As the 25th annual Storm Dayz tournament kicks off this Friday in Sycamore, the Sycamore Sycos, buoyed by last year’s historic victory, aim to capitalize on newfound momentum against fierce competition from the Kishwaukee Valley Storm and beyond.

When Sycamore faced a tough pitcher or the bats had a bad day, Bella Jacobs made sure to do what she could to keep the Spartans in the game until the bats woke up. The junior starter was named the Daily Chronicle 2025 Softball Player of the Year.

Big boppers dominated the softball season, with school record falling and big numbers going up. We look at all the best offensive and pitching talent on the Daily Chronicle All-Area Softball Team.

The Interstate 8 released its all-conference teams on Thursday for six spring sports.

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The Sycamore Sycos 16u softball team practiced Wednesday at their indoor practice facility in DeKalb as they stay sharp for the season and prepare for the Storm Dayz tournament hosted by the Kishwaukee Valley Storm. The tournament, in Sycamore, runs June 27-29 at the Sycamore Community Sports Complex.

Nine Daily Chronicle-area softball players earned spots on the Illinois Coaches Association All-State team including just two seniors but three freshmen.

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Huntley faces DeKalb in the IHSA Class 4A Sectional Semifinal softball game on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Barrington High School in Barrington.

Ava McFadden had three hits, including a home run, as Huntley advanced to the Class 4A Barrington Sectional final with a 6-1 win over DeKalb on Wednesday, ending the Barbs' most successful season in almost a decade.

Brooklyn Johnson made a diving catch in right field to rob Sycamore of a run. Oli Victorine pitched an 11-strikeout gem. And Ella Arana hit a rocket that drove in the first of two Crystal Lake Central runs in the fifth inning of their 2-0 win in a sectional semifinal on Tuesday.