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Home > Softball Recruiting > Illinois > Crystal Lake, IL > Crystal Lake South High School > Kennedy Grippo

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Kennedy Grippo '23 Recruiting Profile

Crystal Lake South High SchoolCrystal Lake, ILSoftball

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ClubIllinois Thunderbolts

Height5'2"

Weight135lbs

Age20

Primary PositionShortstop

Secondary Position3rd Base

Dominant HandRight

Over Hand Throw Velocity65

Video

Kennedy Birmingha...

2020 Spotlight

Kennedy Skills Video

Personal Statement

I am a highly motivated and versatile competitive student athlete with the desire and drive to make an immediate impact and contribution on the field while simultaneously pursuing an academically rigorous curriculum.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
1 year
Varsity Starter
1 year
2021 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
Regional Champs, Sectional 3rd Place

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
4 seasons
2021 Illinois Thunderbolts (A)
Part of Birmingham Thunderbolts Organization effective January 2021. 16u Louisville Slugger Dome President's Day Duel - 2nd Place
2020 Lemont Rockers (A)
PGF Labor Day Showdown, TCS Super 72, PGF King of the Hill, Crown Point, IN WFC Qualifier - 1st Place, Let's Play 4U Louisville Slugger Showcase, Let's Play 4 U 19th Annual Showcase, Scenic City Fall Showcase, Birmingham Thunderbolts 5 Star Fall Showcase, 18u Louisville Slugger Dome Polar Pennant Race - 1st Place, 16u Louisville Slugger Dome Winter White Out - 1st Place, 18u Chicago Bandits Round Robin Rosemont Dome Jan 23rd, 18u Chicago Bandits Round Robin Rosemont Dome Jan 30th.
2019 Wisconsin Lightning Premier 14u (A)
2018 Batbusters Chicago (A)

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
LeMire Schmeglar
Travel / Club Coach
LeMire Schmeglar
Travel / Club Coach
Don Spohr

Events

Camp/Event
PGF Nationals
7/23/21 to 7/31/21
Earned Premier Bid
Camp/Event
New Lenox Lightning Invitational
7/16/21 to 7/18/21
Camp/Event
Stars & Stripes Showcase
7/08/21 to 7/11/21
Camp/Event
2021 Academic Achievement Games
7/06/21 to 7/07/21
www.classicsoftballshowcase.com
Camp/Event
TCS Sparkler
6/28/21 to 7/04/21
AI Power Pool Bracket 6/29/21
Camp/Event
Birmingham Thunderbolts 5 Star Exposure Showcase
6/18/21 to 6/20/21
Only played 6\18\21 as remaining games were cancelled: inclement weather due to Tropical Storm Claudette
Camp/Event
PGF National Qualifier
6/12/21 to 6/14/21
National Berth Winner- Earned Premier Bid to PGF Nationals in Huntington Beach, CA