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Righthander struck out 231 batters in 126 innings — an average of almost 13 per game. Compiled an 11-7 record with a 1.33 ERA in helping the Bulldogs reach the sectional final for the first time in 34 years. Hit double digits in strikeouts in 12 of 19 starts. Also batted .398 with 27 RBI.

Led the Knights in home runs (3) and RBI (26). Hit .392 with a team-best slugging percentage of .709. Had at least one hit in 16 of her last 18 games. Speedy for a catcher, she swiped 14 bases without bring caught. Will play at Blackburn College.

Triggered the Bulldogs high-octane offense with a .456 average and nine home runs, both team highs. Closed her career on a nine-game hitting streak with eight hits in her final 15 at-bats. Will attend Southwestern Illinois College.

2022 All-Metro player of the year, Edmiaston was a key cog in an offense that averaged 9.6 runs per game and set a school record with 33 wins. Led the area with 11 home runs, many of the long distance variety. Had 21 multi-hit games. Will continue her career at Florida Southwestern College, a junior college national power in Fort Myers.

Triggered the Midgets attack from the leadoff spot in the batting order with .492 average and a .703 on-base percentage. Had 15 extra base hits including seven doubles. Put together an 18-game hitting streak from March 17-April 21. Scored an area-best 63 runs. Will continue her career at SIU Edwardsville.

Drove in a team-best 41 runs. Stole 46 of 47 bases, left the bag early and was called out in her only unsuccessful attempt. Hit .513 in helping the Lancers to a 27-8 mark. Heading to Northwestern University.

Topped the Eagles with seven home runs and 39 RBI. Hit .495 and recorded four games of four hits. Drove in seven runs in a 15-0 win over Dupo on May 11.

Hit .416 and stole 14 bases without being caught. Began the season on a 15-game hitting streak and never cooled off. Had three games of three hits or more. Scored a run in 19 of 31 games.

A serious two-way threat, Gipson struck out 241 batters in 157 innings on the way to a 22-3 record with a 1.69 ERA. The Miners top offensive threat, she led the team in average (.457), home runs (7) and RBI (42). Had a hit in each of her last nine games.

Super versatile, Hess caught and also pitched a few games to help Musketeers win Cahokia Conference Illinois Division title and set program record with 26 wins. Hit .504 with 43 RBI, both team highs. Recorded at least one hit in 17 of her final 19 games.

Compiled a 15-3 record in the circle with a 1.43 ERA. Fanned 131 and walked just 16. Slammed a team-high five home runs and drove in 31. Helped Tigers to a 30-6 record. Will continue her career at the University of Illinois-Springfield.