Illinois Wave 2029 Rodriguez

🥎 Next Level: 7 Illinois Wave Athletes. 6 Varsity as Freshmen. Spring has sprung—and so has HS softball. Proud of our Illinois Wave 2029–Rodriguez athletes: #25 Emily Armondo (JV) #23 Hailey Noel (V) #5 Hannah Henderson (V) #9 Kennedy Brothen (V) #29 Leah Duran (V) #25 Lexi Beckman (V) #10 Penny Nieves (V) 🔥 Tonight: Zion-Benton vs Warren Township (4:45 PM) #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #NoExcuses

💣🥎 BOOM. Whitney Strickland Goes YARD. 🥎💣 Whitney Strickland (2030) launched her first Over-the-Fence (OTF) home run of her softball career this weekend in Bettendorf, Iowa — and she did it in style. Trailing 2–0 in the 2nd inning, Whitney crushed a 2-RBI blast that shifted the momentum and powered Illinois Wave 2029–Rodriguez (13U/14U) 🌊 to a 5–4 pool play victory over Esprit Metro 2030 at the President’s Day Slugfest. The ball was hit so hard it cleared the fence and landed on the next field. 🚀 First OTF. Clutch moment. Big-time swing. Keep riding the Wave, Whit. 🌊💙 #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #OTFBomb #PresidentsDaySlugfest #NoExcuses

Excellent MegRem clinic hosted by #IllinoisWave this last weekend! Many girls from our program, and others from surrounding states, participated — putting in the work and learning from the best in the business!! Thank you @MegRemSoftball! #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #MegRem #NoExcuses vimeo.com/1163332114/352…

🇺🇸🥎 The Wave Is Ready to “Slug It Out” at the President’s Day Slugfest 🥊🥎🇺🇸 Illinois Wave 2029–Rodriguez travels to Bettendorf, Iowa this weekend for the President’s Day Slugfest. After a winter full of hard work, the team is ready to compete in another USSSA Nationals Qualifier. This marks the team’s final tournament as a full squad before the high school athletes begin their school seasons. Catch the Wave in person or follow the action on GameChanger! #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #PresidentsDaySlugfest #NoExcuses

Big shout out to Addi Day of Illinois Wave 2029-Rodriguez for helping Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini this weekend in Bettendorf, IA at the Frozen Ropes Frenzy! On Friday, Addi crushed her FIRST career OTF home run 💣🔥 Love seeing Wave athletes step up and shine when given the opportunity. Way to go, Addi!! 🌊🥎💙 #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #NoExcuses

🥎🔥 Prospect Camp + Skill Development at Lake Forest College 🥎🔥 While temps dipped to a frigid –13°F ❄️, things were heating up inside the Lake Forest College Sports Complex. Ten Illinois Wave athletes took part in an all-day Lake Forest College Prospect Camp, receiving college-level instruction from Coach Joe Kinsella, his staff, and members of the Lake Forest College Softball team. Real reps. Real development. Proud of how our players showed up. 👊 #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #LakeForestCollegeSoftball #PuttingInTheWork #NoExcuses

❄️🔥 Frozen Tundra Round Robin — Mission Accomplished 🔥❄️ Illinois Wave 2029-Rodriguez went to OAW this weekend with a clear purpose — to play, get reps, and sharpen the saw as the team closes out its winter work ahead of the President’s Day Slugfest in Bettendorf, IA. This round robin wasn’t about taking home hardware. It was about execution, development, and competing the right way. 🥎💪 The Wave finished the day 3–0, outscoring opponents 36–3 🔥 🏆 Game Results • Illinois Wave 15, Wilmot Panthers 14U 0 • Illinois Wave 11, Woodstock Storm JB 14U 3 • Illinois Wave 10, KR Fastpitch Mueller 14U 0 📊 By the Numbers Team Offense • Hits: 34 • Batting Average: .557 • OPS: 1.457 • Home Runs: 1 Team Defense • Fielding Percentage: .929 • Team ERA: 0.700 • Strikeouts: 19 Strong pitching, clean defense, and disciplined, explosive bats. 💪🔥 #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #FrozenTundra #NoExcuses

💣🔥 Penny Goes Yard Again 🔥💣 Penny Nieves (2029), #23 of Illinois Wave 2029-Rodriguez launched another OTF HR at OAW — her 3rd of the season and career — driving in 2 RBIs vs KR Fastpitch Mueller 14U. 💪🔥 Illinois Wave Bomb Squad keeps rolling. #IllinoisWave #BombSquad #NoExcuses

❄️🔥 Ready for the Tundra | Frozen Tundra @ OAW 🔥❄️ Illinois Wave 2029-Rodriguez is back in action this Sunday at the OAW Indoor Sports Complex for the Frozen Tundra Round Robin. The girls have been putting in the work all fall and winter 💪, and this is another opportunity to elevate their game 🥎. This marks one of the final two tournaments before their high school players break off to compete for their schools over the next few months. Three games indoors. Come support our girls in person, or follow along on GameChanger. #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #FrozenTundra #NoExcuse

🔥❄️ Tested in the Fire at Winter Whiteout ❄️🔥 Illinois Wave 2029-Rodriguez went .500 at the Winter Whiteout inside the dome at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, battling through one of the toughest A-Level fields they’ve faced. Seeded #2 in pool play, the Wave advanced to bracket play and pushed eventual finalist Wisconsin Lightning 2030 Calkins to the wire — leading 6–3 entering the final inning before falling 8–7 in the quarterfinals. Led the tournament with 5 over-the-fence HRs 💥 📊 Team AVG .400 | OPS 1.212 Four games. Tight margins. Elite competition. 💪🔥 The Wave belongs in the fire. #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #WinterWhiteout #NoExcuses

💣🔥 Bomb Squad activated at Winter Whiteout 🔥💣 Illinois Wave 2029-Rodriguez brought their own Sluggers to the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, launching 5 over-the-fence HRs — more than any team in this loaded A-Level field. Leah Duran • Annalise Rodriguez • Penny Nieves (x2) • Hannah Henderson 💥 Power travels. #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #BombSquad #WinterWhiteout #NoExcuses