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Tessa Krull, Hunter Hopkins named all-state; all-conference softball accolades announced

The Ottawa softball team had four of its members named to the Interstate 8 All-Conference team, while the Little Ten and Kishwaukee River Conferences released all-league teams.

By Brian Hoxsey●

Providence freshman Bella Cortes walks off Lemont in 10th inning, sends Celtics to supersectional

Providence's Bella Cortes had the walk-off hit and fellow freshman Macie Robbins struck out 14 as the Celtics beat Lemont 1-0 in a 10-inning sectional final thriller in Ottawa.

By Hart Pisani●

Photos: Lemont vs Ottawa in the Class 3A Sectional softball semifinals

Lemont defeated Ottawa 4-2 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in the Class 3A Sectional semifinal game at Ottawa High School. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

By MaKade Rios for Shaw Local News Network●

Lemont advances to 3A sectional title game with 4-2 win over Ottawa

The Lemont softball team, behind clutch hitting and solid pitching, defeated host Ottawa 4-2 in Tuesday's Class 3A Sectional semifinal and advances to Friday's final against Providence Catholic.

By Brian Hoxsey●

Serena strikes first, LeRoy strikes most in Huskers’ second straight supersectional defeat

The Serena softball team scored four runs in the top of the first inning but couldn't stop LeRoy from scoring the next nine and taking control of Monday's Class 1A Wesleyan Supersectional.

By J.T. Pedelty●