DACC softball team wins first games on new field

The Lady Jaguars christened their new turf field at Winter Park with a sweep of Kankakee Community College.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Danville Area Community College softball team won their first games on their new turf field at Winter Park, sweeping a doubleheader against Kankakee Community College. The games marked the inaugural matchups on the team's brand new field.

Why it matters

The opening of the new field represents an exciting milestone for the DACC softball program, providing them with upgraded facilities to host home games and continue building their team. The win also gives the Lady Jaguars momentum as they start their season on a high note.

The details

The DACC Lady Jaguars swept a doubleheader against Kankakee Community College in the first games played on their new turf field at Winter Park. The team christened the new facility with a pair of victories, marking an important milestone for the program.

  • The games were played on Tuesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Danville Area Community College

The community college's softball team, known as the Lady Jaguars, played the inaugural games on their new turf field at Winter Park.

Kankakee Community College

The opposing team that played against DACC in the doubleheader on the new field.

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The takeaway

The new turf field at Winter Park represents an exciting upgrade for the DACC softball program, allowing them to host home games earlier in the season and build momentum as they start their season on a high note with a sweep of Kankakee Community College.