Meet the first team
Kaitlyn Barrett, Monticello, Jr., outfielder
The numbers: Northern Illinois University recruit led the 22-win Sages in batting (.500) and stolen bases (30). Has a .409 career batting average after three years as a starter.
Favorite athlete: Caitlin Lowe
Favorite class: Horticulture
Favorite movie: "The Final Season"
Favorite TV show: "Gossip Girl"
Possession I could not live without: Cell phone
Biggest fear: Roller coasters
Dream job: Coaching at the college level
Dream date: Channing Tatum
Least favorite food: Lasagna
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Grandpa Ray Walsh, Aunt Linda Lindsey and my mother Ellen Barrett
Hannah Bowen, St. Joseph-Ogden, Jr., infielder
The numbers: Oklahoma State recruit, a repeat selection, had more than half of her hits (37 of 72) go for extra bases. Had a 1.023 slugging average as well as a state-record 97 RBI. Batted .563.
Favorite athlete: Garrett Jones, Pirates
Favorite class: Spanish
Favorite movie: "Shrek 4"
Favorite TV shows: "NCIS" and "Brothers and Sisters"
Possession I could not live without: My family
Biggest fears: Spiders and the dark
Dream job: Missionary work with children
Dream date: Luke Bryant
Least favorite food: Tomatoes
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Audra James, Grandpa Cornwell and Grandma Bowen
Stephanie Canfield, St. Joseph-Ogden, So., outfielder
The numbers: Arkansas recruit led area in batting (.620) and steals (61). Scored 75 runs, the second-best total in state history. Hit leadoff for a team that set school record for wins in a season (34).
Favorite athlete: David Eckstein
Favorite class: Introduction to social studies
Favorite movie: "Walk to Remember"
Favorite TV show: "One Tree Hill"
Possession I could not live without: My dog, Elle
Biggest fears: Ghosts and sharks
Dream job: Physical therapist for a famous athlete
Dream date: Rocky Balboa
Least favorite food: Tuna
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Grandpa Canfield, Taylor Lautner and Audra James
Casey Cromwell, Danville, Jr., infielder
The numbers: Morehead State University recruit led the area in home runs (14), batted leadoff and was a defensive anchor for the school's first sectional championship team. Batted .600 and drove in 36 runs.
Favorite athlete: Albert Pujols
Favorite class: Biology
Favorite movie: "Avatar"
Favorite TV show: "Two and a Half Men"
Possession I could not live without: My blanket
Biggest fear: The dark
Dream job: College softball coach
Dream date: Matthew McConaughey
Least favorite food: Pickles
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Crystl Bustos, Jimmy Buffett and my grandmother
Elizabeth Everingham, St. Joseph-Ogden, So., infielder
The numbers: Second in the area in home runs (11) and third in RBI (67). Batted .492 with 36 of 61 hits for extra bases. Slugging average was 1.024. Had a 15-2 pitching record.
Favorite athlete: Derrek Lee
Favorite class: Geography
Favorite movie: "Remember the Titans"
Favorite TV show: "NCIS"
Possession I could not live without: Family and friends
Biggest fear: Being tickled
Dream job: Physical therapist
Dream date: Channing Tatum
Least favorite food: Beans
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Grandma Kate, Uncle Darrel and Audra James
Jordyn Fones, Blue Ridge, Jr., outfielder
The numbers: Seton Hall recruit is a repeat selection who batted .537 as the leadoff hitter for a team that set its school record for wins in a season (30). Led team in runs scored (42) and stolen bases (20). Broke school record for hits in a season (66). Drew 18 walks and struck out six times.
Favorite athlete: Caitlin Lowe
Favorite class: Accounting
Favorite movie: "The Proposal"
Favorite TV show: "NCIS"
Possession I could not live without: Family and friends
Biggest fear: Needles
Dream job: Accountant
Dream date: Taylor Lautner
Least favorite food: Chinese
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Will Smith, Luke Bryan and Rascal Flatts
Kelsey Gass, Rantoul, Sr., infielder
The numbers: Kankakee Community College recruit, a repeat selection, is a four-year letter winner who led the Eagles in batting (.443). Hit 58 career doubles, which ties for second on the all-time IHSA state list. Hit nine of team's 16 home runs and was 10 for 10 on stolen bases.
Favorite athlete: Caitlin Lowe
Favorite class: P.E. with Hanna Mennenga
Favorite movie: "Talladega Nights"
Favorite TV show: "SportsCenter"
Possession I could not live without: Cell phone
Biggest fear: Death
Dream job: P.E. teacher
Dream date: Zach Palmer
Least favorite food: Ketchup
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Will Ferrell, Caitlin Lowe and Britney Gass
Katie LaVoie, Watseka, Sr., designated hitter
The numbers: Olivet Nazarene University recruit rewrote the school's record book with 50 career wins (20 as a senior), 433 career strikeouts (142 as a senior), 175 hits (62 as a senior), 82 career stolen bases (29 as a senior). Batted .481 this year.
Favorite athlete: Hank Baskett
Favorite class: Psychology
Favorite movie: "Hairspray"
Favorite TV show: "Glee"
Possession I could not live without: Cell phone
Biggest fear: Clowns
Dream job: Assistant to Buddy from "Cake Boss"
Dream date: Johnny Depp
Least favorite food: Seafood
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: James Cameron, Johnny Depp and Jesus Christ
Samantha Ledbetter, Tuscola, So., catcher
The numbers: Rewrote school record books after hitting .578 with nine homers and 69 RBI (second in area). Of 59 hits, 36 went for extra bases. Had a 1.206 slugging average. Scored team-high 43 runs. Team MVP was also used at third base and in outfield.
Favorite athlete: Charlotte Morgan
Favorite class: English
Favorite movie: "The Sandlot"
Favorite TV show: "Full House"
Possession I could not live without: Favorite blanket
Biggest fear: Spiders
Dream job: College softball coach
Dream date: Channing Tatum
Least favorite food: Spinach
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Jennie Finch, Charlotte Morgan and Danielle Lawrie
Hanna Mennenga, Rantoul, Sr., utility/pitcher
The numbers: Heartland Community College recruit is repeat selection who overcame preseason heart surgery to average 1.9 strikeouts per inning (340 strikeouts in 180 2/3 innings). Won 18 games this season and a school-record 54 for her career. Ranks 26th on state career strikeout list (954).
Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch
Favorite class: P.E. with Kelsey Gass
Favorite movie: "The Sandlot"
Favorite TV show: "The Hills"
Possession I could not live without: Cell phone
Biggest fear: Failure
Dream job: Nurse and coach
Dream date: Channing Tatum
Least favorite food: Bananas
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Keaton, Michael Jordan and Jennie Finch
Regan Romshek, GCMS, So., designated hitter/pitcher
The numbers: Repeat selection batted .504 as the team's leadoff hitter and compiled a 22-8 pitching record, leading the area with 345 strikeouts, an average of 1.8 per inning. Season ERA of 1.21 tied for second in the area.
Favorite athlete: My brother, Michael
Favorite class: Study hall
Favorite movie: "Toy Story"
Favorite TV shows: "One Tree Hill" and "The Bachelorette"
Possession I could not live without: Cell phone
Biggest fear: The dark
Dream job: Dietitian
Dream date: Rob Kardashian
Least favorite food: Bacon
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Coaches Doug Johns, Chad Augspurger and Dennis Gass
Mariah Skaggs, Schlarman, Sr., utility/pitcher
The numbers: Danville Area Community College recruit, a repeat selection, won a school-record 22 games this season (and a school-record 50 for her career). Tied for second in area in ERA (1.21). Also batted .325 this year.
Favorite athlete: Albert Pujols
Favorite class: Yearbook
Favorite movie: "The Blind Side"
Favorite TV show: "House"
Possession I could not live without: Car
Biggest fear: Throwing up
Dream job: Top photographer
Dream date: Ashton Kutcher
Least favorite food: Spinach
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Ashton Kutcher, Taylor Lautner and Sandra Bullock
Jordan Wheeler, Blue Ridge, So., pitcher
The numbers: Led the area in victories (26) and ERA (1.08). In 208 innings, struck out 207 batters and allowed 147 hits. Completed 30 of 32 starts. Offensively, hit a record 17 doubles and batted .410. Ranks first with nine career home runs.
Favorite athlete: Aramis Ramirez
Favorite class: Biology
Favorite movie: "The Notebook"
Favorite TV show: "CSI: Miami"
Possessions I could not live without: Cell phone and iPod
Biggest fear: The dark
Dream job: Accountant
Dream date: Taylor Lautner
Least favorite food: Green beans
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: My three grandparents I never met

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