Mid-Illini Softball Podcast

Mid-Illini Softball Podcast

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Mid-Illini Softball Podcast episodes

  • S3, E114: 3A #7 Metamora 5, 3A #11 East Peoria 1 (05-23-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by 3A #7 Metamora getting a home win over 3A #11 East Peoria to wrap up conference play, including postgame interviews with Redbird junior Carra Craig, head coach Deric Linder, and East Peoria head coach Denee Menzione.


    I also break down the other games in the league, including Canton beating Kewanee to win a 2A Regional Championship, Pekin pulling away late at Limestone, Dunlap starting hot for a home win over Morton, and Washington cruising to a Senior Night win over Galesburg.


    Dunlap and Washington are your Co-Mid-Illini Champions.


    Enjoy!!

    51 min
  • S3, E113: 3A #3 Dunlap 4, 3A #7 Metamora 3 (05-22-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by 3A #3 Dunlap slipping away from 3A #7 Metamora in a tight 4-3 game, including postgame interviews with Eagle junior Rachel Mies, Dunlap Head Coach Germaine Fairchild, and Metamora Head Coach Deric Linder.


    I also break down the other games from the league for Thursday, which includes 3A #11 East Peoria shutting out 4A Pekin on the road (4-0) and 3A #2 Washington pulling away for a road win at 3A Morton (9-3).


    Plus, a bonus breakdown on the 3A #1 Glenwood Titans, who don't seem to be letting up any time soon.


    Enjoy!!

    45 min
  • S3, E112: 3A #7 Metamora 10, 3A Limestone 0 (05-15-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by 3A #7 Metamora picking up a run-rule senior night win over 3A Limestone (10-0), featuring interviews with senior ace Nora Johnson and head coach Deric Linder.


    I also break down the highly anticipated game between 3A #5 Washington and 3A #2 Dunlap (a 5-3 Panther winner), as well as wins for 4A Pekin over 2A (RV) Canton (9-4) and 3A #12 East Peoria over 3A Morton (9-0).


    Enjoy!!

    38 min
  • S3, E111: 3A #7 Metamora 4, 4A Pekin 2 (05-13-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by a close 4-2 home win for 3A #7 Metamora over 4A Pekin. Hear from the Redbirds postgame, including senior second baseman Kennedy Nee and head coach Deric Linder.


    I also break down the other games in the league, which includes 3A #5 Washington winning at home over 3A #12 East Peoria by run rule (14-4 in 5), 3A Morton getting a home win over 3A Limestone (11-3), and 3A #2 Dunlap winning at 2A (RV) Canton, although by run rule margin, in regulation (15-2).


    Enjoy!!

    34 min
  • S3, E110: 2025 Postseason Bracketology w/ Adam Duvall

    Everyone seems to love this episode every year. Let's get into it! Nobody get upset over their team not being where you think they should be - it's just predictions after all - a fun way to banter about where this area could go here in a few weeks. Enjoy!!

    35 min
  • S3, E109: 2A (RV) Canton 5, 3A #13 East Peoria 3 (04-30-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by a thriller that saw 2A (RV) Canton walk off 3A #13 East Peoria 5-3 thanks to a two-run home run from Makaylynne Correa. Here from her, as well as Little Giant Head Coach Anna Bundy and East Peoria Head Coach Denee Menzione.


    I also break down the league's lone other game, which was 4A Pekin suffering a tough 3-2 home loss to 3A Lincoln.


    Enjoy!

    28 min
  • S3, E108: 3A #9 Dunlap 2, 3A #4 Metamora 0 (04-29-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by 3A #9 Dunlap edging 3A #4 Metamora 2-0 in a pitchers duel. Postgame interviews include Eagle players Sutton Centoni and Gabby Drake, Dunlap Head Coach Germaine Fairchild, as well as Metamora Head Coach Deric Linder.


    I also break down the other games in the league for the day, which includes Canton shutting out Limestone 3-0, East Peoria pulling away from Pekin 4-2, and Washington taking a run-rule game over Morton, 11-0.


    Enjoy!

    37 min
  • S3, E107: 3A #6 Metamora 8, 3A #14 East Peoria 2 (04-24-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by 3A #6 Metamora pulling away for a home win over 3A #14 East Peoria, including postgame interviews with Redbird center fielder Ellie Schaffer and head coach Deric Linder.


    I also break down the other games in the league, which includes 3A #3 Washington winning on the road at 2A Canton, 3A #9 Dunlap winning on the road at 3A Morton, and 4A Pekin edging out 3A Limestone at home.


    Enjoy!

    36 min
  • S3, E106: 3A #6 Metamora 2, 4A Normal Community 1 (04-23-25)

    On today's episode, it's led by 3A #6 Metamora holding on for a walkoff win against 4A Normal Community, including interviews with sophomore catcher Allie Lueddecke and head coach Deric Linder.


    I also break down the other games involving league teams: East Peoria winning at home against Morton, Canton getting a comfortable home win over PND, and Washington cruising to a home run rule win over Streator.


    Enjoy!

    32 min
  • S3, E105: 3A #7 Metamora 4, 4A Pekin 3 (04-17-25)

    On today's episode, I break down a full day in the Mid-Illini Conference, led by 3A #7 Metamora using the home run ball to evade a late comeback by 4A Pekin, including postgame interviews with Redbird senior Addi Pacha and head coach Deric Linder.


    I also talk through the other games in the league, which include a late push from 3A #4 Washington to win at 3A #15 East Peoria, 3A #9 Dunlap using seven unanswered runs to pull away at home against 2A Canton, and 3A Limestone bringing the bats to a run-rule home win over 3A Morton.


    Enjoy!

    33 min

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A daily podcast covering one of the strongest high school softball conferences in Illinois!