Emma Best 2026 (Committed)

I am so excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Loras College to play softball! I want to thank all of my coaches who have guided me throughout the years, but especially Coach Dave, who has coached me for the last 5 years and helped shape me into the player and person I am today. Your belief in me has meant everything. Thank you as well to Coach Ashley, Coach Nate, and Coach Mal at Loras for giving me this amazing opportunity. I can’t wait to be a part of the Duhawk family! Most of all, I want to thank my parents. You’ve been my biggest supporters, my motivators, and my rock. From the countless hours driving me to practices and tournaments, to the sacrifices you’ve made so I could chase this dream, none of this would be possible without you. You’ve shown me what it means to be truly dedicated and caring, and I can’t thank you enough. I am so grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to begin this next chapter. Go Duhawks!! 💜🥎 @LorasSoftball @CoachNateWeber @USAPrimeMSFP18u @jonathanhon_hon @minookasoftball @CoachKeers @ShowtimeSports1 @rsmidwest #Committed #GoDuhawks #LorasCollege #fastpitchsoftball #classof2026

🚨RECORD BREAK ALERT🚨 Addisonn Crumly @AddisonnCrumly breaks the Minooka Softball all-time home run record. Sara Novak ('13) held the home run record-27-for the last 14 years. Crum Dawg Millionare is now the new record holder as her 2HR last night vs Pl Central put her at 28!

@morganhahn_17 and @EBest08_26 have been dealing in the circle, leading their HS teams to strong starts this season. Both turned in impressive outings this past week—keep slinging it, ladies! @PrimeMidState

Lego’s have been apart of my journey to getting back to softball. I am happy to be help organize a @LEGO_Group drive with the Minooka Softball program. Come on out on to the softball field at 430 on May 6. All Lego sets will be donated to Advocate Children’s Hospital.

Congrats to @EmmaBarrett08 on her commitment to continue her softball career at the next level!! @PrimeMidState

Congratulations to Emma Best on her commitment to Loras College!

Mark your calendars!

Link for the Cassie shirts. Click on "pick up at school" and your shirt(s) will be delivered for free to the school and handed out to everyone by Coach Brown. for-cassie-2026.itemorder.com

Minooka(3-2) pound out 15 hits and 10 runs but come up a little short in a slugfest! O.Boyd 1B 2BB A.Crumly 2-1B HR(5) BB RBI R J.Hamilton 1B BB C.Miner 1B HR(3) BB 2RBI 2R A.Bird 1B 2B R A.Knutsen 1B HR 2RBI R A.Nahs 2-1B HR 3RBI 3R L.Bukala HR 2RBI R A.Carter 4IP 3ER 4K

I am excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at St. Ambrose University! Go Bees! 🥎🐝 @USAPrimeMSFP18u @Lemont_Softball @SAUBeesSoftball

Emma Best threw a complete game with five strikeouts and clubbed a three-run homer in Minooka's 12-2 win over Lincoln-Way Central. | Click the image to read our story shawlocal.com/the-herald-new…

Minooka(3-1) wins the home opener 12-2 over Lincoln-Way Central! #WINDIANS A.Stehlik 1B O.Boyd 1B HR 2BB 2R RBI A.Crumly 2HR(4) 2R 3RBI J.Hamilton R A.Carlson 1B 2BB 3R L.Bukala 2-1B R RBI E. Best 1B HR(2) BB R 3RBI C.Miner 1B HR(2) R 4RBI A.Nahs 2-1B (W)E. Best 6IP 2ER 5K

Home opener for your Varsity Indians! Come out to the field today and enjoy the warm weather and some great softball. 4:30pm game time vs Lincoln-Way West #packthehouse

Indians bounce back with a 10-4 win over Sandburg! Home opener Thursday vs LWW! A.Stehlik 1B BB RBI 2R O.Boyd 2B BB A.Crumly 2-1B HR(2) 4RBI R J.Hamilton 1B HBP A.Carlson 2B BB R L.Bukala 2-1B 2B R E. Best HR 2RBI R C.Miner 1B HR 2RBI R A.Nahs R E. Best(W) 7IP 4K 2ER

We're excited to announce the commitment of 2026 MID/OF Emma Barrett from Lemont H.S. and USA Prime Mid-State! Emma is a versatile athlete with speed and gap power. She will be a great addition to our Fighting Bees Softball family. Welcome to the Hive, Emma!

Game day! Come enjoy the nice weather and cheer on your minooka varsity softball team! Minooka vs Andrew @ Andrew 4:30 game time

Cold opener but bats got hot! Minooka wins 12-1 over Normal. J.Hamilton 2-1B 2B HR(GS) 5RBI R A.Crumly 1B 2B HR 2RBI R A.Nahs 1B 2B 2RBI R C.Murphy 2-1B R O.Boyd 1B 2R SB A.Stehlik 1B RBI A.Carlson 1B BB RBI 2R A.Bird 2R SB E.Best 3IP ER K W L.Mayer 2IP 2K

Minooka Softball fans....mark your calendars. Come out and catch some great softball! Home opener is 3/17, lets pack the house!!!! Shout out to @AddisonnCrumly for the graphic!

Hi, this is Emma Best with Minooka High School Softball. Please help us raise money for our fundraiser by clicking the link below. Thank you! Minooka High School Softball raise-365.com/ft/pulk-pfrp/2…

ATTN SOFTBALL PLAYERS AT ALL LEVELS!! Coach Pullara has a few openings for new athletes in Shorewood looking to improve their HITTING and/or CATCHING skills. Lessons are tailored to each player and focus on strong fundamentals - PM here or reach out to 815.953.7149 to book!

ALMOST TIME!! LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN ATTN 14u/16u/18u Players in SW Burbs - Highly experienced coaches leading a hitting and catching camps - Great prep right before HS Tryouts!! Register NOW at the link below: forms.gle/ixRA9NNoxYNxde… @PrimeMidState