Well...the incredible ride of this softball season has come to an end.
Tonight, our girls battled in a hard-fought game, falling 2-0 to a very talented Gardner team. At this stage of the postseason, every opponent is strong, and our girls proved they belong among them.
To our players, thank you for the unforgettable moments this season. Your competitive spirit helped shape and strengthen the Meridian softball culture. You have set a new standard of excellence by accomplishing something no previous softball team has done, winning a sectional and advancing to the Super-Sectional. Future Meridian players were watching, and they will remember this run.
Hawk Nation, thank you for showing up in full force. Your support throughout the postseason, and especially tonight, brought incredible energy, pride, and unity to our community.
Coach Streeval, thank you for everything you have given to Meridian softball. Over 28 years, you have taught us that determination, preparation, and consistency are the foundations of success. More importantly, you have built a program and culture that will last well beyond your time on the field. We are grateful for the impact you have made and will continue striving to uphold the standard you have set.
Enjoy your retirement, Coach. You have earned it and Meridian is better because of you.
The standard has been raised AND the future is bright!
It's a great day to be a Hawk!
Tonight, our girls battled in a hard-fought game, falling 2-0 to a very talented Gardner team. At this stage of the postseason, every opponent is strong, and our girls proved they belong among them.
To our players, thank you for the unforgettable moments this season. Your competitive spirit helped shape and strengthen the Meridian softball culture. You have set a new standard of excellence by accomplishing something no previous softball team has done, winning a sectional and advancing to the Super-Sectional. Future Meridian players were watching, and they will remember this run.
Hawk Nation, thank you for showing up in full force. Your support throughout the postseason, and especially tonight, brought incredible energy, pride, and unity to our community.
Coach Streeval, thank you for everything you have given to Meridian softball. Over 28 years, you have taught us that determination, preparation, and consistency are the foundations of success. More importantly, you have built a program and culture that will last well beyond your time on the field. We are grateful for the impact you have made and will continue striving to uphold the standard you have set.
Enjoy your retirement, Coach. You have earned it and Meridian is better because of you.
The standard has been raised AND the future is bright!
It's a great day to be a Hawk!
Below is the physical address for IWU. (Map attached)
It was confirmed this morning that tickets WILL BE available at the gate for $10 if you are not buying them ahead of time on Go Fan.
Game time 4:00 PM
Illinois Wesleyan University
Shirk Center
302 E. Emerson
Bloomington, IL 61701
bankston@iwu.edu
309-556-3380
It was confirmed this morning that tickets WILL BE available at the gate for $10 if you are not buying them ahead of time on Go Fan.
Game time 4:00 PM
Illinois Wesleyan University
Shirk Center
302 E. Emerson
Bloomington, IL 61701
bankston@iwu.edu
309-556-3380
Hawk Nation, below are some reminders that we received from IWU in regards to tomorrow's Super Sectional.
* Please remind your families and fans that all tickets need to be purchased in advance via the Go Fan website, just like all other IHSA rounds.
* Lastly, we were asked by IHSA to host both a 1A Super-Sectional at 4 pm and then a 4A Super-Sectional at 6:30 pm, so we will need you administrative team's assistance with the following:
* Please make sure your fans are aware there is another game being played after your game. Any official team photograph on the field should be organized and executed as quickly as possible. Then there will be a designated gathering space in front of the hitting/pitching pavilion where fans and players can take individual photos with the trophy, etc.
* Please make sure your teams clear out of the dugout areas as quickly as possible so the other teams for the second game can move in.
* Please remind your families and fans that all tickets need to be purchased in advance via the Go Fan website, just like all other IHSA rounds.
* Lastly, we were asked by IHSA to host both a 1A Super-Sectional at 4 pm and then a 4A Super-Sectional at 6:30 pm, so we will need you administrative team's assistance with the following:
* Please make sure your fans are aware there is another game being played after your game. Any official team photograph on the field should be organized and executed as quickly as possible. Then there will be a designated gathering space in front of the hitting/pitching pavilion where fans and players can take individual photos with the trophy, etc.
* Please make sure your teams clear out of the dugout areas as quickly as possible so the other teams for the second game can move in.
Our girls brought home the Sectional Title tonight! This is the first-ever Sectional Championship in Meridian High School history.
It was a pitcher's duel with limited offense on both sides, but what got the job done was basic, simple, and beautiful softball.
Maddie Briggs showed great discipline at the plate, leading off the inning with a walk.
Charlotte Pritts laid down a perfect bunt, moving Maddie to second while reaching safely at first.
Morgan Knierim did what she does best and drove a hard-hit ball to left field to score Maddie from second.
Mix that offense with incredible pitching from Ashlee Schelling, including a gutsy, diving, headfirst catch on the first base foul line, and the Hawks came away with the victory.
The girls will play in the Super-Sectionals on Monday against Gardner @ 4:00 PM. The game will be played in Bloomington at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Stay tuned and go Hawks!!
It was a pitcher's duel with limited offense on both sides, but what got the job done was basic, simple, and beautiful softball.
Maddie Briggs showed great discipline at the plate, leading off the inning with a walk.
Charlotte Pritts laid down a perfect bunt, moving Maddie to second while reaching safely at first.
Morgan Knierim did what she does best and drove a hard-hit ball to left field to score Maddie from second.
Mix that offense with incredible pitching from Ashlee Schelling, including a gutsy, diving, headfirst catch on the first base foul line, and the Hawks came away with the victory.
The girls will play in the Super-Sectionals on Monday against Gardner @ 4:00 PM. The game will be played in Bloomington at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Stay tuned and go Hawks!!
Tonight, our softball team will travel to LeRoy to play LeRoy in the Sectional Championship.
Good luck girls and play hard!
See you there!!
Picture is courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
FANS:
Park in the south lot.
$9 cash admission @ gate or purchase digital tickets via GoFan ($8.35):
https://gofan.co/event/6634238?schoolId=IHSA
Good luck girls and play hard!
See you there!!
Picture is courtesy of Chad Mitchell Photography.
FANS:
Park in the south lot.
$9 cash admission @ gate or purchase digital tickets via GoFan ($8.35):
https://gofan.co/event/6634238?schoolId=IHSA
This afternoon the baseball team takes on Tuscola in Tuscola in the Regional Semifinal game.
Game time 4:00.
Good luck boys!!
Game time 4:00.
Good luck boys!!
Here is a flier from Mrs. Paula Ray.
What a great day for softball and a great day to advance to the Sectional Championship! The team got the job done in front of a very large Hawk Nation crowd.
Yesterday, our softball team defeated Heyworth in a back and forth nail-biter and will now play on Friday in LeRoy against LeRoy. Game time is set for 4:30.
Make plans!
Great job girls and keep it up!!
Yesterday, our softball team defeated Heyworth in a back and forth nail-biter and will now play on Friday in LeRoy against LeRoy. Game time is set for 4:30.
Make plans!
Great job girls and keep it up!!
The Softball team heads into a sectional semifinal game tonight in LeRoy against Heyworth.
Game time is 4:30.
Good luck girls!
Hawk Nation, let's bring a crowd!!
* Picture was taken by Chad Mitchell Photography.
Game time is 4:30.
Good luck girls!
Hawk Nation, let's bring a crowd!!
* Picture was taken by Chad Mitchell Photography.
Our baseball team won the Regional Quarterfinal game last night against Broadlands (Heritage) 10-0. Now we advance to play in the Reginal Semifinal game on Wednesday at Tuscola vs Tuscola. Game time is at 4:00.
Additionally Wyatt Martin threw a no hitter against last night's opponent. Great job Wyatt!
Keep it up boys!
Additionally Wyatt Martin threw a no hitter against last night's opponent. Great job Wyatt!
Keep it up boys!
Our softball team got it done and brought home the Regional Plaque.
Great job girls!!
Start making plans for Tuesday in LeRoy vs Heyworth for the Sectional Semifinals. Game time 4:30.
Great job girls!!
Start making plans for Tuesday in LeRoy vs Heyworth for the Sectional Semifinals. Game time 4:30.
Tonight, our HS Softball team will be taking on Tuscola in Tuscola at 4:30.
Good luck girls and bring home some hardware!
See you there Hawk Nation!!
Picture in compliments of, Chad Mitchell Photography.
Good luck girls and bring home some hardware!
See you there Hawk Nation!!
Picture in compliments of, Chad Mitchell Photography.
Instead of PJ Day — WEAR GREEN TOMORROW!!! Friday, May 22nd!
Graduates are coming!
Our Softball team got the big win last night vs Tri-County in the Regional Semifinals.
We will now play in Tuscola against Tuscola on Friday at 4:30 for the Regional Championship.
Go Hawks!
We will now play in Tuscola against Tuscola on Friday at 4:30 for the Regional Championship.
Go Hawks!
Recently we had our Meridian Athletics Golf Outing at the Moweaqua Golf Course.
This year we had great participation. There were 17 teams of 4 that competed. Thank you!
We raised over $4,000 for Meridian Athletics.
We would like to thank Moweaqua Golf Couse and Brad Burcham for allowing us to do this every year.
Additionally, we would like to mention and say thank you to the sponsors for this year's event. They are attached.
Thank you everyone!!
This year we had great participation. There were 17 teams of 4 that competed. Thank you!
We raised over $4,000 for Meridian Athletics.
We would like to thank Moweaqua Golf Couse and Brad Burcham for allowing us to do this every year.
Additionally, we would like to mention and say thank you to the sponsors for this year's event. They are attached.
Thank you everyone!!
The "Weekly Athletic Calendars" have come to an end for the year. They will be back next year to keep you updated on weekly events.
To round out the year, here are the roadmaps for our post-season games/matches for softball, soccer, and baseball. All of this information can be found on the IHSA website. Click on "Sports & Activities," find your sport and then click on "State Series & Results," then click on "Brackets" (new). This site will stay updated as we move through the week(s).
REGIONAL GAMES
First up is girls soccer, tomorrow at Williamsville @ 7:00 vs WL. We are in the Rochester Sectional.
Next is Girl's softball (already bumped to Wednesday due to rain) at Tuscola @ 4:30 vs Winner of Hume Shiloh vs Arcola. We are in the LeRoy Sectional.
The baseball team will play their first regional game on Memorial Day at Home @ 4:30 vs Broadlands. We are in the Altamont Sectional.
Disclaimer: With all the rain forecasted, please make an effort to double check your team's SportsYou app to ensure that game times have NOT been altered.
Enjoy the post-season everyone and good luck to our teams!!
Go Hawks!!
To round out the year, here are the roadmaps for our post-season games/matches for softball, soccer, and baseball. All of this information can be found on the IHSA website. Click on "Sports & Activities," find your sport and then click on "State Series & Results," then click on "Brackets" (new). This site will stay updated as we move through the week(s).
REGIONAL GAMES
First up is girls soccer, tomorrow at Williamsville @ 7:00 vs WL. We are in the Rochester Sectional.
Next is Girl's softball (already bumped to Wednesday due to rain) at Tuscola @ 4:30 vs Winner of Hume Shiloh vs Arcola. We are in the LeRoy Sectional.
The baseball team will play their first regional game on Memorial Day at Home @ 4:30 vs Broadlands. We are in the Altamont Sectional.
Disclaimer: With all the rain forecasted, please make an effort to double check your team's SportsYou app to ensure that game times have NOT been altered.
Enjoy the post-season everyone and good luck to our teams!!
Go Hawks!!
Recently, Meridian's very own Alayna Bickel made First Team All-Conference in the 100 meter hurdles.
Great job Alayna!
Great job Alayna!
You may have heard that our soccer team continues to break the total wins record for Meridian. One of those victories came on Senior Night when we defeated North Mac 6-1.
This year our soccer team has 2 seniors; Carly Fitzpatrick and Sophia Lehman.
Great job girls!
Finish strong!!
This year our soccer team has 2 seniors; Carly Fitzpatrick and Sophia Lehman.
Great job girls!
Finish strong!!
Last Thursday we honored our senior softball players in an "under the lights" game vs Nokomis where we won 10-0.
This year the softball team has four seniors; Katelyn Clapp, Julia Meisenhelter, Ashley Schelling, and Shelby Renfro.
Additionally, the girls were able to play at Millikin University vs MTZ on Friday evening where they came up just short losing 1-3.
In both games, Hawk Nation showed up big and were great supporters for these end-of-season events.
Finish the season strong, girls!
This year the softball team has four seniors; Katelyn Clapp, Julia Meisenhelter, Ashley Schelling, and Shelby Renfro.
Additionally, the girls were able to play at Millikin University vs MTZ on Friday evening where they came up just short losing 1-3.
In both games, Hawk Nation showed up big and were great supporters for these end-of-season events.
Finish the season strong, girls!
Last Thursday we honored our senior baseball players before we played Okaw Valley.
This year the baseball team has two seniors; Dan Enlow and Ted Jones.
They are both having a great year and finishing the season strong.
Keep it up boys!
This year the baseball team has two seniors; Dan Enlow and Ted Jones.
They are both having a great year and finishing the season strong.
Keep it up boys!
