Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini has officially finalized our Fall/Winter Schedule!  We are excited for the upcoming months and the opportunities ahead as our team takes the field and competes throughout the fall and winter season. Let’s get to work! 💙🖤 #IllinoisWave #IllinoisWave2028 #RidetheWave @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg 
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SHE’S BACK AT IT! @C_Bezotte2029 is proving she’s a force to be reckoned with! After hitting her first career over-the-fence home run last weekend in St. Louis, she went yard AGAIN this weekend in Loves Park! Her second OTF home run in as many weekends, this time against Aftershock AD 16U! Keep bringing the power, Chelsea! We love watching you do your thing! WALK IT OFF, LYLA! Talk about coming through in the clutch! With the game tied this weekend in Loves Park, @LylaNerini2028 stepped up to the plate and delivered a WALK-OFF HOME RUN, bringing in TWO RUNS to seal the win against the Huntley Red Raiders 15/16U!  A moment you dream about and a swing you won’t forget! So proud of Lyla for stepping up when it mattered most!  #IllinoisWave #RideTheWave #WeNotMe @ILWave_WTGS @NCSA_Softball @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball @SoftbalAmerica @MaxPreps @NCAASoftball @tagupSoftball

POWER AT THE PLATE IN ST. LOUIS! Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini brought the power this weekend as THREE hitters crushed over-the-fence home runs! @SamHunz86 launched a BOMB to left field on Friday against Illinois Lightning 16U for her first OTF home run of the season! @GiaRicchio2028 crushed her first OTF home run of the season against AFA 16U, bringing in one run! @C_Bezotte2029 made it extra special with her FIRST CAREER OVER-THE-FENCE HOME RUN against MASH 15U! Congratulations, ladies! Keep bringing the POWER! @ILWave_WTGS @NCSA_Softball @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball @SoftbalAmerica @MaxPreps @NCAASoftball @tagupSoftball

NEXT STOP: ST. LOUIS! Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini is headed to the Triple Crown St. Louis Showcase!  These girls are talented, motivated, and ready to compete! The hard work continues, the energy is high, and this team is ready for another big weekend!  📍 St. Louis, MO | October 16–18 #IllinoisWave #RidetheWave #WeNotMe #TripleCrown #StLouisShowcase #CollegeSoftball @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg @NCSA_Softball @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball @SoftbalAmerica @MaxPreps @NCAASoftball @tagupSoftball

WEEKEND UPDATE! 6-0 CHAMPIONS! What a weekend for Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini! 💙🌊 The girls went 6-0 at the Top-Tier Fall Showcase, battled their way to the championship, and brought home 1ST PLACE! This was a TOTAL TEAM EFFORT! Every player contributed, with girls stepping up when the team needed them most. The determination, teamwork, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done made this weekend special. This is what it means to be a team! 💙 TEAM OFFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
🥎 .480 (BA)
🥎 1.199 (OPS)
🥎 60 Hits
🥎 46 RBIs Six games. Six wins. One championship. The girls are putting in the work, trusting each other, and riding the wave! 🌊 Next up St. Louis Showcase! Let's keep the momentum going! #IllinoisWave #RidetheWave #WeNotMe #Champions #TeamEffort #JustGettingStarted @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg @NCSA_Softball @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball @SoftbalAmerica @MaxPreps @NCAASoftball @tagupSoftball

🥎 SHOWCASE WEEKEND! 🥎 Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini is headed to the Top-Tier Challenge Fall Showcase this weekend at Parkway Sports Complex in Rosemont!  This is an incredible opportunity for our players to compete against strong competition and get in front of college coaches. We’re excited to showcase the hard work, talent, and dedication these girls bring to the field every day! Can’t make it to the fields? Follow along on GameChanger and catch the action!  #IllinoisWave #RidetheWave @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg @NCSA_Softball @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball @SoftbalAmerica @MaxPreps @NCAASoftball @tagupSoftball

RIDING THE HIGH! Coming off an incredible weekend, Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini is ready to keep the momentum rolling! We’re headed to The Sandlots of Salem in Salem Lakes, WI for the All Pro Rebels Hitting for Heroes Tournament! Another weekend. Another opportunity. Same goal. COMPETE. 📍 The Sandlots of Salem 📍 Salem Lakes, WI Can’t make it to the fields? No problem! Catch all the action LIVE on GameChanger! Let’s get after it, Wave! 🌊💙 #IllinoisWave #RidetheWave #HittingForHeroes @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg 
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🔥 OPENING WEEKEND RECAP! 🔥 Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini came out swinging, finishing the opening weekend 3-0! 💪🥎 Weekend Stats:
3-0 Record
26 Runs Scored
Only 7 Runs Allowed
16 Strikeouts
.360 Team Batting Average
.949 Fielding Percentage
Opponents’ Batting Average: .165 A strong start to the fall season! We’re proud of the way this team competed, battled, and played together all weekend long. 💙🖤 #IllinoisWave #RidetheWave #WeNotMe #justgettingstarted @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg 
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The Fall Season Starts This Sunday!  Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini kicks off our fall season on Sunday, September 6th at the Grayslake Pride Round Robin! Come check us out at Allegheny Field in Grayslake and cheer on the Wave!  Can’t make it out to the fields? Catch us live on GameChanger!  Let’s get this fall season started! 💙🖤 #IllinoisWave #IllinoisWave2028 #WaveSoftball #WeNotMe #RidetheWave @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg 
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The 2026-2027 roster is set! So excited for this group and looking forward to seeing all that these girls will accomplish this season. The hard work starts now-Lets make it a great one! @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @PFlorance2028 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @jasleend62 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @CaraZimmerman29 @rachel_weiskopf @AdalynBach2028 @C_Bezotte2029 @KieraNg @NCSA_Softball @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball @SoftbalAmerica @MaxPreps

Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini competed at the USSSA Midwest National Championship and battled their way to an impressive 5th-place finish! We couldn't be prouder of this team's grit, heart, and determination all week long! To top it off, our girls had an incredible showing at the Skills Competition! Star Drill – 2nd Place
Huge congratulations to Lyla Nerini, Samantha Hunzinger, Giavanna Ricchio, Mia Guajardo, and Brianna Gomez for an outstanding 2nd-place finish! Base Running Drill – 2nd Place
Way to go Mia Guajardo, Tinley Venhorst, Paityn Florance, and Kayla Larson for an outstanding performance and an awesome 2nd-place finish! What an incredible week! We are beyond proud of the hustle, determination, teamwork, and heart each of these athletes showed. You represented Illinois Wave with pride and proved that hard work truly pays off. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning! Congratulations, ladies! 💙🌊🥎 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @brijay_28 @LylaNerini2028 @AddyMilkie2028 @PFlorance2028 @Mia22Guajardo @GiaRicchio2028 @jasleend62 @DenikasMakayla @KaylaLarson2028 @ILWave_WTGS #IllinoisWave #MidwestNationalChampionship #WeNotMe

Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini is headed to Des Moines, Iowa for the USSSA Nationals! One last tournament. One final opportunity to compete together this season. These girls have put in the work all year long—through early mornings, long weekends, tough losses, and exciting victories. They've grown as athletes, teammates, and competitors, and we're incredibly proud of everything they've accomplished. Now it's time to trust the work, play with confidence, and leave it all on the field. No regrets. Just heart, hustle, and the love of the game. Good luck, ladies! Go show everyone what Illinois Wave is all about. 💙🌊🥎 Let's finish this season the Wave way! @LylaNerini2028 @SamHunz86 @brijay_28 @GiaRicchio2028 @LuceePond14 @KaylaLarson2028 @AddyMilkie2028 @Mia22Guajardo @PFlorance2028 @DenikasMakayla @jasleend62 @ILWave_WTGS @ShowtimeSports1 @MaxPreps @NCSA_Softball @SoftbalAmerica #IllinoisWave #RideTheWave #USSSANationals #OneLastRide

After a week off, Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini is back in action this weekend as we head to Romeoville, IL for the Big Bash Sports Last Chance National Qualifier!  The girls are ready to compete and leave it all on the field. If you can't make it out to cheer us on in person, you can catch us live on GameChanger! Good luck, ladies—let's go, Wave!   @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028 @jasleend62 @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @brijay_28 @GiaRicchio2028 @AddyMilkie2028 @KaylaLarson2028 @Mia22Guajardo @DenikasMakayla @PFlorance2028 @NCAASoftball @PrepSoftball @ShowtimeSports1 @SoftbalAmerica @USSSAFastpitch #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #RideTheWave #USSSA

Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini is headed to Vernon Hills for the Candotti Classic Tournament! Our team is ready to compete, grow, and represent the Wave with pride.  If you can’t make it to the fields, you can follow all the action live on GameChanger. @brijay_28 @Mia22Guajardo @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @LylaNerini2028 @AddyMilkie2028 @PFlorance2028 @GiaRicchio2028 @DenikasMakayla @KaylaLarson2028 @jasleend62 @ILWave_WTGS @ShowtimeSports1 @NCAASoftball #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #CandottiClassic

Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini is back together and ready to kick off the summer season! Our first tournament of the summer will be the Battle of the Borders, and we can't wait to get back on the field together. Come out and support the girls in person, or follow all the action live on GameChanger. @ILWave_WTGS @jasleend62 @AddyMilkie2028 @brijay_28 @LylaNerini2028 @SamHunz86 @Mia22Guajardo @DenikasMakayla @giaricchio2028 @pflorance2028 @LuceePond14 @KaylaLarson2028 @MaxPreps @NCSA_Softball @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball Let's go Wave! 💙🌊🥎 #IllinoisWave #WeNotMe #BattleOfTheBorders

Check out the Illinois Wave Nerini 2028 summer schedule. Follow us on GameChanger and stay updated with games, scores, and the season journey! @ILWave_WTGS @SamHunz86 @LuceePond14 @LylaNerini2028 @jasleend62 @brijay_28 @AddyMilkie2028 @GiaRicchio2028 @KaylaLarson2028 @PFlorance2028 @Mia22Guajardo @DenikasMakayla @MaxPreps @NCSA_Softball @SoftbalAmerica @ShowtimeSports1 @PrepSoftball

Illinois Wave Nerini 2028 returns to the field this Saturday, 2/14 as they compete in the Hitters Winter Tournament in Caledonia, WI.  This marks the team’s final tournament of the winter season before players transition into their high school seasons. Fans, family, and supporters can follow along live on GameChanger. Good luck to our athletes this weekend — let’s go Wave! 🌊🥎💙 @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028, @SamHunz86, @LuceePond14, @jasleend62, @brijay_28, @AddyMilkie2028, @GiaRicchio2028, @KaylaLarson2028, @Pflorance2028, @Mia22Guajardo, @DenikasMakayla @ZBPride @ZB_Athletics @westosha_sb @SoftballWths @GoGCHSRams @NCSA_Softball @MaxPreps @PrepSoftball @softballamerica @ShowtimeSports1

Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini players had an awesome opportunity to learn from one of the best this weekend — @MegRemSoftball! The knowledge, energy, and experience shared made a huge impact on our athletes. Thank you Illinois Wave for putting together an amazing event and continuing to create opportunities for our players to grow. 🌊🥎💙 @ILWave_WTGS @SamHunz86 @brijay_28 @PFlorance2028 @LylaNerini2028 @ZBPride @ZB_Athletics @SoftballWths @GoGCHSRams @NCSA_Softball @PrepSoftball @softballamerica @ShowtimeSports1

Illinois Wave 2028 Nerini competed at a high level this weekend at the Frozen Ropes Frenzy, finishing 4-2 against strong competition. This group continues to execute in all phases of the game while showing growth, toughness, and the ability to compete in high-level environments. The offseason work and commitment to improvement are translating directly onto the field, and it shows in how this team competes together. With one final winter tournament remaining, this talented group is motivated to keep elevating their game and pushing each other to improve every time they step on the field. Proud of the progress. Proud of the work. The climb continues. 🌊🥎💙 @ILWave_WTGS @LylaNerini2028, @SamHunz86, @LuceePond14, @jasleend62, @brijay_28, @AddyMilkie2028, @GiaRicchio2028, @KaylaLarson2028, @Pflorance2028, @Mia22Guajardo, MakaylaDenikas @ZBPride @ZB_Athletics @westosha_sb @SoftballWths @GoGCHSRams @NCSA_Softball @MaxPreps @PrepSoftball @softballamerica @ShowtimeSports1