Pondering Blaylock's Future Plans at SIU Softball
Pete Spitler reports SIU softball coach Kerri Blaylock, nearing 45 and in her 12th season, shows signs of uncertainty as she stays in the dugout during games. Blaylock, who has 450 career wins and no losing seasons, mentors staff while associate Jen Sewell and Erin Glasco handle offense.
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Six Salukis land on MVC all conference team
After a 30 win season, Southern Illinois softball earned six players on the Missouri Valley Conference all conference list at the banquet. Taylor Orsburn, Jayna Spivey, and Mallory Duran made the first team while Danielle Glosson, Morgan Barchan, and Haley Gorman earned second team honors. Coach Kerri Blaylock called it one of the program’s best seasons for all conference representation.
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SIU Opens MVC Softball Championship Play Tonight
Southern Illinois University softball begins its quest in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference tournament with a 6:30 p.m. opener at Missouri State's Killian Softball Stadium. The MVC restores single elimination after a year of double elimination.
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Sparta Bulldogs win at SIRR Conference meet with North retirement gift
Sparta 157.5 points edge Du Quoin by 7.5 as Mark North retires after season amid emotional celebration. Wade Reeves anchors 3200 and helps Spartans win 4 events plus relay titles. Landon Oliver wins long jump. Jon Hilly and Wes Bradshaw win sprints and middle distances. Clayton Coop earns eight points in team effort.
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Miners endure slow start in loss to Gateway
Justin Randall went 0 for 2 as the Southern Illinois Miners lost 16-4 in a Wednesday exhibition against Gateway. The defending West Division champions have dropped three of four preseason games, failing to score more than a run in the first four innings for the third straight game. Randall acknowledged the streak and said the team is capable of better despite the pre season caution.
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Cobden Appleknockers Rally Tops Carterville 5 1
Cobden pushed across four in the seventh to beat Carterville 5 1 in a non conference prep softball game. After Jordyn Grey started the rally with a single, Ana Duda walked and Bekah Russell reached on a fielder's choice for the second out. Kristin Pender then delivered an RBI single to put Cobden ahead.
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