Morrison's Ava Duncan is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. She's helped the Fillies start 6-2 after taking over as the team's primary pitcher. 'She exudes confidence with an enormous competitive spirit.'

Newman scored nine runs in the first inning and Gianna Vance pitched a two-hitter as the Comets beat Lena-Winslow 9-1. Newman's younger players also stepped up in the win.

Sterling softball takes on Quincy Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Sterling won 9-0.

Bureau Valley defeated Newman 9-6 on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Bureau Valley High School.

Sterling drew seven walks and had 12 hits, while Lily Martinez and Layla Wright held Dixon to four hits in a 13-3 road win on Tuesday.

Sterling faces Dixon Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in softball. Sterling took the road win 13-3 in 6 innings.

Oregon hosted Milledgeville on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Oregon Park West. The Hawks won 2-0 as Isabelle Berg had 18 strikeouts in a three-hitter.

Here is a preview look at each softball team across the Sauk Valley coverage area as the 2026 season gets underway.

There will be a lot of familiar faces in the Sterling softball lineup this spring. After losing only three senior starters from 2025, expectations are high for the Golden Warriors.