Ormond’s two-strike, two-out single in bottom of sixth breaks tie, helps Liberty claim regional crown

By David Adam, MRN Editor | May 24, 2025
After throwing her glove in the air, Liberty pitcher Chandler John gets ready to celebrate with first baseman Claire Obert, who holds the ball in her glove after the final out of Friday night's Class 1A regional softball game at Western High School in Barry. | David Adam

BARRY, Ill. — Years from now, when people talk about Friday night’s Class 1A softball regional championship game, most will remember Camdyn Ormond’s sixth-inning single through the right side of the infield that brought home the winning runs for Liberty in a 3-1 victory on Friday night at Western High School. Pleasant Hill coach Ryan…

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Wolves set bar high, create expectations for future softball players to chase

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | May 27, 2024
Pleasant Hill softball coach Ryan Lowe, left, hugs his daughter, McKinley, following the Wolves' 1-0 loss to Illini Bluffs in last Saturday's Class 1A sectional championship game in Glasford, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

GLASFORD, Ill. — Ryan Lowe’s sunglasses hid his tears, but anyone listening could hear the angst in his voice. The Pleasant Hill softball coach couldn’t hold back the emotion as he addressed his team following the Wolves’ 1-0 loss to Illini Bluffs in the Class 1A Glasford Sectional title game on Saturday. “You’ve built something…

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