The Illinois Springfield softball program has announced the signing of six standout high school seniors as part of the Class of 2026. The newest Prairie Stars include Addie Stehlik, Avery Miller, Emily Webb, Haley Maretti, Malea Helmink, and Mylee Tracy—a group head coach Shannon Guthrie describes as athletic, driven, and high-achieving both on and off the field.
The Illinois Springfield men's basketball team travels to Kenosha, Wis., this weekend for Wisconsin-Parkside's Conference Crossover event. The Prairie Stars will open the season against Roosevelt at 4:45 p.m. on Friday before facing Parkside at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Illinois Springfield
The Illinois Springfield women's basketball team opens its 2025-26 campaign this weekend at the Midwest Region Crossover, hosted by Hillsdale. The Prairie Stars will face the host Chargers at 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday before taking on Tiffin at 4:00 p.m. CT on Saturday.
Illinois Springfield
The UIS Men's Basketball program has signed two high school seniors in the Class of 2026 on National Signing Day. Joining the Prairie Stars are Luke Blackford from Springfield Calvary in Springfield, Ill., and Terrell "Tre" Watkins from Metea Valley in Aurora, Ill.
The UIS volleyball team hits the road in GLVC play this weekend, taking on Maryville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Missouri S&T at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Prairie Stars enter the weekend with their GLVC Tournament hopes still alive and an experienced squad looking to close the regular season strong.
Illinois Springfield (12-12, 4-7 GLVC)
UIS swept Upper Iowa last Friday night before falling 3-1 in a hard-fought match against Truman State on Saturday, nearly extending the contest to a fifth set.
The Prairie Stars men's basketball BSN Sports team store is now open, giving fans the opportunity to purchase official team gear ahead of the 2025 season.
Available items include branded shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats, and more — perfect for showing your Prairie Stars pride on game day or around campus.
The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) released its 2025 men's soccer postseason awards on Tuesday, and Illinois Springfield forward Robin Lemke Bergseth was selected as the league's Freshman of the Year — the first player in UIS history to receive the honor.
UIS women's cross country senior Madelyn Miller-Ross will make her first appearance at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships after an outstanding performance at the Midwest Regional over the weekend.
The Prairie Stars softball BSN Sports flash store is now open, giving fans the opportunity to purchase official team gear ahead of the spring 2026 season.
The Illinois Springfield softball program will host its 8th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Sacred Heart-Griffin's West Campus Multi-Purpose Gym (1601 W. Washington St., Springfield).
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with trivia beginning at 6:30 p.m. Teams of up to ten players can reserve a table for $150, with prizes awarded to the top two teams. The evening will also include raffle prizes and mini games, and guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks.