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Kishwaukee Valley Storm Softball
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Kishwaukee Valley Storm is entering it's 26th season and has a long standing tradition of excellence in competitive fastpitch softball. Our players' hometowns span Kane County, DeKalb County, Winnebago County and beyond. Our exceptional coaching staff strongly believes in drilling fundamentals first. KV Storm has sent over 50 players on to play collegiately. Our BRAND NEW indoor facility, the KV Sportsplex, is located in Kingston, IL. The 6,000 square foot sportsplex boasts four state-of-the-art hitting bays equipped with advanced technology like Rapsodo and HitTrax for precise performance analysis. The facility features a well-designed workout area to complement training, alongside a spectator deck offering a comfortable view of the action. We also utilize the DeKalb Sports and Rec Center, Citizens Memorial Sports Complex in Sycamore and the Chessick Practice Center at NIU. KV Storm hosts STORM DAYZ - a 72 team, 5 age group tournament every June in Sycamore. Click on the Storm Days menu option to find out more about our 2026 tournament. Please direct any questions to KV Storm Director, Chris Dierschow, at coachchris@kvstorm.org.
2026-2027 Tryouts
Click below to register for 2026-2027 tryouts!!
14U and 15U private tryouts available
Facilities
Citizens Memorial Sports Complex KV Sportsplex
Winter RR's and DH's
KV Storm will host a series of 4-team Round Robins and/or Double Headers coming soon in January thru March! These will be held on Sundays (no overnights)!
If you are at the 10U, 13U, or 14U levels looking for game action this Winter, click the button below to get added to the mailing list for these upcoming opportunities!
Jan 8th (14U RR) KV Storm 14U, Amboy Rage, PC Prowl, Chicago Cheetahs
Jan 8th (10U Game) KV Storm vs. Ottawa Pride
Jan 22nd (14U RR) KV Storm 14U, Wheaton Wildacats, Naperville Diamonds, CTW 14U
Jan 22nd (10U Game) KV Storm vs. Poplar Grove Power
Mar 8th (13U RR) KV Storm 13U, East Peoria Express, Yorkville Foxes, DTA Fastpitch
Mar 15th (13U RR) KV Storm 13U, Dennison Silver Hawks, CTW 13U, Mattoon Cobras
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Storm Dayz 26
The 26th Annual Storm Dayz Tournament was a huge success!
We would like to thank all of the teams, coaches, players, families, and fans that came out to Sycamore this past weekend and participated in the 26th Annual Storm Dayz Tournament. It was a great weekend of softball and all scheduled games went off without a hitch! Big thanks to the Sycamore Park District and all of our host families that worked tirelessly all weekend long to provide one of the best events around! 56 teams playing 163 games in 3 days and we give congratulations to the following teams for their top finishes:
10U C Division -
1st - Carol Stream Storm 10U
2nd - Sycos
10U B Division -
1st - CTW 10U MS
2nd - Naperville Diamonds 9U Lance
14U Division -
1st - Wisconsin Lightning 12U Regneir
2nd - Kishwaukee Valley Storm 14U
16U Division -
1st - Stateline Fury 16U Red
2nd - Elgin Heat 16U
18U Division -
1st - AU 18U Fastpitch
2nd - Wisconsin Outlawz Mayer
We also would to thank our Umpire group Windy City Officials for their service. Thank you to Director Designates Steve Heide, Jim Varga, Denver Davis, Mike Adler, and Lexi Watie. Thank you to our sanctioned body and USSSA Directors Perry Clark and Ed White.
We hope to see everyone back for the 27th Annual Storm Dayz Tournament next season, and be on the lookout for our 3rd Annual Chidren of the Corn Event coming this Fall!
Please contact KV Storm Director Chris Dierschow at chris.dierschow@usssa.com for any questions, comments, or feedback.
One of the best run events in Northern IL for 26 years and counting!
13U/14U April Round Robins
Click here to register for Round Robins 04/19/2026 and 04/26/2026
Who's Coming.......
4/12 (FULL) - Stone City Sharks, Illinois Irish, Rhino Softball
4/19 (FULL) - Naperville Diamonds, Sterling Sway, Rochelle Elite
4/26 (FULL) - Trevians, Elmhurst Emeralds, ThunderHawks Blue
Emily Puentes Benedictine University Senior
Brooke Scott Williams Baptist University Senior
Morgan Smardo University of St. Francis Junior
AnnaMarie Vivirito Elmhurst University Junior
Keera Trautvetter North Park University Sophomore
Kaelyn Williams Kishwaukee Junior College Sophomore
Brooke Jackson Kishwaukee Junior College Sophomore
Addison Dierschow Lakeland University Freshman
Brooklyn Lee Rockford University Freshman
Makenzie Mann Kishwaukee Junior College Freshman
Lauren Dyer Wartburg College Freshman
Bella Johnson Heartland Junior College Freshman
Chloe Van Horn UW Platteville Freshman (Basketball)
Children of the Corn
The 3rd Annual Event Information coming soon!
*Date subject to change*
Spirit Wear
S.O.A.S. located in DeKalb has been a long-standing proud supporter of the program. They continue to provide us with great options to rep "The Valley" wherever we travel!
Click below to check out all the options and get your order placed today!