Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Ilana Styles, New Trier softball

Ilana Styles is a senior outfielder for the Trevians. She was the CSL South’s offensive participant of the yr in 2025 and is dedicated to Colby College.

1. Do you have got any pregame rituals or superstitions?

I wouldn’t say I’ve a specific routine, however I at all times attempt to get to the sphere as quickly as I can to have somewhat time to chill out and never be rushed preparing earlier than the sport, and I wish to hearken to music additionally — extra like slower songs. I hearken to numerous my old-man music, which is my favourite really, so my favorites are like Billy Joel, Steely Dan, The Eagles.

2. Why is Colby match for you?

It’s excellent for me due to the steadiness between excessive lecturers and athletics and the services are superb. I actually appreciated the softball program there, as properly, and Maine is so fairly. I’m actually excited to discover that.

3. What can be your dream job?

I’m probably not certain. Definitely one thing the place I can journey or simply keep lively and work with individuals. But I’m undecided at Colby proper now and don’t actually know what I need to pursue.

4. What is your first reminiscence of softball or baseball?

Playing T-ball after I was round 6, simply on the subject down the road from me (in Glencoe). I might simply play with my dad and my associates on the time and liked operating round.

5. What is your favourite softball reminiscence?

Probably profitable (convention) with my crew final yr. That was actually thrilling, as a result of my complete softball profession I’ve by no means been on that profitable of a crew earlier than. And we hadn’t received our convention in 10 years earlier than final yr.

6. What is your favourite baseball film?

I’d most likely say “The Sandlot,” a traditional. It’s fairly nostalgic for me. Love the references to baseball and the characters. It’s only a nice film.

7. What is your favourite factor to do off the sphere?

I like spending time with my family and friends, occurring walks, and listening to music. I additionally love being outdoors, particularly in the summertime. And touring after I can.

8. If you’re in Walgreens with a few bucks, what are you shopping for?

Sour Patch (Kids) Watermelon, these are my prime sweet; and perhaps a pack of gum or one thing. I’m probably not into soda or something.

9. What is one thing individuals don’t find out about you?

Besides the music style, one other factor is I’m fairly into pictures. I lately bought my very own digicam and I’ve been taking pictures lessons in school for 3 years and I simply actually get pleasure from taking pictures, notably of journey and road pictures .

10. Where is that this crew proper now and the place do you need to be?

I believe thus far this season we’ve been engaged on constructing relationships as a crew and creating our tradition, and the previous couple of video games we’ve had it’s actually proven via — notably (April 21) with the massive comeback win. So I’m wanting ahead to taking it one sport at a time.

Our objective is to win our convention once more this yr and perhaps make a run in regionals and state, however proper now we’re simply focusing our present video games and persevering with to develop as a the crew.

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