Wynn Renkes was named second team All-State for her outstanding pitching and hitting during the past season.

Three Lady Panthers Earn All-State Honors

Dan Eyrich, AP Sports; Photos courtesy Jessie Otten

This week the Illinois Coaches Association released their 2026 All-State softball selections, which included three members of the Erie-Prophetstown Lady Panthers. The trio was named to the Class 2A squad.

Ayden Klendworth was a big asset in the circle and at the plate for EP.

Junior, pitcher/infielder, Wynn Renkes was selected as a member of the second team. Renkes had an outstanding season at the plate and on the rubber as she surpassed the 300 career strikeout mark.

Fellow pitcher/infielder Ayden Klendworth earned third team honors surpassing 100 career Ks and provided great offense.

Freshman, Laken Renkes was also named to the third team. The shortstop and leadoff hitter broke a twelve year old record for most singles (35) in a season with 42.

All three players also recently earned first team Three Rivers All-Conference honors.

Nominations for the ICA All-State honors are provided by the head coach, which include The voting panel considers multiple statistical categories, strength of schedule, post-season success, team’s record, coach’s reputation of past viable nominations and other criteria.

Laken Renkes steals third for the Lady Panthers. The freshman set a new record for singles in a season.

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