The Fighting Illini have a lot to look forward to for the upcoming 2008 season. The team will consist of six seniors, including: McKenzie Smith, left field, Angelina Mexicano, short stop, Shanna Diller, third base, Katie Gaitros, Sarah Breyers, center field, and Claire DeVreese, pitcher. The team will be led by three senior captains: Breyers, Diller, and Mexicano. Last season, the Illini were arguably the most exciting team to watch due to the fact they led the country in homeruns per game. Returning players shattered previously held team records while also challenging Big Ten records. This team remains almost entirely intact, with the defensive line up looking nearly identical to that of last season. The only exceptions being first and second base, after graduating Kisten Martin and Molly Lawhead. In 2008, Illini softball will once again challenge previous team and conference records, planning for a Big Ten championship season.

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