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Edwardsville Today
By the People, for the People
Edwardsville High School Softball Kicks Off Spring Season
The Tigers host their first practice as the IHSA spring season begins.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Edwardsville High School's softball team held its first practice of the spring season on Monday, marking the official start of the IHSA's spring sports calendar. The Tigers, a perennial powerhouse in Illinois high school softball, are gearing up for another competitive season on the diamond.
Why it matters
Edwardsville High School's softball program is one of the most successful in the state, having won multiple state championships over the years. The start of the spring season is an exciting time for the community as they rally behind their hometown team and look forward to another promising year on the field.
The details
The Tigers' first practice of the spring season took place on Monday, kicking off the IHSA's spring sports calendar. Edwardsville's softball team, led by veteran head coach Lori Blade, is looking to build on its strong history of success and make another deep playoff run this year.
- The first practice of the spring season took place on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The players
Lori Blade
The head coach of the Edwardsville High School softball team, Blade has led the Tigers to multiple state championships during her tenure.
Matt Kamp
The sports editor of the Edwardsville Intelligencer, Kamp has covered the Tigers' softball team for over a decade and has won multiple awards for his sports journalism.
What they’re saying
“Edwardsville High School's softball program is one of the most successful in the state, having won multiple state championships over the years.”
— Matt Kamp, Sports Editor, Edwardsville Intelligencer
What’s next
The Tigers will continue their preseason preparations, including additional practices and scrimmages, before their first regular-season game on March 15th.
The takeaway
The start of the spring sports season is an exciting time for the Edwardsville community, as they rally behind their perennially successful high school softball team and look forward to another promising year on the diamond.
