The 2023 RISE-Preseason Preview Showcase Tour made its 3rd stop on February 20th, 2023 with the Illinois Preseason Preview Showcase at The Sports Zone in Aurora, IL! RISE Softball graciously thanks Ben Hewitt of the Illinois Hawks for graciously hosting the event. We are looking forward to hosting more RISE Showcases at The Sports Zone for years to come!
Below is a list of the “Top Performers” from the Illinois Preseason Preview Showcase. By clicking on the players name, you will be directed to their individual RISE Player Profile with measurable stats and video.
Home to 1st
Ella Kucala Providence Catholic HS (IL) 2.99
Jessica Pleckham Aurora Central Catholic HS (IL) 3.0
Home to Home
Addison Stehlik Minooka Community HS (IL) 12.14
Elyssa Hasapis Oak Park & River Forest HS (IL) 12.3
Exit Velocity
Alaina Schwanke Harlem HS (IL) 74.8mph
Elyssa Hasapis Oak Park & River Forest HS (IL) 73mph
Position Arm Velocity (Infield)
Alaina Schwanke Harlem HS (IL) 62.3mph
Elyssa Hasapis Oak Park & River Forest HS (IL) 61.3mph
Arm Velocity (Outfield)
Alaina Schwanke Harlem HS (IL) 69mph
Brooke Struebing Wheaton Warrenville South HS (IL) 61.2mph
Catcher Pop Time/ Arm Velocity
Kamryn Coombs Listowel District Secondary HS (IL) 1.81/58.6mph
Elyssa Hasapis Oak Park & River Forest HS (IL) 1.9/56.6mph
Top Pitching Velocity
Alaina Schwanke Harlem HS (IL) 62.3mph
Macie Wright Gillespie HS (IL) 57.8mph