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Mid-Illini Softball Podcast
by Alex Staab
A daily podcast covering one of the strongest high school softball conferences in Illinois!
Episodes
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!!
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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S3, E104: 3A #7 Metamora 10, 2A Canton 0 (04-15-25)
On today's episode, I break down a full slate in the league, led by Metamora shutting out Canton at home this afternoon, including interviews with Redbird ace Nora Johnson and Head Coach Deric Linder, alongside Canton head coach Anna Bundy. I also talk through the other games in the conference…
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S3, E103: 3A #19 East Peoria 7, 4A #15 Huntley 4 (04-11-25)
On today's episode, it's led by 3A #19 East Peoria evading a late comeback from 4A #15 Huntley to win their lone game at Metamora's Margie Wright Showcase. It features interviews with Raider head coach Denee Menzione, senior catcher Sophie Revallo, as well as Huntley head coach Mark Petryniec. I...
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S3 E102: 3A #2 Metamora 15, 3A Morton 0 (04-10-25)
On today's episode, it's another (sort of) full day in league play, led by 3A #2 Metamora winning at home against 3A Morton, featuring postgame interviews with Redbird head coach Deric Linder and senior pitcher Nora Johnson, along with Morton head coach Ashley Beyer. I also break down the other...
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S3, E100: 3A #2 Metamora 16, 3A Lincoln 3 (04-07-25)
On today's episode, it's a bit of a personal milestone as the Mid-Illini Softball Podcast celebrates its 100th episode. It's led by the feature game of 3A #2 Metamora winning at 3A Lincoln, including postgame interviews with senior shortstop Kaidance Till and head coach Deric Linder. I also talk...
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S3, E99: 3A #10 Dunlap 4, 1A #2 Illini Bluffs 2 (04-01-25)
On today's episode, I break down the feature game of Dunlap surviving a close home game against a good Illini Bluffs team, including postgame interviews with Head Coach Germaine Fairchild and junior pitcher Sutton Centoni. I also talk through the other games that happened in the league, a clean...
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S3, E98: 3A Lincoln 15, 3A Morton 5 (03-31-25)
On today's episode, I break down the featured game of Morton falling at home to Lincoln, including a postgame interview with head coach Ashley Beyer. I also break down the other games in the league from today, including Metamora cruising in Tennessee, Canton run-ruling Eureka on the road, and…
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S3, E97: 3A #2 Metamora 2, 2A #8 Olympia 0 (03-29-25)
First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Parrott family and the entire Washington Softball community. I felt it was not appropriate to run the podcast for the interim. Thank you for your understanding the stoppage. ------ On today's episode, I break down the feature…
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S3, E96: 3A #2 Metamora 3, 1A #2 Illini Bluffs 1 (03-26-25)
On today's episode, I break down the feature game of Metamora beating Illini Bluffs, including interviews with Addy Wooden, Nora Johnson, and Head Coach Deric Linder. I also check through the other games in the league from today, including two each for Morton and Dunlap in Tennessee, as well as a...
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S3, E93: 2025 Morton Potters Preview
On today's episode, I share my preseason thoughts on the Morton Potters, and am joined by both Head Coach Ashley Beyer and senior Riley Gashaw.
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S3, E92: 2025 Dunlap Eagles Preview
On today's episode, I share my preseason thoughts on the Dunlap Eagles, and also an interview with Head Coach Germaine Fairchild, as well as sophomore Lexi Hamer, senior Ella Cunningham, and junior Sutton Centoni.
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S3, E91: 2025 Limestone Rockets Preview
On today's episode, I share my preseason thoughts on a promising state-ranked Limestone squad, and share an interview with Head Coach Jamie Johnson, as well as seniors Liz Grube and Allison Mehn.
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S3, E90: 2025 East Peoria Raiders Preview
On today's episode, I share my preseason thoughts on a talented East Peoria Raiders squad, and share an interview with Head Coach Denee Menzione, as well as seniors Gabby Lane and Sidney Sawyer.
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S3, E89: 2025 Canton Little Giants Preview
On today's episode, I share my preseason thoughts on the Canton Little Giants, as well as sit down with Coach Anna Bundy, as seniors Allison Wheeler and Natalie Downing.
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S3, E88: 2025 Pekin Dragons Preview
On today's episode, i preview the 2025 season for the 4A Pekin Dragons, who despite losing a couple starters, should bring back their pitching staff, catcher, and designated player as they look to contend in the mid-section of the league standings. Enjoy!
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S2, E86: 3A #16 Dunlap 2, 3A #2 Metamora 0
On today's episode, I break down a 2-0 win for #16 Dunlap over #2 Metamora in Mid-Illini action. The episode features a stat rundown from the game, as well as interviews with Dunlap coach Germaine Fairchild, Eagles pitcher Sutton Centoni, Eagles catcher Shelby Covey, and Metamora coach Deric...
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S2, E85: 3A #2 Metamora 1, 3A #6 East Peoria 0
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…
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S2, E84: 3A #2 Metamora 4, 4A Pekin 1
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...
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S2, E83: 3A #2 Metamora 12, 2A IVC 1
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,...
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S2, E82: Postseason Bracketology with Adam Duvall
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!
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S2, E81: 3A (RV) Ottawa 3, 3A #10 Dunlap 0
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...
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S2, E80: 2A #8 Olympia 5, 3A #2 East Peoria 1
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...
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S2, E79: 3A #3 Metamora 6, 2A Canton 0
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…
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S2, E78: 3A #3 Metamora 9, 3A Morton 5 & 3A #3 Metamora 8, 3A #10 Dunlap 0
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.…
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S2, E77: 3A #3 Metamora 10, 3A Morton 0
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...
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S2, E76: 3A #4 Metamora 11, 3A (RV) Washington 2
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,...
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S2, E75: 3A #3 East Peoria 3, 3A (RV) Washington 1
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...
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S2, E74: 3A #2 Metamora 8, 3A Limestone 0
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...
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S2, E73: 3A #4 East Peoria 4, 3A #2 Metamora 1
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...
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S2, E72: 3A #2 Metamora 11, 4A Normal Community 4
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...
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S2, E71: 3A #2 Metamora 5, 4A Pekin 1
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...
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S2, E70: 3A #2 Metamora 7, 3A Lincoln 0 & 3A #2 Metamora 5, 3A Lincoln 0
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...
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S2, E69: 3A #2 Metamora 6, 2A Canton 1
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...
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S2, E68: 3A #2 Metamora 2, 3A #9 Washington 1 (8 inn.)
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...
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S2, E67: 4A #13 Huntley 10, 3A #3 Metamora 6 & 3A #3 Metamora 11, 4A Loyola Academy 7
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,...
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S2, E66: League Schedule Preview w/ Adam Duvall
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...
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S2, E65: 3A #6 East Peoria 2, 2A #16 Tremont 0
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!
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S2, E64: 3A #3 Metamora 7, 3A Streator 4
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…
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S2, E63: Gibson Southern (IN) 6, 3A #3 Metamora 5
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.
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S2, E62: 3A #3 Metamora 5, Munster (IN) 3
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...
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S2, E61: 3A #3 Metamora 7, Mason (OH) 2
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,...
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A daily podcast covering one of the strongest high school softball conferences in Illinois!
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Alex Staab
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