Mid-Illini Softball Podcast

On today's episode, I take you through a tough road loss for Limestone at 2A Olympia. Due to audio issues, there is no interview today. I also discuss wins for Washington, Canton, and Morton. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a close home loss for the 3A Morton Potters against a solid 2A Olympia team, featuring an interview with coach Ashley Beyer. There were no other games in the league to recap for today. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through a uniquely wild 18-2 win for 3A #3 Metamora over 2A Eureka, in which the Redbirds had a 14-run, 19-batter bottom of the 1st. It features interviews with coach Deric Linder, as well as junior pitcher Nora Johnson, and junior shortstop Kaidance Till. I also break down the other three Mid-Illini teams (East Peoria, Limestone, and Pekin) that were in action t...

On today's episode, I take you through a wildly successful doubleheader for 3A #3 Metamora, in which the Redbirds combined for 30 runs over the twinbill. It features interviews with Metamora coach Deric Linder, as well as junior pitcher Nora Johnson, and senior third baseman Karagan Hartnett. I also break down 4 other teams that had statistics for their games today at the time of this recordin...

On today's episode, I take you through a 10-0 opening day home win for 2A Canton over 1A #14 Havana, featuring interviews with Canton coach Anna Bundy, as well as sophomore pitcher Tori Birch. There were no other Mid-Illini teams in action today. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I take you through an exciting 2-1 win for 3A #3 Metamora over 3A #5 Pontiac, featuring interviews with head coach Deric Linder, Nora Johnson, and Bailee Bender. I also discuss a 4-0 win for the Limestone Rockets at IVC. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I discuss the exciting preseason prospectus for the 3A #3 Metamora Redbirds, who have an All-State core back from an Elite 8 team that went (32-4) in 2023. I talk with ICA Hall of Fame Head Coach Deric Linder, junior pitcher Nora Johnson, junior shortstop Kaidance Till, and senior first baseman Bri Bessert to get their perspectives on the 2024 season ahead. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I discuss the preseason prospectus for the Morton Potters, who have a youthful roster back with a new head coach in Ashley Beyer ready to take on the season. I talk with Coach Beyer, Addi Booth, and Riley Gashaw to get their perspectives on the 2024 season ahead. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I discuss the preseason prospectus for the 2A Canton Little Giants, who have a good mix of youth and senior leadership back from a team that was a Regional Finalist in 2023. I talk with head coach Anna Bundy, Rachel Parry, and Jena Goforth, to get their perspectives on the new season ahead. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I discuss the preseason prospectus for the #6-ranked East Peoria Raiders, who have a good young core back from a successful season a year ago. I talk with head coach Denee Menzione, Meadow Terry, and Gabby Lane to get their perspectives on the 2024 season ahead. Enjoy!

On today's episode I discuss the preseason prospectus for the #10-ranked Washington Panthers, who look to utilize a talented group of players from their underclass teams, as they find new roles after the departure of a quality senior group. I tak with Coach Lawson, Bailey Herrick, Malone McKinley, Olivia O'Connell, and Ellie Redlingshafer to get their perspective on the 2024 season ahead....

On today's episode, I discuss the preseason prospectus for the #18-ranked Dunlap Eagles, who return their entire starting lineup from a (20-9) season in 2023. I talk with head coach Germaine Fairchild to get her perspective on the 2024 season ahead. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I discuss the preseason prospectus for the Limestone Rockets, while also chatting with new head coach Jamie Johnson, along with senior Rylan Marvin and junior Liz Grube. Enjoy!

The Mid-Illini Softball Podcast is back! I sit down with the Peoria Journal Star's Adam Duvall to preview the upcoming Mid-Illini Conference Softball Season and discuss some new content ideas coming up for this year! Enjoy!

The 38th postgame recap episode takes you through Metamora's home sectional championship win over Washington from Friday night. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-Washington game - Stat rundown of the Metamora-Washington game - Interview with Washington coach Stephanie Lawson - Interview with Metamora senior Maddie Mooney - Interview with Metamora sophomore Nora John...

The 37th postgame recap episode takes you through Metamora's home sectional semifinal win over Normal West from Tuesday night. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-West game - Stat rundown of the Metamora-West game - Interview with Kaidance Till - Interview with coach Deric Linder - Washington - Geneseo Recap - Light Friday preview of Metamora-Washington

The 36th postgame recap episode takes you through Metamora's home regional title win over Dunlap from Friday afternoon. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-Dunlap game - Stat rundown on the Metamora-Dunlap game - Interview with Katy Ramage - Interview with Deric Linder - Great seasons Dunlap, East Peoria, Pekin - Previewing the Metamora Sectional (Pitcher vs. Power?)

The 35th postgame recap episode takes you through both Tuesday semifinals of the Metamora Regional. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-Richwoods game - Stat rundown on the Metamora-Richwoods game - Stat rundown on the Dunlap-Streator game - Interview with Coach Deric Linder - Elsewhere in the Metamora Sectional - What's Up Next?

The 34th postgame recap episode takes you through Metamora's exciting doubleheader sweep up at Sterling to conclude its 2023 regular season. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on both the LaSalle-Peru & Sterling games - Plays of the Day (ft. Kennedy Nee, Karagan Hartnett) - Interview with Ellie Schaffer - Interview with coach Deric Linder - Elsewhere in the Conference - Where&#3...

The 33rd postgame recap episode takes you through Metamora's Senior Night win over Dunlap from Thursday night that gave the Redbirds the outright 2023 Mid-Illini Championship. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-Dunlap game - Interview with Katy Ramage - Interview with Deric Linder - Elsewhere in the Conference (is Pekin-East Peoria still going?) - What's Up Next?

The 32nd postgame recap episode takes you through an instant classic of a road win for Metamora against East Peoria from Tuesday afternoon. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-EP Game - Broadcast Highlights of the Metamora-EP Game - Interview with Kennedy Nee - Interview with coach Deric Linder - Elsewhere in the Conference - What's Up Next?

The 31st postgame recap episode takes you through a "perfect" home win for Metamora over Limestone from Thursday afternoon. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-Limestone game - Stat rundown of the Metamora-Limestone game - Interview with Nora Johnson - Interview with coach Deric Linder - Elsewhere in the Conference - What's Up Next?

The 30th postgame recap episode takes you through an exciting home win for Metamora over Pekin from Tuesday afternoon. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-Pekin game - Stat rundown from the Metamora-Pekin game - Interview with Sydney Trentman - Interview with coach Deric Linder - Elsewhere in the Conference - Postseason Seeds Out - Brackets Tomorrow! - What's Up Next?

The 29th postgame recap episode takes you through an intense road win for East Peoria over Olympia from Saturday morning. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the East Peoria - Olympia game - Stat Rundown from the East Peoria - Olympia game - Interview with coach Denee Menzione - Elsewhere in the Conference - What's Up Next?

The 28th postgame recap episode takes you through a thrilling road win for Metamora over Canton from Thursday afternoon. The episode in full will cover: - My thoughts on the Metamora-Canton game - Stat Rundown of the Metamora-Canton game - Broadcast Highlights from the Metamora-Canton game - Interview with Canton Coach Anna Bundy - Interview with Metamora Junior Karagan Hartnett - Interview with M...