Illinois Stars RK

2027/2028 - Elite Travel Softball team out of Bourbonnais, IL 🧡⭐️💙

[Illinois Stars RK @ILStarsFP2010]

Our Summer Schedule is Set - can’t wait to get back together

[Kayla Lombardo @KaylaLombardo11]

@GJuritza2028
@JordanB_3
@hughes_mad837
@ToriDetro
@KamiVendola2028
@EvelynHsoftball
@AnnaJaneJarzab
@GRanieri2028
@Cirwin2028
@2028Kendall

[Kayla Lombardo @KaylaLombardo11]

These 28 underrated 2028s should be called on September 1. ☎️

@KatieHuckaby28
@Ada_Dittemore28
@WillowHarvey17_
@MikaylaLin41921
@Stellamerrill99
@chloefeldmann7
@BellaH2028
@AveryHumphrey28

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[Carmela Irwin 2028 @Cirwin2028]

Great lesson last monday with @GillisFastpitch, big thank you to @MKnight2028 for catching me! Worked on speeding up my windup on changeup and snapping on rise-ball. Heres a few pitching clips! @ILStarsFP2010 @JaxStateSB @DePaulSB @FSU_SB @stambrose @DU_PantherSball

[Allie Johnson 2028 @al_johnson2028]

Clips from my pitching lesson today! Thanks again @Coach_Bolden
1st: Drop & Change
2nd: Rise & Change
3rd: Curveball & Change
4th: Backdoor Curve & Change
@Jess_Odonnell88 @jess_bracamonte @Coach_Fisher @coachjen_gvsu @coachaschilling @CoachpooleU

[Illinois Stars RK @ILStarsFP2010]

⭐️
5 of our Stars players featured in the Daily Journal’s 2026 varsity softball preview! 🥎🔥

Hard work, cages, and offseason grind paying off. Proud of these girls representing!

Check it out 👇
https://t.co/7g6vjoTh2L

[Matty Holem @CoachHolem]

The keys to the test!

#baseball #prospects

[Illinois Stars RK @ILStarsFP2010]

Tryout time! 💥
Good luck to all our Illinois Stars going after their high school spots. Trust your training. Hard work ALWAYS pays off! ⭐🥎

[NIU Softball @NIUSoftball]

Under 48 hours from first pitch as the Huskies hit the road this weekend

Read More: https://t.co/a5BGFYsMlR

#GoHuskies

[Coach Jennifer Turner @CAASoftballAdv]

🚨 WHEN A COLLEGE COACH IS AT YOUR GAME… READ THIS 🚨

It’s not just another tournament.
It’s not just another at-bat.
It’s not just about stats.

When a college coach is on the fence, you are being evaluated on everything.

Not just the swing.
Not just the throw.
Not just the 60 time.

EVERYTHING.

They are watching:

👀 Your body language after you strike out
👀 Your reaction when you boot a ground ball
👀 How you respond to a bad call
👀 How you support your teammates
👀 How you carry yourself between innings
👀 Your hustle on routine plays
👀 Your focus when the ball isn’t hit to you

They’re asking themselves:

Is she steady under pressure?
Does she think the game or just react to it?
Can she adjust pitch to pitch?
Does she know where the next play is before it happens?
Is she coachable?
Is she competitive without being chaotic?

Because here’s the truth:

College coaches recruit BODY LANGUAGE.
They recruit GAME IQ.
They recruit LEADERSHIP.
They recruit MATURITY.

The physical tools might get their attention.
The small details earn the offer.

So when you see that coach behind the backstop…

Don’t play tight.
Don’t play for stats.
Don’t play for one moment.

Show them how athletic you are.
Take the risks.

The athletes who separate themselves at the next level?

They dominate the tiny details.

And coaches always notice.

[Carmela Irwin 2028 @Cirwin2028]

Big thank you to @RVC_Softball for the camp this weekend! Had a lot of fun and learned a few pitching drills to test out during the off season. I hope to be back soon! #RVCGoldenEagles

[Illinois Stars RK @ILStarsFP2010]

6 schools here will be represented by 9 of our girls. Good luck in your High School Season. @BeecherSoftball @WilmingtonILSB @MantenoSoftball @BBCHSsball @BishopMcNamara @KanelandSb

[ICA Softball @ica_softball]

https://t.co/AwsVMo7Lb9

ICA Softball 2026 Preseason Polls. This is not exact science nor perfect. Just a place to start for the excitement of the upcoming softball season. 23 days away.

[Illinois Stars RK @ILStarsFP2010]

Thank you @RVC_Softball 🥎🦅 for hosting and for the invite to your winter prospect camp — the girls truly appreciated your time and the opportunity! 🧡⭐️💙@CoachMonroe9 @southallmiranda

[Reese Brown @ReeseBrown2027]

Had a great time dropping Addi back off at college and touring the campus!! @MissouriSandT

[AddisonCoulter @Addison2028]

Of all of the camps I’ve attended at @NIUSoftball, today was the BEST! Fun, informative and challenging beginning to end! Thanks to the Coaching staff and players for helping all of the campers get in high-quality reps!! @jillienwaldron @MandiBaldufnsr

[Kyla DeWitt @dewitt_kyla]

Putting in work with my hitting coach Jenny!
Feeling locked in as I prep for school ball & travel season. @DePaulSB @Softball_ONU @KentStSoftball @DAMUSCollegeRe1

[Illinois Stars RK @ILStarsFP2010]

Thank you @RVC_Softball 🥎🦅 for hosting and for the invite to your winter prospect camp — the girls truly appreciated your time and the opportunity! 🧡⭐️💙@CoachMonroe9 @southallmiranda

[Rock Valley College Softball @RVC_Softball]

Thank you to all of the players that came to our youth and prospect camp today!!

[AddisonCoulter @Addison2028]

Another great camp @SIUESB ! Thanks @CoachSorden for a fun, challenging and informative afternoon!!!

[Carmela Irwin 2028 @Cirwin2028]

‼️WENT CAMPING‼️ at @UIndySoftball today, attended both the pitching and all skills camps (and made friends). I would like to say thank you to @coachferrell15, Coach Frost, and the players, for introducing new drills and answering my questions. Hope attend another camp! #gohounds