Rich Peyton

Nice start to Olivia’s college softball career! Lake Forest College had a great day, beating DePaul and then coming up just short against Loyola, 5–4, before falling to UIC.
Olivia pitched well against Loyola, going 3 innings and allowing just 1 run with 1 strikeout. At the plate, she went 0-for-1 with 2 walks and scored a run.
Great first day of college softball! Proud of her and excited to see what’s ahead! 🥎

I want to thank all of our 2026 athletes for giving us the opportunity to coach you in the best game ever created.

A special thank you to Olivia for putting up with everything that comes with being a coach's kid. It's not an easy road, and you've handled it with grace and determination. So very proud I got to catch your last pitch as a travel athlete.

I know each of you will go on to do amazing things in life because you've competed in a game built on failure—a game that teaches you how to handle both failure and success, the value of hard work, and what it means to be a great teammate and friend.

I am so proud of every one of you. Not only did you stick with this game for years, but you became part of the select few who earned the opportunity to compete at the college level. Only about 5–7% of softball players reach that level, and I can't wait to watch you compete and succeed in the years ahead.

Although you stepped off the practice field for the last time last night, you'll always be a CTW player. Our doors are always open. Whether you want to come back to train, help coach, or simply stop by to say hello, you'll always have a home at our facility.

Now that you've passed the torch to the 2027 class, it will be our honor to help guide them through the next year and hopefully teach them the same life lessons this incredible game has given all of you.

Thank you for your hard work, your commitment, and for allowing us to be part of your journey. We are proud of each and every one of you.

Go C-Waves!

Happy National Catcher's day to all my hard-working girls!! @CTW08NK