Katie Pederson, former Verona Area High School standout, played on Saturday, February 17 in NCAA Division II game

UIS Prairie Stars Coach Shannon Guthrie (2024) | UIS Prairie Stars

By Sangamon Sun

Feb 17, 2024

On Saturday, February 17, former Verona Area High School standout Katie Pederson’s current college team, the UIS Prairie Stars, lost 8-7 in their NCAA Division II game against the Ashland Eagles.

The game took place in Smyrna, Tennessee. This was their first matchup against the Ashland Eagles this season.

The Prairie Stars’ next game is scheduled for Friday, February 23 at 2 p.m. in Evansville, Indiana against Davis & Elkins Senators.

Name: Katie Pederson

Position: Catcher and First Baseman

Hometown: Verona

Height: 5′8″

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