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Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
‘Always useful,' Antioch's Samantha Hillner has no set position. But she secures a Division I spot at UIC.
Antioch senior Samantha Hillner is a softball player without a position. Hillner has played numerous positions on the field, including first base, second base, third base and catcher, and she even pitched a few innings in 2024, when the Sequoits finished second in Class 3A for the second straight season. Hillner said she takes her utility role in stride. 'It's easy for me because I'm always involved no matter what position I'm playing,' she said. 'Being a utility player, if somebody gets injured, I can go to their spot. I'm always useful on the field.' Even though Hillner doesn't have a set position, she has a college picked. She announced Monday that she has committed to play at Illinois-Chicago. 'I had probably five offers, but UIC felt right,' she said. 'It's been one place that I really like. I like the people there, the coach, and they are doing great things in the program. I think there's a lot left to be accomplished. 'I like the athletic facilities. The clubhouse was very impressive, and the indoor facility was very nice. The field also has such a good view of the city.' Hillner said the city of Chicago appealed to her. 'I like the city,' she said. 'I go to the city often, especially during Christmas. I like shopping and the lake and the overall vibe of the city. 'It was an easy decision when I broke it down. If I have a rough day, my family can come the next day and have lunch.' Hillner was named a Class 3A all-state first-team selection after playing first base, second base and catcher for the Sequoits this past season. She hit .398 with 10 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, 40 RBIs, 38 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in as many attempts. 'She's got the metrics everybody wants,' Antioch coach Anthony Rocco said. 'She has outstanding athletic ability and the ability to play multiple positions — she basically can play every position. She's softball-intelligent and knows the right questions to ask and is always thinking ahead.' Hillner also had questions for former Antioch standout Emily Brecht, who will be a redshirt sophomore at UIC. 'She asked me a bunch of questions about the dorms, the culture and how the city is like,' Brecht said. 'I tried to help her with her decision. I wanted to be supportive.' Hillner appreciated Brecht's assistance. 'She really helped me out, and whenever I had a question, she was willing to talk and help me,' Hillner said. 'She was very detailed, and it was really important for me. She was very positive about everything involving UIC.' Hillner adds her name to a growing list of softball players from Antioch at the NCAA Division I level. Among them are Eden Echevarria (Illinois), Gabby Debevec (Illinois), Jacey Schuler (Michigan State) and Hailey Webb (Bradley). Hillner is also the fourth player in Antioch's senior class to commit to a college program, joining Addison Webb (Bradley), Claire Schuyler (Minnesota) and Kailyn Bockwoldt (Rock Valley). 'I think it's really cool, especially with so many playing in the Midwest,' Hillner said. 'I will always run into somebody I know every season.'
CBS News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Antioch vegetation fire burns 4 acres
Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire in Antioch on Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said. The fire was located near Oakley Road and Willow Avenue, according to Con Fire. About 4 acres had burned, and a second alarm was called. The blaze started just before 4:30 p.m., and a map shared by Con Fire shows there are structures in the area.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chargers running back suffers ‘superficial' eye injury in fireworks accident
Najee Harris was involved in a 'firework mishap' at a Fourth of July event where he sustained an eye injury, his agent Doug Hendrickson told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Los Angeles Chargers running back was one of several people to sustain injuries. Harris' injury is considered 'superficial,' and his agent expects him to be ready for the 2025 season. Advertisement The San Francisco Chronicle reported the accident happened in Antioch, California. One person lost fingers and was hospitalized as a result, the newspaper mentioned, citing police. Harris joined the Chargers on a one-year, $9.5 million deal in March to help rebuild Los Angeles' offense. Should he miss any time, though it doesn't sound as if he will, the Chargers would likely turn to rookie Omarion Hampton, who was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The extent of Harris' injury is unknown, though 'superficial' alludes to it being minor. Harris, 29, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Steelers where he rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his seasons in Pittsburgh. Advertisement More Patriots Content Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Agent: Najee Harris suffered "superficial eye injury" in fireworks accident
The rumors started on Sunday. They could not be corroborated until today. Chargers running back Najee Harris was indeed injured in a fireworks accident during July 4 weekend. From his agent, Doug Hendrickson: "Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees. Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season." Advertisement The Chargers did not respond to a request for comment on the matter. When Harris reports for training camp next week in advance of the July 31 Hall of Fame game, Harris will (along with all other players) undergo a full physical. The rumors persisted all week until the dam broke via a report from Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News regarding the fact that Harris had been injured on July 5 in Antioch, California. Inman's report had no specifics as to the extent or severity of the injury. Inman reported that Harris received treatment at John Muir Hospital in Concord and later at Stanford Hospital. Multiple other people were injured during the incident. The original rumors were that Harris had lost an eye. The official word from his camp is that it's a "superficial eye injury." The next development will come when he has his training camp physical. Harris, a first-round pick of the Steelers in 2021, signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in March. He has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his four NFL seasons.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed over rent payment dispute in Antioch
A man was shot to death early July 5 over an alleged rent payment dispute, police said. Metro Nashville Police in a statement said a 26-year-old man got into an argument reportedly over rent payment at the Preakness Apartments on Bell Road in the Antioch when he was shot multiple times. The victim was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he died, police said. His name was not released pending family notification. Police said the suspect, a 31-year-old man, was dating the victim's roommate at the time of the shooting. The suspect surrendered and was detained but has not yet been charged, police said. Authorities said the victim and suspect were both armed and it is unclear if the victim also fired his gun. The investigation is ongoing. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Man killed over rent payment dispute in Antioch
