On Friday, February 23, former Verona Area High School standout Katie Pederson’s college team won in an NCAA Division II game

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

By Sangamon Sun

Feb 23, 2024

On Friday, February 23, former Verona Area High School standout Katie Pederson’s current college team, the UIS Prairie Stars, won 8-3 in their NCAA Division II game against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets.

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana. This was their second matchup against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets this season.

The Prairie Stars’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 24 at 10 a.m. in Evansville, Indiana against Ashland Eagles.

Name: Katie Pederson

Position: Catcher and First Baseman

Hometown: Verona

Height: 5′8″

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