), Holly Pagan (Carol Stream Storm), Jordan Olson (Triple Play Express), Katelyn Rolniak (Team Oak Stars), Jessi Ewald (Carol Stream Storm), Emily Carstens (Team Oak Stars), Laine Madison (Team Oak Stars), Arianna Kim (Triple Play Express) MVP:
Sydney Mayo (Team Oak Stars)
12/under B - 10th Annual Heritage Classic
State Tournament State Champions: Tinley Park Rockers 12u Black of Oak Park, IL Championship Team Roster: Brittany Booth, Madeline Divittorio, Samantha Fowler, Alyssa Karpinski, Kaitlyn Krol, Shannon McGrail, Colleen McLaughlin, Ashley Nagel, Casey Ollry, Allison Staisiunas, Miranda Stroz, Jordyn Vogt All-Tournament Team: Samantha Phelps (Aurora Raiders JQ), Sydney Coundiff (Duneland Flyers 12 SB), Allena McElfresh (Duneland Flyers 12 SB) MVP:
Paige Fossey (Duneland Flyers 12 SB)
11/under Open - Northern Illinois State
Championships State Champions: Wasco Diamonds of Wasco, IL Championship Team Roster: Stephanie Abello, Elisabeth Brown, Olivia Cheatham, Jane Collins, Peyton Dechant, Ali Dittrich, Rachel Fenn, Anna Geary, Abigail Howlett, Emily Kisch, Kaitlyn Waslawski, Ciara Wu All-Tournament Team: Amber Basch (Quad City Firebirder '97), Anna Geary (Wasco Diamonds), Cayla Brown (Lincoln-Way Storm), Rachel Fenn (Wasco Diamonds), Renee Winget (St. Charles Comets), Alexandra Latoria (St. Charles Comets), Alexis Wendt (St. Charles Comets), Erin Nemetz (St. Charles Comets), Abby King (Lincoln-Way Storm), Nicole Rote (Lincoln-Way Storm), Peyton DeChant (Wasco Diamonds), Emily Kisch (Wasco Diamonds), Megan Medinger (Quad City Firebirds '97), Dakota Stout (Quad City Firebirds '97) MVP:
Abigail Howard (Wasco Diamonds)
10/under - USSSA Illinois Central State Championships State Champions: Southern Illinois Dirt Dawgs of West Frankfort, IL Championship Team Roster: Mackenzie Campbell, Avery English, Chelsea Gooden, Morgan Griffith, Nicole Johnson, Madison Lequatte, Jaidon Sailliez, Hunter Schullian, Tori Schullian, Caitlyn Stafford, Courtney Stritzel, Sydney Tucker
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plosion
of Roselle and the Berwyn Bash were on a collision course for the Illinois
title. The Bash, with a high powered offense rolled through their first four
elimination contests, as they outscored their opponents 34 to 9 to reach the
final. The Illinois X-plosion however relied on their pitching and defense to
propel themselves to the title match, as they shutout two prior opponents before
outlasting the Lake Zurich Lightning in an exciting 3-2 semi-final.
of Palatine. The Xplosion survived a close quarter-final contest
against the
Ottawa Renegades 1-0 enroute to a perfect 6-0 tournament record, while the
Patriots reached the final with a hard earned win over Oak Park Huskies 5 to 4
in the semi-finals of the single elimination event. 
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The Havoc advanced to the final by defeating the Algonquin Aces 7-4 in
semi-final action, while the Flyers advanced out of the losers bracket by
besting the Aces 5-2. 
field with
outstanding defense and timely hitting enroute to a perfect 6-0 tournament
record. The Storm of Carol Stream advanced to the title game with a slug-fest
victory over the Aurora Raiders, while the Stars advanced with a close encounter
win over Triple Play Express of Machesney Park.