10U Green Xtreme ranks No. 2 in Illinois after championship run
By The Kewanee VoiceJuly 17, 2026
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The 10U Green Xtreme softball team is, from row from left, Halle Reschke, Cora Stralow, Brynleigh VanMelkebeke, Kwinn Smith and Harper Salisbury; and in the back row, Brynlee Martel, Cordelia DeRycke, Skylar Brown, Bella Shipley and Gracen Gibson. Coaches are Jason Smith, Dusty DeRycke and Ryan VanMelkebeke. [Photo provided]
The 10U Green Xtreme softball team wrapped up an amazing season Sunday afternoon.
The team brought home the 2026 Midwest NAFA Nationals Champion title after beating the Heartland Havoc 13-4 in the championship game.
The girls compiled a 79-16-3 record for the season.
They earned four first-place finishes, fourth place in Iowa State, second place in Iowa/Illinois State, are the 2026 Midwest NAFA champions and are the second-ranked 10U A Level team in Illinois.
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