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June 07, 2025
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Bradley-Bourbonnais claims sectional crown with 6-1 win over Edwardsville

Bradley-Bourbonnais claims sectional crown with 6-1 win over Edwardsville

Bradley-Bourbonnais beat Edwardsville 6-1 Friday in the IHSA Class 4A Normal Community West Sectional championship to win the program's second-ever sectional title, both coming in the last three seasons.

By Adam Tumino●
June 06, 2025 at 10:10 pm CDT

Beecher uses 4-run 4th to topple Auburn, advance to state championship

Beecher uses 4-run 4th to topple Auburn, advance to state championship

The Bobcats played vintage Beecher softball in their four-run fourth inning against Auburn in Friday's Class 2A State semifinal matchup, a game the Bobcats won 4-2 to advance to their seventh-ever state championship game.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 06, 2025 at 9:27 pm CDT

Photos: Beecher vs. Auburn, Class 2A State semifinal softball
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Photos: Beecher vs. Auburn, Class 2A State semifinal softball

Beecher softball is headed to the state championship game for the seventh time in school history after defeating Auburn 4-2 in the Class 2A State semifinals at Peoria's Louisville Slugger Complex Friday, June 6, 2025.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 06, 2025 at 9:20 pm CDT

Bradley-Bourbonnais falls to Normal Community in sectional semis

Bradley-Bourbonnais falls to Normal Community in sectional semis

Bradley-Bourbonnais came up just short Thursday in its bid for another upset win this postseason, falling 2-0 to Normal Community in the IHSA Class 4A Illinois Wesleyan University Sectional semifinals.

By Adam Tumino●
June 05, 2025 at 11:04 pm CDT

Photos: Bradley-Bourbonnais vs. Normal community in Class 4A sectional semifinals
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Photos: Bradley-Bourbonnais vs. Normal community in Class 4A sectional semifinals

Bradley-Bourbonnais fell 2-0 to Normal Community in the IHSA Class 4A Illinois Wesleyan University Sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

June 05, 2025 at 11:00 pm CDT

The Hay Way: How Kevin Hayhurst has made Beecher softball a dynasty

The Hay Way: How Kevin Hayhurst has made Beecher softball a dynasty

Since Kevin Hayhurst returned to his alma mater as the softball coach 23 years ago, the Beecher softball program became and has continued to set the state's standard of excellence.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Photos: Bradley-Bourbonnais vs. Minooka, Class 4A Normal Community West Sectional semifinal softball
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Photos: Bradley-Bourbonnais vs. Minooka, Class 4A Normal Community West Sectional semifinal softball

Behind Lydia Hammond's second shutout of the postseason, Bradley-Bourbonnais defeated Minooka 4-0 in the Class 4A Normal Community West Sectional semifinals Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 03, 2025 at 10:21 pm CDT

Bradley-Bourbonnais blanks Minooka in sectional semifinal rematch

Bradley-Bourbonnais blanks Minooka in sectional semifinal rematch

Bradley-Bourbonnais beat Minooka 4-0 in the IHSA Class 4A Normal Community West Sectional semifinals Tuesday, getting payback for a 10-0 loss to the Indians in the sectional semis last year.

By Adam Tumino●
June 03, 2025 at 8:25 pm CDT

Photos: Wilmington vs. Eureka, IHSA Class 2A Geneseo Super-Sectional baseball
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Photos: Wilmington vs. Eureka, IHSA Class 2A Geneseo Super-Sectional baseball

Wilmington's postseason run came to an end as the Wildcats fell 4-0 to Eureka in the IHSA Class 2A Geneseo Super-Sectional on Monday, June 2, 2025.

By Tiffany Blanchette●
June 03, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

Photos: Beecher vs. Brimfield, Class 2A East Peoria Super-Sectional softball

Photos: Beecher vs. Brimfield, Class 2A East Peoria Super-Sectional softball

The Beecher softball team is headed to state for the second time in three years and eighth time in program history after a dramatic 4-3 10-inning win over Brimfield in the Class 2A East Peoria Super-Sectional Monday, June 2, 2025.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 03, 2025 at 12:15 am CDT
Taylor Norkus’ 10th-inning walk-off single sends Beecher back to state

Taylor Norkus’ 10th-inning walk-off single sends Beecher back to state

After entering the game as a relief pitcher in the sixth inning of a 3-3 tie, Beecher's Taylor Norkus hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning of the Bobcats' Class 2A East Peoria Super-Sectional against Brimfield Monday, sending the Bobcats to their eighth trip to state.

By Mason Schweizer●
June 03, 2025 at 12:03 am CDT
Wilmington’s run at return trip to state ends in 4-0 supersectional loss

Wilmington’s run at return trip to state ends in 4-0 supersectional loss

Wilmington came up just a bit short of a return trip to state, falling 4-0 to Eureka in Monday's Class 2A Geneseo Supersectional.

By Adam Tumino●
June 02, 2025 at 11:00 pm CDT

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