A highly competitive baseball/softball organization made up of tournament teams from ages 10-18u that travels across the MW. 2024 36 teams, 280 commits. 9 pros
Aurora, IL
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Prayers and condolences go out to the Jefferson family. Parents, players, and all people please hug your loved ones tight tonight. We never know the true battle some of those next to us are going through. Be a good person, be kind, listen often, and be a good support system.#RJ3
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“Your organization has been identified as one of the top travel programs in the Midwest. Through our vast collection of scouts across all Midwest states, you are featured as one of the top 32 of the top travel programs from around the Midwest. " -Prep Baseball Report
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Congrats to @JeremyMcGuigan1 for committing to Spoon River CC to further his athletic and academic career. We are proud of you. Our 8th commit of 2021. Spoon River is 🔥. #flythehawk @AirolaJohn @Crowders96 @shepardson_matt @jim_pyfer @PBRIllinois @anieckula26 @SRC_Baseball
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Good luck to all our players at tryouts this week!! You all have worked hard to get to this point, now it’s time to show it off. Baseball and softball seasons have officially begun! #fearthehawks
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Congratulations to our very own Hawks President @Bennnythejet9 for being named the @JolietSlammers All-Decade Catcher! Congratulations, Ben!! #ILHawks
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Congratulations to @GerwigChase for committing to @SRC_Baseball ! We are proud of you and look forward to watching you grow! Chase is an ultimate gamer and will be a major asset to the Snappers. Our first 2023 off the board! #flythehawk @anieckula26 @AirolaJohn @chicagoshep
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Abby Quinn
Plainfield North High School 🔷UNCOMMITTED🔷
Class of 2020
Unweighted GPA: 4.2
Weighted GPA: 5.3
Class rank: 166/581
Position:3B
Summer Team: Illinois Lady Hawks Contact: b.hewett@illinoishawks.org for more info!!! #NCAA #NAIA #NCAASoftball #Softball #collegesoftball
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Congrats to Adam Beckman on 18u Faron/Ruge as he will continue his baseball career to play at Harper College in the Fall. #hawkscommits
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Congrats to @nicolelovato8 for signing your National Letter of Intent. We are so proud of you!!! St. X is getting a great player #hawkscommits
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Congratulations to @jadennfitz for committing to Spoon River CC to further his athletic and academic career. We are proud of you. Our 9th commit of 2021. #flythehawk @PBRIllinois @Crowders96 @jim_pyfer @anieckula26 @CoachKurtz19 @AirolaJohn @SRC_Baseball
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Big shoutout to one of our head coaches John Darlington for winning the State Championship and to Kelly Ash and Ben Hewett on second place at the state championship in Softball state. Best softball team in Plainfield history ever #hawkstrained #trainwiththebest
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Congratulations to Nino Carra. He becomes our 121st commit and 31st commit of the 2019 class. We are very proud of you!!! He will be continuing his collegiate career at Spoon River College next Fall. #hawkscommits #fearthehawks @Crowders96 @johnairola @Marioh_3012 @NinoCarra
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Huge shoutout to Jackson Krieger! Snapperville just added a solid left handed arm to the Mix for 2021! Congrats to @J_kriegs44 for committing to @CoachKurtz19 @SRC_Baseball #flythehawk
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2nd place at Gulf Coast Nationals!!! @KristyFash37 couldn’t be more proud of this group! #flythehawk
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Players: If you aren’t happy with your role then do something about it. Earn it! If you want to play more, then make a plan, commit & work harder. Everyone is not entitled an opportunity to play or start. That’s not reality, & it’s not the real world. You have to earn your way!
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18u Ladyhawks at Nationals comes to an end tonight. We fought all week in scorching heat, won two today and ended up losing 13-7 at 9pm. 7 of these ladies head to college for a new softball journey! We are family and we became better people and teammates this season! #fearthehawk
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Congrats to Tyler Talbot on 18uPeterlin as he will continue his baseball career at Lewis University.#hawkstrong #illinoishawks@TylerTalbot_
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For all players that didn’t make your High school team:
Hawks and Non-Hawks.
Our facility is open for FREE to get work in. Our cages and field are open. Bring yourself and a Hawk and use our facility. Be driven to get better.
Contact b.hewett@illinoishawks.org for any info!
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Good luck to all of our Hawks family at tryouts tomorrow & throughout the week. May all the hard work you have all put in this off-season shine on the field. Hustle, good effort, good attitude and believe you’re the best. Positive creates positive. Build each other up! Let’s go!
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Good luck to all our high school athletes trying out this week! Effort, attitude and hustle! Control the controllables! Show off your skills and most of all represent yourself first, your families and program! Do everything with class! #flythehawk
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Good luck to all our high school players this week as they tryout for their respective high schools. Work hard, hustle everywhere and compete against yourself and no one else. Show off the work you’ve put in. To the seniors-enjoy the ride, make a difference, and be a leader.
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Jimmy Fitzmaurice with a 12 strikeout complete game No hitter for the Fall Elite Team. On to the semifinal game @PerfectGameIL #fearthehawks
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Just a little snapshot of our new facility!! 78,000 square feet. Unlimited space, contact b.hewett@illinoishawks.org for more details!!
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Congratulations to @SitterlyJacob for committing to Spoon River CC to further his athletic and academic career. We are proud of you. Our 7th commit of 2021. #flythehawk @Crowders96 @chicagoshep @AirolaJohn @jim_pyfer @anieckula26
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Proud of you Josh!!! Best news all year!!!
It’s not about strikeouts or home runs. Its not about wins and losses. It’s about this…. When you tell your baseball family that you are now CANCER FREE! THIS is what it’s all about…. Josh Fleming - you are one strong man; and we are so proud to have you in our family!
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MAJOR NEWS!!! @jonnybutler333 @konnor_ASH6 Congratulations to both of you for the hard work you two put in. Keep grinding. Embrace the process. Two Illinois Hawks-Pitcher of the year in IL Konnor Ash Player of the Year-Jonny Butler #hardworkpaysoff #hawkstrong #hawkcommits #d1
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The weather stopped the girls from having a trophy ceremony but the Lady Hawks are State Champs! 16u Ladyhawks Davidenko is the only team to go undefeated in the tourney! #fearthehawk @ILHSoftball @JasonJnrholley
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms that make this possible every day. We appreciate you! The amount of time you put into your son’s and daughters craft doesn’t go unnoticed. You’re the real MVP!
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Congrats to Coach Brown and Minooka Softball for their super sectional win 5-1 over Yorkville! On to the last 4!!!! #flythehawk @minookasoftball
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Wishing very happy birthday to the Hawks President, @Bennnythejet9 ! Thanks for all you do to inspire and equip so many young athletes!
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Congrats to Jessica Bulanda! She becomes our 117th commit and 27th of the 2019 class. She will be continuing her collegiate career at Loras College next Fall. She plays for 18u Hewett. #hawkscommits #fearthehawks @Marioh_3012 @jessicabulanda @Crowders96 @TedBulanda @GinaBulanda
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Signing day for 18u Ladyhawks Hewett-Madison Fraser and Calla Kmetz at Joliet Junior College. #hawkscommits #proudmoment
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Illinois Hawks 18u Sanchez 4-0 in pool play. Seeded 14 of 146 at Indianapolis/ Grand Park #fearthehawks #legacytrained
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We are FINALLY back!! We can’t wait to share with everyone what an off-season this has been! Keep the ball rolling! #baseballisback
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16u Davidenko- Jessie Davidenko proving again she’s a workhorse. 36 innings in 105 heat helping her team To a 6-0 start this weekend at St. Louis Exposure Showcase.
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The Illinois Hawks would like to introduce the next major addition to our softball coaching staff!!!
The Illinois Hawks are proud to announce the addition of Coach Mark Brown, Varsity Head Coach at Minooka High School, for the 2019-20 season of Lady Hawks Softball!
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62 wins for baseball and softball this weekend!!
One championship 10u softball
One semifinal 13u softball
5 second place finishes- 9u, 12u, 16u, 17u,18u
1 championship-16u
1 silver bracket championship-14u
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SAM BOLANDER got the W for Illinois Hawks Black 17U. He lasted 6 innings, allowing 6 hits & 2 runs while striking out five & walking 1. RYAN HUDSON and QUINN BARTELS entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. HUDSON with the save #flythehawk
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Congrats to @cadethornberry on 18u Peterlin as he will continue his career to play at University of St. Francis in the Fall. @PBRIllinois
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Congratulations to @Ryanharty99 on 17/18u Bodine as he will continue his career at the University of Wisconsin-Plateville. Our 72nd commit and 12th of the 2018 class #hawkscommits @legacy_athletics1 @sanchy40 @crowders1996 @Coachdavisknows
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Officially ranked number 1 in the state and 8 in nation for USSSA! Let’s go ladies! #flythehawk @Aray1122
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Congratulations to @8Couchie for committing to Southwestern Illinois CC to further his athletic and academic career. We are proud of you. Our 10th commit of 2021. #flythehawk @AirolaJohn @Crowders96 @chicagoshep @jim_pyfer @Devon_Rager3 @pbr_illinois
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Congratulations to Jessica Bulanda. She becomes our 117th commit and 27th commit of the 2019 class. We are very proud of you!!! She will be continuing her collegiate career at Loras… instagram.com/p/BvuEKWFhOwS/…
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Congrats to Gabe Panza on 18u Peterlin as he will continue his baseball career to play at University of Dubuque in the Fall. #hawkstrong
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Konnor ash for 18u Hewett throws a complete game no hitter with 12 strikeouts. Second one in program history #hawks
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My best friend said “YES” after I had to yell “Babe” twice as she was chasing the moose we wanted to see in Colorado. Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with this amazing woman. She makes me the happiest person… instagram.com/p/B5dybcHBqyT/…
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Happy Easter to all of our baseball and softball families!! Thank you for all you for your sons, daughters and all athletes!
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14u Darnall wins the ship in USSSA Roselle 14u tournament #flythehawk @Aray1122 @AbbyQuinn32 @jesspleckham @Nat_muellner18 @bellalisle27
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16U Hawks go 2-2 on the weekend, finishing strong with a 10-2 win. Leading the way were Adam West with 3 2Bs and Chase Gerwig, who went 2-2 with a 3B and pitched 2 solid innings. Jack Biala gets the W on the mound.
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Training last night with @mission3sixty. Always getting better, always grinding #hardwork #fearthehawk #programessentials
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Couldn’t be more proud of these girls. They practice with intensity and play with intensity. Shows as they won the LadyHawks first championship of the inaugural season and first of the year. Many more to come. Great job girls!!!
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Can’t wait for these to come in!! Old English hats too! #fire #uniformswag @EvoShield @coachsilva11 @AirolaJohn @chicagoshep
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Proud of Konnor Ash and his recent signing with the Phillies! Another Hawks alum signing a professional contract! #hawksalum #flythehawk
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Congratulations to @r_russell09 on his commitment to Joliet Junior College to pursue his academic and athletic career! @anieckula26 @chicagoshep @AirolaJohn @Crowders96 @jim_pyfer
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Congratulations to the 14U Goorsky Hawks boys for their win in the Field of Dreams Skills Competition Relay! Way to go!!
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Congratulations to Jacob Karaba of 17/18u Sanchez/Crowder as he will continue his career at Lewis University. Our 91st commit & 2nd of the 2019 class. Great job Jacob we are proud of you! @Marioh_3012 @legacy1athletic @AirolaJohn @Crowders96 @ynotllabesab @sanchee40 #fearthehawks
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Happy Memorial Day! Thank you all those who serve and served, past, present and future. We are thankful for all you do to protect us!
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Extremely proud to announce that @Diegohuerta25 has officially committed to Loras College!! We couldn’t be more proud of you. #flythehawk @NukesNotes @chicagoshep @CoachKramo @AirolaJohn
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Extremely proud to announce that Corrin Kennedy-18u Hanson has officially committed to Division 1 Jacksonville University!! We couldn’t be more proud of you @corrinkennedyy #flythehawk @MorganNdm578 @AirolaJohn @kris_hanson71 @CoachSydney1
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Congratulations to Amber Zilinger. She becomes our 96th commit and 2nd softball commit of the year. Couldn’t be more proud of you!!! Amber will be continuing her collegiate career at… instagram.com/p/BoK1Po_l3wO/…
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Congratulations to Justin Mcguigan formerly of 18u Bodine/Ash, now on 18u-Herrera as he will continue his career at Concordia-St. Paul. Our 93rd commit and 4th of the 2019 class. Great job… instagram.com/p/BnMoWiTlgmo/…
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What a weekend for Hawks softball!! 2nd year program. Goes 25-3-1 this weekend. 4 age levels undefeated. 14u Morgan top 6 finish in Myrtle Beach at 14u. 10u, 13u, 15u and 16u all go undefeated. Proud to be a Hawk! #fearthehawk
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@Arseneau10 Gavin Arseneau with a roped double in game 1 at the @Bullpenevents ABC 16u Championships #fearthehawk
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Congrats to @NoahJJ22 brother of @Brett_Johnson22 as he has committed to play at @SRC_Baseball for the 2020 season. Our 25th commit of the 2020 season! Spoon River is getting another solid kid! @CoachKurtz19 @CoachTom1993 @Crowders96 @AirolaJohn @chicagoshep
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2021 @RubyCamden raking in Indy! @Bullpenevents Oswego East product. Uncommitted! Solid player top to bottom! Dm for details or email b.hewett@illinoishawks.org
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Congratulations to Amber Zilinger. She becomes our 96th commit and 2nd softball commit of the year. @amberzilingerr will be continuing her collegiate career at University of Wisconsin-Plateville next Fall. She plays for 18u Hewett #hawkscommits #fearthehawks
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Updates are coming daily!!! We can’t be more excited for a brand new product to show off to the community and all of YOU! Land being graded, new turf install and plenty of lights already in and much better!!! #flythehawk
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@PerfectGameUSA konnor ash velo 88-92mph No hitter vs Knights! Congrats on your 3rd career No Hitter! #illinoishawks
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Congratulations to Austin Miller on his commitment to John Carroll University @miller16aj22 @Crowders96 @coachsilva11 @CoachSram_8 @jim_pyfer @anieckula26 @AirolaJohn
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13u Carey wins the ship in St. Charles!!! Championship combined no hitter from Damien (4) 10k and Harvey (1)
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Week 2 leaders in @rapsodo league!!
Arseneau leads the way with 1 bomb
Will Morris backs up going 9-11
Bru helps out going 7-11
Strong day for Team Animals
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Congratulations to Jake Staub @Jaketitans11 on his commitment to Olive Harvey College to pursue his academic and athletic career! @anieckula26 @AirolaJohn @Crowders96 @jim_pyfer @ThomasN59324436 @chicagoshep
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Congrats to @treyric3 on his commitment to the University of Tennessee St. Martin to continue his baseball career. 60th commit #hawkstrong
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This picture means more than winning and losing. It means there is teamwork, friendship, development of the players themselves and most of all a team that enjoys each other! This is what it is about. The players!!!
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Can’t wait to see what @CoachKurtz19 does with this new 2020 squad. Lots of homegrown boys. #snappers #turtlepower
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10u Smith wins the championship!!! Great job ladies! Your families and coaches are proud and you make us proud!
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We are very happy to announce @DylanMcgee07 will be continuing his education & athletic career at Olive Harvey JC. New to the program and immediately started working! Excited to see his next journey. #flythehawk @mission_3sixty @CoachKramo @AirolaJohn @chicagoshep @coachsilva11
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Congrats to 2020 Caleb Green on his commitment to Ripon College. Caleb is our 13th 2020 commit and 136th commit in our short 5 years! Congrats Caleb!!
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16U Shepardson goes 2-0 in pool play to take the 4 seed in bracket play in the Chicago Showcase at Purdue University NW. The W goes to Chase Gerwig in a team win, with clutch contributions from Mannis, Zimmerman, and Guzman. Biala with the walk-off single to cap the 6-5 game.
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Illinois Hawks Fall 18U wins contest against ESP Select Roberts Fall 21/22 18U on Friday, 8-4. The Hawks totaled eight hits. Nathan Kennedy, Ryan Hudson, and Tommy Garner each collected two hits to lead Illinois Hawks Fall 18U. #flythehawk
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16u Red Beats 16u Black 13-11 in a high scoring affair. Hats off to both teams. Going in 5-1 before the championship! Both teams battled all day! Last two teams standing out of 24 at Go Yard Classic in Bourbonnais #fearthehawk
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Our 16u IL LadyHawks DD take 2nd at the Ride the Lightning NSA qualifier, earning a 2019 WS bid.
Heading to Florida tomorrow to get started on the 2018 bid they earned in the fall!
Go LadyHawks! #fearthehawks #legacytrained
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12u Hawks win the Championship at Summer Slugfest at Diamond Sports Complex #fearthehawks #legacytrained
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Good luck to all our players at tryouts this week! Represent us well! Have passion, work hard, have a good attitude, focus and HUSTLE EVERYWHERE! Most of all, BE A GOOD TEAMMATE. #workorbeoutworked #hawks #ladyhawks
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Congrats to one of our very own @Jcrowdz7 on his verbal commitment to U of Illinois today! Proud Dad moment for @Crowders96. Proud of you dude!
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Big thank you to @ILHSoftball Dan Davidenko and @JasonJnrholley for all the time and effort they put into the ladies. We will truly miss all the hard work, the sacrifice and time you put day in and day out for this program! Good luck in your coaching retirement! Thank you!!!!
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