Spring Scope-Out: Tri-Valley headlines HOIC in softball with Tremont, Eureka eager to keep rising
Few things are ever guaranteed in the Heart of Illinois Conference but the 2026 season in softball looks to be plenty entertaining. Multiple teams in the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal area are packed with potential, including Heyworth and Tremont who both have high ceilings after taking a year to build up their experience. Eureka took a big leap last season and boasts one of the top two-way players in the conference while Dee-Mack鈥檚 Byrkleigh Kraft and Tri-Valley鈥檚 Zoey Whittaker are two of the top power hitters in all of Central Illinois. With seven starters and many all-conference players back for Tri-Valley,...
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