Mid-Illini Softball Podcast

On today's episode, I break down a pitchers duel of a 1-0 win for #2 Metamora over #6 East Peoria in MId-Illini action. The episode features a stat rundown from the game, as well as interviews with EP coach Denee Menzione, metamora pitcher Nora Johnson, and Metamora coach Deric Linder. I also talk through the Dunlap-Washington and Limestone-Pekin games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I break down a 4-1 win for #2 Metamora on the road at Pekin. The episode features a stat rundown from the game, broadcast highlights, an interview with coach Deric Linder, and a special interview conducted by color commentator Don Phillips and his granddaughter, Redbird junior Bailee Bender. I also break down the East Peoria-Washington and Limestone-Morton games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I cover a 12-1 senior night win for #2 Metamora over IVC in six innings. The episode features a stat rundown from the game, as well as interviews with Redbird players Addi Pacha and Hannah Yoder, as well as coach Deric Linder. I also break down the Limestone-Canton, Dunlap-Pekin, and Washington-Galesburg games. Enjoy!

On today's bonus episode, I chat with the Peoria Journal Star's Adam Duvall about the 3A Washington Sectional. What's your team's seed (in our eyes)? What is their postseason chances? We'll break it all down before the official release of the pairings tomorrow. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 3-0 home loss for #10 Dunlap to (RV) Ottawa. It features a state rundown from the game and an interview with Dunlap head coach Germaine Fairchild. I also break down the Washington-Edwardsville, Washington-Galesburg, IVC-Canton, LeRoy-Morton, and Morton-Prairie Central games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 5-1 road loss for #2 East Peoria at 2A #8 Olympia. It features a stat breakdown from the game and an interview with EP head coach Denee Menzione. I also attempt to break down an incredibly wild win for the Morton Potters, victorious by a 20-14 score at Williamsville. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 6-0 win for #3 Metamora over Canton in Mid-Illini play. It features a stat rundown from the game, as well as interviews with Redbird senior Karagan Hartnett and head coach Deric Linder. I also talk through a wild day for the conference elsewhere, featuring a suspended East Peoria-Dunlap game, plus big wins for Morton over Pekin and Limestone at Washingt...

On today's episode, I take you through a doubleheader sweep for 3A #3 Metamora, defeating Morton (9-5) and #10 Dunlap (8-0). It features a stat rundown from both games, as well as interviews with Metamora's Nora Johnson, Kaidance Till, coach Deric Linder, and Dunlap head coach Germaine Fairchild. I also talk through the U-High-East Peoria, Limestone-Pekin, and Washington-Canton games. Enjo...

On today's episode, I take you through a 10-0 road win for 3A #3 metamora over 3A Morton at Birchwood Park. It features a stat rundown from the game, broadcast highlights, and interviews with Metamora junior shortstop Kaidance Till, head coach Deric Linder, and Morton head coach Ashley Beyer. I also talk through the Pekin-Washington, Dunlap-Limestone, and East Peoria-Canton games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 11-2 road win for 3A #4 Metamora over 3A (RV) Washington at Jan Smith Field. It features a stat rundown from the game, broadcast highlights, as well as interviews with Redbird players Nora Johnson and Karagan Hartnett. I also talk through the Dunlap-Pekin, East Peoria-Limestone, and Morton-Canton games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 3-1 road win for 3A #3 East Peoria on the road over 3A (RV) Washington. It features a stat rundown of the game, as well as interviews with Coach Denee Menzione and Coach Stephanie Lawson. I also talk through the Dunlap-Limestone, Pekin-Canton, and Morton-Richwoods games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 8-1 win for 3A #2 Metamora at home against 3A Limestone. It features a stat rundown from the game, as well as interviews with Metamora Coach Deric Linder, and players Karagan Hartnett and Nora Johnson, as well as Limestone Coach Jamie Johnson. I also talk through the Williamsville-Washington, Kaneland-Washington, Glenwood-Pekin, and Plainfield North-Pek...

On today's episode, I take you through a 4-1 win for 3A #4 East Peoria at home against 3A #2 Metamora. It features broadcast highlights, a stat rundown from the game, and interviews with East Peoria's Meadow Terry and Coach Denee Menzione, as well as Metamora Head Coach Deric Linder. I also talk through the West Aurora-Washington, Washington-Geneseo, and Morton-Farmington games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 11-4 road non-conference win for 3A #2 Metamora over 4A Normal Community. It features a stat rundown from the game, broadcast highlights, and an interview with Coach Deric Linder. I also talk through the Dunlap-Washington and East Peoria-Morton games that happened today. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 5-1 home conference win for 3A #2 Metamora over #4 Pekin. It features a stat rundown of the game, as well as interviews with Coach Deric Linder and junior pitcher Nora Johnson. I also give an updated Mid-Illini Power Rankings, and talk through the Morton-Canton, East Peoria-Lincoln, and Dunlap-Bloomington games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a doubleheader sweep for 3A #2 Metamora over 3A Lincoln in non-conference action. It features broadcast highlights, stat rundowns of both games, as well as interviews with Coach Deric Linder and junior pitcher Nora Johnson. I also walk through the Pekin-Washington, East Peoria-Limestone, and Dunlap-Richwoods games from today. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a 6-1 road win for 3A #2 Metamora at 2A Canton in Mid-Illini play. It features broadcast highlights, a stat rundown, as well as interiews with Coach Linder and Coach Bundy. I also walk through the East Peoria-Dunlap, Washington-Limestone, and Morton-Pekin games. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through an exciting 2-1 walkoff win for #2 Metamora over #9 Washington in a terrific showcase of the conference. It features a stat rundown, and interviews with junior outfielder Ellie Schaffer and Metamora Head Coach Deric Linder. I also talk through games between Limestone and Canton, as well as a tough walkoff loss for East Peoria. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a (1-1) day to wrap the Margie Wright Showcase for the 3A #3 Metamora Redbirds, falling to Huntley before bouncing back to defeat Loyola Academy. A jam-packed episode features a stat rundown and interviews with Ellie Schaffer and Nora Johnson for Metamora, stat rundowns of all the games from today for the conference, and a bonus conversation with Coach Ma...

On today's episode, Adam Duvall joins the program as the Mid-Illini Softball Conference's league schedule is about to start. - Alex's Mid-Illini Power Rankings - Best Non-Conference Win So Far? - Best Hitter in the League to This Point - Best Pitcher in the League to This Point - Postseason Bracketology - Who's Adam and I's Mid-Illini Champions? Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a pitcher's duel between East Peoria and Tremont, ending in a 2-0 Raiders win. It features stats from the game, as well as an interview with EP Head Coach Denee Menzione. I also detail games for Canton, Dunlap, and Pekin from today. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a somewhat rainy, but good 7-4 win for 3A #3 Metamora against Streator, a team that is in the Redbirds' sub-sectional, making this a key win for postseason seeding. It features stats from the game, as well as interviews with Head Coach Deric Linder and junior center fielder Ellie Schaffer. I also detail a home win for 3A #6 East Peoria over Richwoods....

On today's episode, I take you through a narrow 6-5 loss for 3A #3 Metamora against Gibson Southern (IN) to conclude the Redbirds' trip to Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It features broadcast highlights and stats from the game. I also detail games for 3A #6 East Peoria and 3A Limestone. Enjoy.

On today's episode, I take you through a thrilling 5-3 win for 3A #3 Metamora over Munster (IN) at the Southern Warrior Classic in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, featuring broadcast highlights, stats, and an interview with Metamora head coach Deric Linder. I also detail a 10-5 winner for #6 East Peoria at home over Normal Community. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a fun 7-2 win for 3A #3 Metamora over Mason (OH) at the Southern Warrior Classic in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, featuring broadcast highlights, stats, and an interview with Metamora head coach Deric Linder. I also discuss games today for Washington, Canton, Dunlap, and Morton. Enjoy!