Show-Me State flexes its power in sweeping all-star softball doubleheader

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 26, 2025
Highland's Haleigh Winter rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the Illinois vs. Missouri all-star softball doubleheader played Wednesday at John Wood Community College. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — In the first Illinois vs. Missouri all-star softball showcase played in Quincy in a decade, the Show-Me State reestablished bragging rights by beating the Prairie State 11-3 and 11-5, respectively, in Wednesday’s doubleheader at the John Wood Community College field. Trail Blazers coach Kelsey Thompson resurrected the game after a 10-year hiatus. The…

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Photo gallery: Area softball players relish opportunity to play in all-star doubleheader

By Muddy River Sports | June 26, 2025
The Illinois all-stars are introduced to the crowd before Wednesday's Illinois vs. Missouri all-star softball doublheader at John Wood Community College. | Shane Hulsey photo

Click here to purchase digital images of Muddy River Sports photos QUINCY — The area’s top senior softball players earned their opportunity to take center stage Wednesday night in the Illinois vs. Missouri all-star doubleheader played at John Wood Community College. The Missouri squad swept Illinois 11-5 and 11-3 in the first softball all-star event…

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JWCC bringing back Illinois vs. Missouri all-star softball doubleheader

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 24, 2025
Barry Western's Rachel McMullen, a second-team all-state selection who is headed to the University of Illinois-Springfield, will represent Illinois in the all-star softball doubleheader taking place at 5 p.m. Wednesday at John Wood Community College. | Muddy River Sports file photo

QUINCY — After a 10-year absence, the opportunity for high school softball players to engage in a cross-river rivalry exists again. Kelsey Thompson made certain of it. The John Wood Community College softball coach introduced the idea of resurrecting the Illinois vs. Missouri all-star game back in March, and her plan comes to fruition Wednesday…

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