Five area players were among over 400 athletes recognized with All-State titles by the Illinois Coaches Association this past spring.
Unity seniors Madeline Reed and Taylor Henry, members of this year's state Class 2A third-place team, and St. Joseph-Ogden junior Shayne Immke were three area players to earn First Team honors out of nearly 600 softball players nominated across the state.
Unity's Ruby Tarr, a sophomore, was named to the second team for her performance as an infielder.
Addy Martinie, from St. Joseph Ogden High School, rounded out this year's area's best also at the infielder position.
Despite exiting early in postseason play, Martinie and Immke helped the Spartans to an impressive 25-9-1 record.
Along with bringing home their second consecutive IHSA softball trophy, the Rockets finished the season with 27 wins against nine losses.
