December 29, 2025 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

SJO Softball letter and award winners

Kennedy Hudson, Sr.
Jacey Lewis, Sr.
Jessica Palmer, Sr.
Taylor Wells, Sr.
Alyssa Acton, Jr.
Shayne Immke, Jr.
Peyton Jones, Jr.
Ava Northen, Jr.
Kat Short, Jr.
Halle Brazelton, So.
Addison Frick, So.
Addy Martinie, So.
Madison Stevens, So.
Ellie Ward, So.
Grace Osterbur, Fr.
Sammy Uden, Fr.

MVP – Shayne Immke & Addy Martinie
MIP – Halle Brazelton
Gold Glove Award – Addison Frick
Rookie of the Year – Madison Stevens
Brittany Rogers Award – Alyssa Acton
Jennifer Esworthy Award – Jacey Lewis

By Nora Maberry June 7, 2022

in Athletics

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