1/16/2010 Dirt Devils support Special Olympics Dirt Devil 15u Jerman Team Help raise $28,000 for Special Olympics in Southern Ill. THE SOUTHERN Bri Zabierek of the Dirt Devils takes her turn at bat Saturday at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin during a softball tournament to support Special Olympics Illinois. THE SOUTHERN Ashley Jerman of the Dirt Devils (left) tags Alexis Kohrs of the S.I. Athletes out at second Saturday at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin during a softball tournament to support Special Olympics Illinois THE SOUTHERN S.I. Athletes catcher Jessa Thomas throws to third after tagging Dirt Devils runner Bri Zabierek out Saturday at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin during a softball tournament to support Special Olympics Illinois.

11/2008 Chloe Carroll - Currently an 18u Dirt Devil Carroll Picks USF Hamilton, a Herald News first team all-area selection last spring, signed her national letter of intent Wednesday to continue her softball career at Illinois State University. Her teammate, pitcher Chloe Carroll, signed with University of St. Francis during a ceremony at Joliet West. Carroll said she looked at several schools as well but wanted to stay close to home. "I've seen the USF team play and feel I will fit in real well with Coach (Dick) Smith and the team," she said. She figures to have plenty of work in her final season at JT. "Chloe probably has pitched 75 percent of our games since freshman year," Suca said, "and we plan on her being on the mound all the time this coming season.”She needs to strike out more batters to reach her potential, but she is taking lessons and is getting better in that regard." Carroll said she want to become a pitcher her team can rely on. “I want to have a situation where the team can count on me to pitch the ball where they can field it," she said. "It's always good to increase strikeouts, but when the ball is hit, you want it hit where your fielders are."

11/2008 Brittnie Dean - Dirt Devil 2004-2005  Just want to give you a quick update on a past player, Brittnie Dean has accepted a full ride scholarship from Henderson State University.        I would like to thank you and the Dirt Devil Organization for the opportunity to play with you. You truly have a great idea on how to run an organization and watch out for the best interest of the kids. Texas is a whole different Softball world. I am not sure but I think Brittnie is the 3rd player from our 14u team who is going D-I. That, even here in Texas, is just great. It all starts with 12u-14u and so-forth. I am very proud of Brittnie and her accomplishments, but I am also proud to be part of your organization and the coaching our girls received. Thank you again.                          Andy Dean She attends Frisco High School. She was Team MVP last year and hit 6HR also was District 9-4A  Utlity player of the year. It nice out here, softball is an actual class in school so they play year round. Her travel team is Texas Glory Gold(Combs). She will be majoring in psyc and a minor in Criminal Justice. But it really started with that Dirt Devil program. You have alot of talented kids who have come from the program.

10/2008 14u Black - Jerman Team Dirt Devils 14u take 1st Place - NDSA Pumpkin Blast 14A The Joliet Dirt Devils 14U softball team won the Naperville Diamonds 14U A Pumpkin Blast. The tournament was held Sunday October 12th. The Dirt Devils opened the tournament with a 4-4 tie with the Lemont Rockers. Jenna Wilkinson and Katie McKay allowed only 3 hits. Ashley Jerman led the way offensively by going 2 for 3 at the plate. Morgan Layfield and Rachel Egly each added a double followed by Kimi Kitchells strong triple. The Dirt Devils then beat the Wheatland spikes 12-0. Katie McKay pitched a no hitter. The offensive charge was lead by Kimi Kitchell going 3 for 4 at the plate. Following her was Rachel Egly with a single and Home run. The Dirt Devils scored the first run in the first inning and never looked back with a 4-0 win over the Naperville Diamonds. Jenna Wilkinson allowed only 4 hits in 7 innings. The offensive attack was lead by Haley Gerl by striking a triple and then scoring on the next hit by Tara Airola. Elizabeth Jackson played a key role with 2 really nice slap bunts that allowed Sarah Bonfiglio to score. The Dirt Devils won in the finals 3-1 against the Naperville Diamonds. The Dirt Devils jumped out to a 2 run lead in the first inning and the awesome defensive plays held on to win. Defensive stand outs were Kimi Kitchell and Tresa Fahrner. The defense only allowed 1 run in the 7th inning. A great game pitched by Katie McKay.