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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