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‘Student of the Game’: Pitching Ace Paige McAllister the Heartbeat of Tremont Softball

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Adam Duvall | Peoria Journal Star

TREMONT — Here’s the situation: Tremont leads Illinois Valley Central by a run in the final inning of a Class 2A regional championship softball game. IVC has runners on second and third with no outs. The current batter has a 3-0 count. 

Not an ideal scenario with the season on the line.

But not everyone has Paige McAllister in the circle.

All the scores:2021 IHSA softball state tournament schedule, scores, pairings for the Peoria area

The Tremont senior battled back to get a strikeout for the first out, then fell behind 3-1 before sitting down the next batter. She then worked the count full before getting a swinging strike to end the game.

“It’s definitely rattling for a pitcher,” McAllister said of the near disaster, “but I mean, I have confidence in my defense. I know, in the end, I just got to trust my stuff and trust my catcher to catch it. I know my abilities. I just got to stick to that. Be confident.

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AGSA Softball Camp

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The American Gold Sports Alliance is hosting our first Summer Softball Camp July 12th-15th! Learn new skills and drills while having fun with current and former collegiate softball players! Softball camps are camps created with one purpose: Making you a better softball player. With a player-to-coach ratio of 5 to 1, there’s always someone to help you. Never played softball before? Not a problem! Been playing for years? That’s great too! No matter the skill level your athlete be challenged every day through drills, scrimmage games, and training sessions focused on your position. Campers will learn from the best coaches, work with teammates that are just as passionate about the game as they are, and have fun while doing it! Our coaches are all USA Softball Certified and are excited to work with your athlete!

Register Now: https://playpass.com/go/AyCWFiW

Learn More: https://agsa.org/softball-camp-july-2021/

? DATE: July 12th-15th

⏰ TIME: 9:00am-1:00pm

? LOCATION: Ackerman Park, Field #5, Glen Ellyn, IL

? PRICE: $29 per day or $99 for all four days

? AGE: 6-10 years

? SKILL LEVEL: Beginner-Novice

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Learn More: https://agsa.org/softball-camp-july-2021/#AmericanGoldSports#AGSAGold#Softball

NATIONAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS RELEASED FOR APRIL, AS SPRING SEASON BEGINS WITH MAJOR NATIONAL EVENTS

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By USA Wrestling, National Wrestling Hall of Fame, FloWrestling

USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum has published its sixth national rankings for high school girls wrestlers for the 2020-21 season.

This ranking evaluates all girls enrolled in grades 8-12, and athletes from all 50 states are eligible for selection.

It has been a busy time for girls high school wrestlers. Since the last ranking in March, numerous states have completed their official or unofficial girls state championships. These state tournaments play an important role in setting the rankings during this time of the year.

In addition, the major spring and summer national championships have already begun. The two events that had a tremendous impact on the April rankings were USA Wrestling’s High School National Recruiting Showcase and the Girls Folkstyle Nationals, both held in Coralville, Iowa.

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AGSA February Athlete of the Month Wins 2021 High School National Girls Folkstyle Nationals Tournament

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This past February, Samantha Spielbauer was chosen to be the American Gold Sports Alliance’s Athlete of the Month.  Sam plays varsity basketball, while also competing as a wrestler at Clayton Ridge High School in Guttenberg, Iowa. Even though this is her first year of wrestling, Spielbauer surprised everyone by winning her first-ever state wrestling championship during the third annual Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association’s girls state tournament. Building upon her successes, Sam competed 2021 High School National Recruiting Showcase and Girls Folkstyle Nationals Tournament on March 27th and 28th.

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Iowa high school wrestling: Meet the 2021 All-Iowa Girls’ Wrestling Team

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Cody GoodwinDes Moines Register

The continued growth of girls’ wrestling in Iowa reached new heights this season.

There were 683 girls that wrestled across the state, according to Trackwrestling. At the girls’ state tournament in January, sponsored for the third year by the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association, 457 girls from more than 100 schools competed.

The numbers are continuing to pop and the overall talent level is rising, too, and both of those facts are represented here, in our 2021 All-Iowa Girls’ Wrestling Team.

In this, we selected Elite members for our girls’ wrestling team, the wrestlers we consider to be the best of the best at the 12 weights contested at the IWCOA girls’ state tournament. We also included 12 additional honorable mention picks.

This year’s Elite Team selections represent nine different schools. There are five seniors, three juniors, three sophomores, and one freshmen. The honorable mention picks include three seniors, two juniors, four sophomores and three freshmen.

As the sport continues to grow and evolve here in Iowa, we feel it is our obligation to grow and evolve with it. Elite team members will be invited to the virtual Des Moines Register’s All-Iowa Sports Awards in Des Moines this June. 

The selections were made based on in-season results, Register staff observations, and consultations with high school, college and recruiting contacts. Records listed are from Trackwrestling.

All-Iowa Elite Girls’ Wrestlers

106 pounds: Ella Schmit, jr., Bettendorf

Two-time IWCOA girls’ state champ, three-time finalist. Went 23-7 overall this season, and 5-0 against girls, all pins. Qualified for the IHSAA state wrestling tournament, one of just four girls to ever do so. 

113 pounds: Eva Diaz, jr., Waverly-Shell Rock

IWCOA girls’ state champ. Went 24-0 with 21 pins this season. Recorded four first-period pins and a technical fall at the IWCOA girls’ state tournament.

120 pounds: Kiki Connell, sr., Charles City

IWCOA girls’ state champ and a two-time girls’ state medalist. Finished 28-6 overall this season. Outscored her five opponents at the state tournament by a combined 43-8.

126 pounds: Lilly Luft, soph., Charles City

IWCOA girls’ state champ and now a two-time girls’ state medalist. Went 23-1 this season with 15 pins, including three at the state tournament, where she outscored her opponents 43-9 across five matches.

132 pounds: Annika Behrends, jr., Waverly-Shell Rock

IWCOA girls’ state champ, and now a two-time girls’ state champ and three-time finalist. Went 11-0 this season with seven pins. Rallied to win both her semifinals and finals match to win gold at this year’s state tournament.

138 pounds: Abby McIntyre, sr., Glenwood

IWCOA girls’ state champ and now a two-time girls’ state champ. Went 15-1 overall this year with 11 pins, including five at the state tournament, four of which occurred in the first period. Grand View signee.

145 pounds: Naomi Simon, fr., Decorah

IWCOA girls’ state champ. Went 26-1 this year with 23 pins, including 12 in the first period. Recorded five pins at the state tournament, where she also outscored her opponents by a combined 22-0.

152 pounds: Madison Diaz, sr., Waverly-Shell Rock

IWCOA girls’ state champ. Finished the season 21-0 with 16 pins. Recorded four pins and a technical fall en route to first at the girls’ state tournament. Grand View signee.

160 pounds: Samantha Spielbauer, soph., Clayton Ridge

IWCOA girls’ state champ. Finished 13-5 overall with 13 pins, including 11 in the first period and six in under a minute. Became Clayton Ridge’s first state wrestling champ, boy or girl.

170 pounds: Morgan Smith, sr., Denver

IWCOA girls’ state champ. Finished 14-10 with 14 pins, including four at the girls’ state tournament. Beat the fourth-, third-, and second-place finisher en route to a state title.

195 pounds: Rachel Eddy, soph., Independence

IWCOA girls’ state champ, and now a two-time girls’ state finalist. Went 14-0 this season with nine pins. Joins her uncle, Scott, as a state wrestling champ for Independence. (Scott Eddy won an IHSAA Class 2A state title in 1997.)

285 pounds: Millie Peach, sr., Iowa Valley

IWCOA girls’ state champ and finished her career as the first three-time girls’ state champ. Went 23-13 overall this year, but 5-0 with five pins against girls. Went a combined 9-0 at the three girls’ state tournaments with nine pins, including seven in the first period.

Honorable Mention

  • Sophie Barnes, soph., Lewis Central
  • Abby Boehm, sr., North Fayette Valley
  • Grace Gray, jr., Ankeny Centennial
  • Emma Grimm, sr., Osage
  • Olivia Huckfelt, fr., Spencer
  • Keeley Kehrli, soph., East Buchanan
  • Jasmine Luedtke, fr., Ottumwa
  • Adyson Lundquist, soph., Southwest Valley
  • Avery Meier, sr., Waverly-Shell Rock
  • Sydney Park, jr., Davenport Assumption
  • Bella Porcelli, fr., Southeast Polk
  • Alexis Ross, soph., Fort Dodge

Cody Goodwin covers wrestling and high school sports for the Des Moines Register. Follow him on Twitterat@codygoodwin.

AGSA LAUNCHES THEIR YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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The American Gold Sports Alliance is proud to announce the launch of our Youth Advisory Committee!

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a sub-committee of the American Gold Sports Alliance. The YAC is comprised of a group of young people who are passionate about youth representation, have a range of experiences in sport and physical activity, and want to make sure that young people have a voice in deciding how opportunities are developed and delivered for their peers. The YAC will provide you with a unique opportunity to work with the American Gold Sports Alliance, our members, and partners to influence how sport for children and young people is better prioritized and coordinated to deliver social change and make a positive, lasting impact.

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Girls prep wrestling: Clayton Ridge’s Spielbauer wins state title

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Clayton Ridge certainly made its mark at the girls state wrestling tournament. Samantha Spielbauer pinned her way through the 160-pound bracket at the third annual Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association’s unofficial girls state tournament, winning the Eagles’ first-ever state wrestling championship on Saturday at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

Inter Tribal Sports

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Established in 2002, the Inter Tribal Sports (ITS) mission is to unify tribal youth and communities through structured athletic programs while providing necessary resources and developing a strong foundation in culture, leadership and wellness.

The organization features year-round youth sports and enrichment programs designed specifically for southern California Native American communities. Featured sports include basketball, cheer, flag football, softball, cross country, and soccer. All of the league sports are co-ed, recreation, and non-contact sports. In addition to sports leagues, ITS offers wellness programming, cultural gatherings, group social outings and leadership activities. ITS provides athletic opportunities and values education in conjunction with cultural, physical, mental, and spiritual development.

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