SOFTBALL: 10 area players on all-state lists

June 22, 2021 at 5:30 am CDT

Sterling senior Amayia Hernandez was named first-team all-state by the Illinois Coaches Association, one of 10 local players to earn all-state honors by the ICA. (Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@shawmedia.com)

The Illinois Coaches Association has released its all-state softball teams, with 10 area players honored.

In Class 3A, Sterling senior shortstop Amayia Hernandez is a first-team pick following the Golden Warriors’ third-place run at state.

Warriors pitcher Elizabeth Palumbo is a second-team all-state selection. and second baseman Riley Dittmar is a third-team pick.

In Class 2A, Oregon’s Bella Koertner and Mia Trampel are second-team picks following the Hawks’ regional title. Teammate Elizabeth Mois is a third-team selection, as is Erie-Prophetstown ace Aylah Jones.

Newman pitcher Ady Waldschmidt is a second-team pick in Class 1A after she helped the Comets to a regional title. Amboy’s Mallory Powers is a third-team pick, as is Polo’s Nicole Boelens.