Trinity Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Taylorville Announces Prime Time Performer Candidates

Voting open until Friday at 5 p.m. for $20 Dublin Pub gift card prize

Mar. 23, 2026 at 6:54pm

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Channel1450.com has announced the candidates for the Trinity Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Taylorville Prime Time Performer award for the week of March 16-21. Fans can vote once every 12 hours until the polls close on Friday at 5 p.m., with the winner receiving a $20 gift card to Dublin Pub.

Why it matters

The Prime Time Performer award highlights standout high school athletes in the Taylorville area, recognizing their achievements and contributions to their teams. It provides an opportunity for the community to engage with and support local sports.

The details

The candidates include Jaci Derringer of Athens Softball, Lucas Hollinshead of Williamsville Boys Track & Field, Ryleigh Kiel of Glenwood Softball, Bailey Leach of Pleasant Plains Girls Soccer, Grady Mueller of Glenwood Baseball, Katherine Nilles of Maroa Forsyth Girls Track & Field, Grady Rose of Maroa Forsyth Baseball, Austin Rutter of Sacred Heart Griffin Baseball, Zoe Wall of Springfield High Girls Soccer, and Jaelyn Watts of Rochester Softball.

  • Voting is open until Friday, March 21, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Jaci Derringer

An Athens junior who had a strong start to the season, going 4-for-4 at the plate with a triple and three home runs.

Lucas Hollinshead

A Williamsville junior who helped his team win the Sangamo indoor conference meet, finishing second in the 3200 meter and third in the 1600 meter.

Ryleigh Kiel

A Glenwood senior who had a hot streak at the plate, going 7-for-9 with three doubles, a triple, and two home runs in three wins.

Bailey Leach

A Pleasant Plains senior who scored eight goals to help her team win the St Teresa Tournament.

Grady Mueller

A Glenwood player who hit a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the sixth inning and earned the win on the mound in a 3-2 victory over Morris.

Katherine Nilles

A Maroa Forsyth athlete who had three top-two finishes, including a first-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles, to help her team win the Sangamo indoor conference title.

Grady Rose

A Maroa Forsyth player who went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored in his team's season-opening win against Tuscola.

Austin Rutter

A Sacred Heart Griffin player who had a strong offensive weekend, recording three RBIs, a triple, and two runs scored in one game, and going 4-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored in another.

Zoe Wall

A Springfield High player who scored a hat trick, including one goal in the first half and two in the second, in an 8-0 win over Athens to open the season.

Jaelyn Watts

A Rochester senior who threw a no-hitter against Pleasant Plains, striking out 16 batters in a 5-0 win.

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What’s next

The winner of the Trinity Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Taylorville Prime Time Performer award will be announced on Friday, March 21, 2026 at 5 p.m. when the voting polls close.

The takeaway

The Prime Time Performer award showcases the talented high school athletes in the Taylorville area, highlighting their impressive performances and contributions to their teams. This community engagement initiative provides an opportunity for fans to support local sports and recognize the hard work and dedication of these student-athletes.