The grandfather of three former Sabers travels near and far to make sure players feel supported — and well-nourished.
Taylor Henry was the Rockets' primary pitcher and leading hitter during a season that concluded with the team's first-ever state trophy.
Davis is the award's back-to-back recipient after guiding the Rockets to their first-ever state trophy, via a fourth-place finish in Class 2A.
Get to know a little bit more about the area's top 12 softball athletes from the 2021 season.
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Preps coordinator Colin Likas takes one final crack at ranking the area's leading softball programs for their spring 2021 performances.
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Take a look at when you can expect end-of-season packages to run for the remainder of the recently-completed IHSA sports.
Multiple Illinois coaches associations determined postseason honorees in their respective spring sports.
First-year ALAH athletic director witnesses Knights help program reach new level
But superb season still ends with best finish in program's history
Rockets lose twice on Wednesday at Class 2A state tournament in Peoria, but still finish with best season in program history
The Rockets' lone senior also is their leadoff hitter and has factored significantly into the team's Class 2A state run.
The Knights, riding the right arm of Tulsa signee Makenzie Brown, will try to win a Class 1A softball state title on Wednesday in Peoria
Preps coordinator Colin Likas gives viewers an idea of what to expect when Unity and Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond softball compete Wednesday for state championships in their respective classes.
Aimee Davis' girls produced 13 runs across the fifth and sixth innings of Monday's Class 2A super-sectional game to knock off Normal U-High and book a spot at state.
'I’m very proud of how we’ve all come together,' Knights junior Ryli Kauffman said
Knights edge Bombers, advance to Elite Eight in Class 1A for first time
Rockets will face Paris for sectional championship
Urbana's season ends despite strong outing from Deck
Paris hands Warriors both first and final loss
Rain Tuesday means another long trip to Mount Carmel
Rockets' power potential propelling postseason run
Arcola softball secured a regional championship as well.
Unity doubles up St. Joseph-Ogden in Class 2A clash
Centennial, Mahomet-Seymour baseball to meet for regional title Monday
A three-run double by Brynlee Pohlmann also propelled Urbana to a historical triumph over rival Centennial.
All local regional champions should be decided by Friday night, so Colin Likas checks in with one last update.
Baseball, softball, girls' soccer, boys' tennis and track and field all will be experiencing playoff action before this week is over.
Milford softball won its first-ever regional championship in a rout.
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