Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and friends for his induction into the Shaw Media Illinois Valley Hall of Fame

Elisa Gugerty was the winner of Tuesday’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Play Day of Reverse your score with a score of 15.

Avah Oertel had more hits than Taylor this spring. She batted .607 with a school single-season record 17 homers, 59 RBIs, 19 doubles and 55 runs scored. The repeat BCR Player of the Year is already Princeton’s career leader for home runs (35), RBIs (137) and doubles (35).

Three members of Princeton’s regional finalist softball team were named to the 2026 Illinois Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Softball Team. Avah Oertel, Keely Lawson and Caroline Keutzer. Hall’s Caroline Morris and Bernie Larsen were named to third team

Here’s an updated look at offensive school records for Princeton High School softball through the 2026 season

Here’s a look at Princeton High School softball pitching school records as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026 as researched by BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are on the road for six games this week. The Shrimp enter the week 5-6 after going 2-3 last week.

Jake Gillum started his day running the Steamboat Classic in Peoria running a 4-mile race starting at 8:05 a.m. Then he made fast tracks to defend his Princeton Mile championship by the narrowest of margins, clocking a 4:08.2 to edge runner-up Dale Johnson of Sterling

Here are the leading ladies on the BCR diamonds representing Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede.