Jacqueline Sledden

Central College Softball Commit Catcher/CF/RF #16 on the Lady Reds, Exit Velo - 75MPH, pop-time -1.76 Home2home -11.81, YHS Varsity Flag Football

[Jacqueline Sledden @JSledden2025]

I am excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic journey at Central College! Thank you to Coach Wares and Coach O’Brien for the opportunity and everyone who has got me to where I am today. @CentralSB1 @waresgsbcentral @13OB13 @LadyRedsIL

[Yorkville Girls Flag Football @YHSFlagFootball]

The only picture I took the last two days of tryouts….appreciate our alums, Hannah, Jackie, Julianna, and Jayda for coming out to help out!! Good luck in college girls, come back soon 🥹

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Success isn’t just about winning. It’s also about improving, having fun, making friends, and growing as a person.

[Danny Kanell @dannykanell]

Every player and every parent of a college athlete needs to listen to this!!! Securing the bag is one thing but life lessons are priceless !!

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Any coach can learn the x’s and o’s. It takes a special coach to build a strong culture and form positive relationships with players.

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

Game #1 today and we're ready!
Reflecting on where we started and where we're ending up. Amazing people, amazing journey! ❤️🥎

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

After a grueling battle in the heat Lady Reds 18u ended their season, and softball journey, in a 2nd place finish at the @Softball_WS. It was a perfect last hurrah for a unique, talented & cohesive group of athletes, families & coaches. ❤️
#FinalStopRedsFarewellTour
#RedsOn3

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

Reds made the FINAL FOUR 18u teams competing for the VA Beach @Softball_WS championship title! Custom jerseys helped get us 1 step closer to Sat as we take the field together AS A REDS TEAM for last time. 2 games left! 🤞
🥺😭❤️🥎
#youregonnamissthis
#RedsOn3
#RedsFarewellTour

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

Let's goooo! Tomorrow we take on some softball Virginia Beach-style.
#RedsFarewellTour

👀 us on GameChanger
Lady Reds-CT 18U https://t.co/IOiKbzP0m8

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

#SoftballWorldSeriesVirginaBeach- here we come! Safe travels to our friends and fam as they head out on the last stop on the #RedsFarewellTour. 🥎🏖☀️❤️
Schedule coming soon!

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

Today's Championship was one of the hardest fought, most desired outcomes we've ever had as a team. When coach cries in front of the whole field you KNOW you've done good.
#NAFAMidwestNationals 18u CHAMPIONS 🏆
#RedsFarewellTour #OneTourneyLeft
#ProudIsAnUnderstatement

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

Tomorrow is THE DAY! 4 days, a total of 6 W's to get to the Championship game @ #NAFAMidwestNationals & we're 🔥 up! Join us tomorrow at 4pm to cheer on the Reds as they battle for the Championship title! #RedsFarewellTour
@CarthageSball @CentralSB1
@JU_EagleSB @SXUsoftball

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

WIN #2 of the day, 5th W of the #NAFAMidwestNationals.
Last game is at 5:50pm, a W takes us to the 'Ship on Sunday! 💪🏻 Ladies promoting the BEST soft serve EVER. Come 👀 a game & eat some 🍦.
Seriously. THE BEST. 😋❤️
Youth Sports Complex, 3301 Prairie Ave, Beloit, WI, Field 11.

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

Started this weekend on 🔥 as the team went 2-0 at #NAFAMidwestNationals @JSledden2025 hit an incredible 3 💣's in 2 games & helped drive in 13 of the teams total 21 runs for the day. SERIOUS 🌧️ tonite so 🤞🏻 we're back at it tomorrow at 11am!
#HomeRunHat #RedsOn3
@CentralSB1

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

NAFA Summer College Showcase is complete and Lady Reds went home as the 18u Champions! Great effort by the entire team in every single game. Already gearing up for next weekend in Beloit- schedule coming soon!
#LastSeasonBestSeason #RedsOn3
#RedsFarewellTour

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

🚨 Schedule Drop! 🚨 Reds are gearing up for one of the toughest weekends on the schedule: the LP4U Queen of the Hill (St. Charles) tourney, all while battling the forecasted heat.
Come cheer us on this Saturday & Sunday and bring ice!

[Illinois Lady Reds Softball @LadyRedsIL]

Suffered our first loss of the season only to rally back this evening w/a win that gets us to championship Sunday! @Kendall24T coming clutch ALL DAY w/a 🔥 bat in both games & @JSledden2025 crushed a double that started a hitting streak in Game 2.
Back on the 💎 11am!

[Jacqueline Sledden @JSledden2025]

Highlights from last weekend.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Most coaches want to work with the most talented players. This is the easy road. A truly great coach can teach beginners the fundamentals and help them develop into successful athletes.

[CentralSB @CentralSB1]

Looking to advance your game this summer - check out our camp dates!!