The Beecher High School Athletic Hall of Fame Commission is pleased to announce the 2007 IHSA Class 2A State Champion softball team as a part of the 2024 Hall of Fame class.

In the spring of 2007, the Beecher High School Softball Team etched its name into the history books, clinching the IHSA Class 2A State Championship. With an impressive 33-4 overall record, the Ladycats left an indelible mark on the area's softball landscape. During the regular season the girls defeated 8 large school AA teams including 2006 defending AA champ Moline.  

The postseason campaign was nothing short of spectacular, as the Ladycats outscored their opponents by an astonishing margin of 69-1. This offensive prowess, coupled with a formidable defense and pitching, set the stage for a series of memorable victories that defined their championship run. In the supersectional, the Ladycats avenged their 2006 postseason loss, with a convincing 17-0 win over St. Joseph Ogden.  

In the state quarterfinal clash against Carterville, Beecher faced a formidable opponent but emerged triumphant with a 5-1 victory. The semifinal encounter against Morrison proved to be a tense battle, but the Ladycats secured a hard-fought 2-0 win to advance to the championship game.

The pinnacle of their postseason journey came in the title game against Casey-Westfield, where the Ladycats delivered a stellar performance, emerging victorious with a 3-0 victory. The championship win marked the second state title for the Beecher softball program at the time, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in Illinois high school softball.

Members of the team include Jaci Amram, Carissa Boekeloo, Jacqueline Brown,  Jacqueline Grim, Jenna Grim, Jordyn Harris, Kristen Hensen, Jennifer Hermanson, Kaylee Houlihan, Rebecca Ivers, Jill Jacobson, Melissa Krabbe, Rachel Krabbe, Alex Lagesse, Alexandra Morgan, Samantha Ores, Ashley Rucker, Jennifer Rucker, Courtney Wehling, Megan Wille

The team was coached by Kevin Hayhurst (head coach), Pat Ivers, Marty Schmidt, Adam Shearer, and Kevin Brown.