The Morrison Filles only collected five hits, but a ninth-inning walk-off home run by Marissa Folkers allowed them to advance in the IHSA Girls State Softball Finals. The Fillies’ Bella Duncan controlled the Lady Rocket offense. She allowed only two hits in the extra-inning contest and struck out 19 of
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The #2 seeded Morrison Fillies eliminated the Lady Mallards from Henry-Senachwine High School on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Newman Central Catholic Regional by an 8-2 score. Bella Duncan was in control from the mound and allowed only four hits and
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Morrison Fillies flashed their talents with some out-of-Conference action in Oregon, IL. Game one against the host Oregon Lady Hawks saw Bella Duncan stifle the bats, by allowing only two hits, as the Fillies earned a 10-0 shutout
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Morrison Fillies traveled to Orion, IL, and captured two Three River Conference wins. Game one was a makeup of a weather-canceled game scheduled in Morrison. Jordan Eads corralled the Lady Chargers over five innings, to earn the 5-2
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies “powered up” at Spring Valley, IL, on Friday, May 5, 2023, while shutting-out the Lady Red Devils 12 to 0. While Marissa Folkers was controlling the Lady Red Devils from the mound on a one-hitter, the Fillies were collecting ten hits
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies hosted the Rockridge Rockets on Friday, May 5, 2023, with strong memories of their Monday venture against the undefeated Rockets. On Monday, a pre-game injury sidelined the Filly’s starting pitcher Bellah Duncan with a concussion and broken nose. The emotions of
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Rockridge Lady Rockets displayed why they are undefeated and the IHSA 2020-21, and 2021-22 State Champions. They sent the Morrison Fillies home after only three innings, in a 20-0 defeat on Monday, May 1, 2023. Filly pitchers Jordan Eades and Marissa Folkers each
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Morrison Fillies eked out their second win within the week over the Erie-Prophetstown Lady Panthers. On Monday, Filly Bellah Duncan no-hit the Panthers, and on Thursday, it took eight innings for Duncan to etch another victory, 3-1. The Fillies and Panthers entered the eighth
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. Playing on the new artificially surfaced Softball facility, owned by the Sterling Golden Warriors, had to be a great experience for the Morrison Fillies, even though the outcome was a 14-4 defeat. The resurfaced facility was aglow in the Tuesday, April 26,
Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On a chilly, Monday afternoon on April 24, 2023, Bellah Duncan put her name into the Morrison Filly record book, by pitching a seven-inning no-hitter, against rival Erie-Prophetstown. The bottom of the sixth inning told the tale. Jordan Eads’ line-drive double bounced
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Friday, April 21, 2023, Bella Duncan (Morrison Fillies) and Jess Johns (Newman Comets) competed in a pitching dual that, unfortunately, someone had to lose. The dual only allowed four total hits and retired 29 batters by the strikeout. The Fillies combined their two
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the Morrison Filles made the journey north to Orangeville, IL, for a non-Conference game against the Lady Broncos. They returned home with their eighth win of the season by a 3-1 score. Bella Duncan controlled the Bronco offense by
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Fillies traveled to Monmouth, IL, on Monday, April 17, 2023, and notched their first Three Rivers Conference victory. Jordan Eades limited the Titans to seven hits while striking out eight batters, to earn the 13-3 win. Eades also led the offensive effort
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The non-Conference game between the Morrison Fillies and the Annawan-Wethersfield Coop was highlighted by a pitching dual and ended in a 1-0 win for the home team at Annawan, IL. The Fillies’ Bella Duncan only allowed three hits, while striking out 11 batters. She
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Galena[, IL,] Lady Pirates visited the Morrison Sports Complex on Thursday, April 6, 2023, and were welcomed by Bella Duncan and the Morrison Fillies. The Pirates were sent home after being held to only two hits in a 7-0 defeat. Filly Bella Duncan