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Kishwaukee Valley Storm Softball
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Kishwaukee Valley Storm is entering it's 27th 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.
Team Positions Available
10U-Seeking Catcher
12U-Seeking Speedy Utility
14U-Seeking Catcher
16U-Seeking Catcher/Utility
Bears Squares
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Teams Attending
16U - Kishwaukee Valley Storm 16U, All American Legacy 15U, Yorkville Foxes 15U, 2027 Midwest Aftershock 16U AD, CTW 16U JD, All American Legacy 16U RV, Elmhurst Emeralds 15U Green, Thunder 16u MB/AC
14U - Kishwaukee Valley Storm 14U, Ep Jr Panthers 14U, Illinois Wave 2030 Colclasure, Sycos 14U, Thunder Hawks Fastpitch, Bronco Select 14U Black, Starved Rock Bandits, Tinley Park Rockers 14u 2026/2027
12U - Kishwaukee Valley Storm 12U, Genoa Galaxy 12U, Morrison Fury 11U, Illinois Legends 12U Imburgia, Grant Dawgs Fastpitch, Reapers
10U - Kishwaukee Valley Storm 10U, Illinois Sluggers 10U, Midwest Timberwolves (Hahne), Morrison Fury, Illinois Valley Aftershock, Havard Lady Sting
Children of the Corn Merch
Apparel Store will close at Midnight on Saturday October 3rd. Don't miss out on the opportunity to shop for what will be this Fall's hottest hoodie and other merch!
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, 12U, 14U, or 16U level looking for game action this Winter, click the button below to get added to the mailing list for upcoming opportunities!
Be sure to include team name, division, level of play, and contact info.
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!
Morgan Smardo-University of St. Francis-Senior
AnnaMarie Vivirito-Elmhurst University-Senior
Keera Trautvetter-North Park University-Junior
Kaelyn Williams-Rockford University-Junior
Addison Dierschow-Lakeland University-Sophomore
Brooklyn Lee-Rockford University-Sophomore
Makenzie Mann-Kishwaukee Junior College-Sophomore
Lauren Dyer-Wartburg College-Sophomore
Bella Johnson-Heartland Junior College-Sophomore
Chloe Van Horn-UW Platteville-Sophomore (Basketball)
Addison Adler-University of Dubuque-Freshman
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!
Facilities
Citizens Memorial Sports Complex KV Sportsplex