Taylorville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Prime Time Performers Announced

Candidates from local high school baseball, softball, track and field, and soccer compete for weekly award

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:41pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting various high school sports actions and competitions, representing the diverse talents of the nominated athletes.A cubist interpretation of the standout high school athletic performances celebrated in the Prime Time Performer award.Rochester Today

The candidates for the Trinity Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Taylorville Prime Time Performer award have been announced for the week of March 30 to April 4. The winner, who will receive a $20 gift card to Dublin Pub, will be selected from standout performances in baseball, softball, track and field, and soccer across the region.

Why it matters

The Prime Time Performer award highlights exceptional high school athletes in the Taylorville area, showcasing their talents and achievements to the local community. It provides recognition for student-athletes and promotes interest and engagement in local sports.

The details

The candidates include Tate Austwick of Williamsville Baseball, who hit a game-winning two-run homer; Caleb Cox of Lutheran High Baseball, who dominated on the mound and at the plate; Hannah Ferriell of TCSVMP Softball, who pitched a one-hit shutout; Quinten Hale of Glenwood Baseball, who hit a go-ahead two-run homer in extra innings; Kadyn Harmony of Pleasant Plains Boys Track & Field, who won multiple events; Ethan Hoagland of PORTA Baseball, who had multiple multi-hit games; Irie Lohrenz of Glenwood Softball, who threw a six-inning no-hit shutout; Ella Plumb of Williamsville Girls Soccer, who scored four goals in a win; Peyton Purves of Rochester Softball, who had a strong offensive week; and Emma Sabatka of Pleasant Plains Girls Soccer, who recorded a shutout in goal.

  • The voting for the Prime Time Performer award will be open until Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m.
  • The winner will be announced and receive their $20 gift card to Dublin Pub at the end of the month.

The players

Tate Austwick

A player for the Williamsville baseball team who hit a game-winning two-run homer in the seventh inning to lead his team to a 7-6 victory over Pana.

Caleb Cox

A pitcher and hitter for the Lutheran High baseball team who dominated on the mound and at the plate in a 15-0 win over Bunker Hill, striking out six in two innings and going 2-for-2 with a grand slam and five RBIs.

Hannah Ferriell

The pitcher for the TCSVMP softball team who struck out 14 batters in a 4-0 shutout win over Okaw Valley, also contributing two hits and an RBI at the plate.

Quinten Hale

A player for the Glenwood baseball team who hit a go-ahead two-run homer in extra innings to lead his team to a 9-7 victory over SHG.

Kadyn Harmony

A junior track and field athlete from Pleasant Plains who won the 100m and 200m events and was part of the winning 4x100m relay team at the Springfield High Open.

Ethan Hoagland

A player for the PORTA baseball team who had multiple multi-hit games, including a 3-for-4 performance with four RBIs in a win over Jacksonville and a three-hit, six-RBI game in a win over Southeast.

Irie Lohrenz

The pitcher for the Glenwood softball team who threw a six-inning no-hit shutout in a 5-0 victory over SHG.

Ella Plumb

A player for the Williamsville girls soccer team who scored four goals in a Sangamo Conference win over Auburn.

Peyton Purves

A player for the Rochester softball team who had a combined 11-for-18 performance at the plate over five wins, driving in 14 runs and scoring seven.

Emma Sabatka

The goalkeeper for the Pleasant Plains girls soccer team who recorded a shutout in a 4-0 conference win over Williamsville.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to see the level of talent and sportsmanship from these local high school athletes. The Prime Time Performer award is a great way to recognize their hard work and achievements.”

— Trinity Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Representative

What’s next

Voting for the Prime Time Performer award will remain open until Friday, April 4 at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced and receive their $20 gift card to Dublin Pub at the end of the month.

The takeaway

The Prime Time Performer award highlights the impressive athletic talent and competitive spirit of high school students in the Taylorville area, showcasing their achievements and fostering community engagement with local sports.