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09/07/2026

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09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Fall League. Birchwood Park. Wednesday or Thursday evenings. 6 weeks.

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09/05/2026

Honoring the MJHS 8th graders tonight for their last regular season home game.

It was a thriller! Walk Off Win!
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Walk-Off Seals The Deal In Morton Junior Potters 2026 Victory Over Peoria Christian Softball 2026

By GameChanger Media

It came down to the wire on Friday at Birchwood Park, as Morton Junior Potters 2026 grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 4-3, over Peoria Christian Softball 2026. Morton Junior Potters 2026 were down 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Brylie Buescher hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs.

Buescher struck out 11 batters on the day. The starter also gave up five hits and three runs over seven innings while walking three.

Peoria Christian Softball 2026 got on the board in the top of the third inning after Carson H doubled to left field, and Isla R grounded out, each scoring one run.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 made the score 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh after Alana Campbell singled, scoring one run, and Buescher hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs.

H took the loss for Peoria Christian Softball 2026. The starting pitcher went six and one-third innings, surrendering four runs on six hits, striking out 14 and walking four.

Buescher drove the middle of the lineup, leading Morton Junior Potters 2026 with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Buescher and Aubrey Comer each collected two hits for Morton Junior Potters 2026.

Kay F led Peoria Christian Softball 2026 with two hits in three at bats. Kenadie B stole three bases. Peoria Christian Softball 2026 stole seven bases in the game.

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08/29/2026

Brylie Buescher With 4 Hits As Morton Junior Potters 2026 Beat Parkside Pythons Varsity

By GameChanger Media

Brylie Buescher collected four hits in four at bats, as Morton Junior Potters 2026 defeated Parkside Pythons Varsity 8-3 on Saturday at Birchwood Park. Buescher doubled in the first inning, doubled in the third inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Buescher doubled to center field, and Eden Melaga singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Parkside Pythons Varsity made the score 3-2 in the top of the third after Nora F drew a walk, scoring one run, and Emmy H doubled, scoring two runs.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring six runs on three hits to take the lead, 8-3. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.

Buescher earned the win for Morton Junior Potters 2026. The pitcher gave up six hits and three runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking four. Delaney B took the loss for Parkside Pythons Varsity. The starter went three and one-third innings, giving up eight runs (five earned) on eight hits, striking out one and walking one.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 accumulated 10 hits in the game. Addie Huston collected two hits for Morton Junior Potters 2026 in four at bats. Morton Junior Potters 2026 turned one double play in the game.

H drove the middle of the lineup, leading Parkside Pythons Varsity with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Falynn M, Oakley K, Paige W, H, Ava C, and Tynley B each collected one hit for Parkside Pythons Varsity.

Game 2

Morton Junior Potters 2026 Beat Parkside Pythons JV

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Morton Junior Potters 2026 were triumphant over Parkside Pythons JV 6-4 on Saturday.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Elaina Hansard grounded into a fielder's choice, Kelsey Berlett grounded into a fielder's choice, and Addy Miller singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

A walk by Berlett extended the Morton Junior Potters 2026 lead to 5-2 in the bottom of the third inning.

Lucy Marotta earned the win for Morton Junior Potters 2026. The hurler surrendered two hits and two runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking none. Alyssa O took the loss for Parkside Pythons JV. The pitcher went three innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on three hits, striking out five and walking six. Chloe Parkinson appeared in relief for Morton Junior Potters 2026.

Abby Everett, Miller, and Lauren Bassett each collected one hit for Morton Junior Potters 2026. Hansard, Berlett, Miller, and Bassett each drove in one run for Morton Junior Potters 2026. Morton Junior Potters 2026 worked the count all day, collecting six walks. Morton Junior Potters 2026 were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Everett made the most plays with seven.

Layla W and O were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Parkside Pythons JV while hitting back-to-back. O and Quinn D each drove in one run for Parkside Pythons JV. Emily C stole two bases. Parkside Pythons JV ran wild on the base paths, amassing seven stolen bases for the game.

Next up for Morton Junior Potters 2026 is a game at Jr Dragons ‘26 on Tuesday.

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08/27/2026

Powerful Pitching Performance From Brylie Buescher Carries Morton Junior Potters 2026 Past Illini Bluffs Tigers MS

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Brylie Buescher was dominant in the circle, as the starting pitcher rang up 12 strikeouts in Morton Junior Potters 2026's 6-3 victory over Illini Bluffs Tigers MS on Thursday at Illini Bluffs High School. Buescher surrendered four hits and three runs over seven innings while walking two.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 got on the board in the top of the first inning after Buescher doubled to left field, and Eden Melaga singled to left field, each scoring one run.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 added one run in the second. Aubrey Comer singled to center field, making the score 3-0.

Kyleigh H took the loss for Illini Bluffs Tigers MS. The starting pitcher went seven innings, giving up six runs (five earned) on 12 hits, striking out one and walking one.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 amassed 12 hits in the game. Buescher drove the middle of the lineup, leading Morton Junior Potters 2026 with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Lucy Marotta and Comer each collected three hits for Morton Junior Potters 2026.

Kinley D led Illini Bluffs Tigers MS with two hits in three at bats from the leadoff position. Cambria B led the team with one run batted in. D stole two bases.

Game 2

Morton Junior Potters 2026 Impressive In Win Against Illini Bluffs Tigers MS

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Morton Junior Potters 2026 easily dispatched Illini Bluffs Tigers MS on Thursday at Illini Bluffs High School, 11-1.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Morton Junior Potters 2026 first got on the board when Violet Keener singled, scoring one run.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Illini Bluffs Tigers MS committed an error, Keener grounded into a fielder's choice, and Elaina Hansard walked, each scoring one run.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 scored five runs on zero hits in the top of the third inning. Lauren Bassett drew a walk, scoring one run, Lucy S induced Abby Everett to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Keener drew a walk, scoring one run, and S induced Kelsey Berlett to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored.

Lucy Marotta earned the win for Morton Junior Potters 2026. The starter gave up two hits and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking none. S took the loss for Illini Bluffs Tigers MS. The hurler went two and one-third innings, giving up 11 runs (eight earned) on five hits, striking out four and walking eight.

Chloe Parkinson, Everett, Berlett, Keener, and Bassett each collected one hit for Morton Junior Potters 2026. Berlett went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with four runs batted in. Morton Junior Potters 2026 had patience at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game. Hansard and Reagan Gilmore led the team with two walks each. Morton Junior Potters 2026 turned one double play in the game.

PlayerE and PlayerC each collected one hit for Illini Bluffs Tigers MS.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 play at home on Saturday against Parkside Pythons Varsity in their next game.

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08/26/2026

Morton Junior Potters 2026 Defeat Bloomington Evans- A Team Behind Strong Performance From Brylie Buescher

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Brylie Buescher struck out 10 batters as the pitcher led Morton Junior Potters 2026 past Bloomington Evans- A Team 9-0 on Tuesday at Evans Junior High School. Buescher surrendered three hits and zero runs over seven innings while walking none.

Lucy Marotta collected three hits in four at bats in the win. Marotta singled in the third inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 got on the board in the first inning after Addie Huston singled, scoring one run.

A triple by Aubrey Comer extended the Morton Junior Potters 2026 lead to 3-0 in the top of the second inning.

A double by Elsie Rabe, and a single by Marotta helped Morton Junior Potters 2026 extend their early lead in the third.

Cameron P took the loss for Bloomington Evans- A Team. The starter went two innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on five hits, striking out one and walking three.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 collected 14 hits in the game. Marotta, Comer, and Huston each collected three hits for Morton Junior Potters 2026. Comer, Huston, and Rabe each drove in two runs for Morton Junior Potters 2026. Mia Camp collected two hits for Morton Junior Potters 2026 in four at bats. Morton Junior Potters 2026 were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Huston made the most plays with 11.

Emerson B led Bloomington Evans- A Team with two hits in three at bats.

Offense Hard To Come By In Morton Junior Potters 2026 Defeat To Bloomington Evans- B Team

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Both teams were strong in the circle on Tuesday, but Bloomington Evans- B Team were just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-0 victory over Morton Junior Potters 2026. Lucy Marotta started the game for Morton Junior Potters 2026 and recorded six outs.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 lost despite out-hitting Bloomington Evans- B Team one to zero. Abby Everett led Morton Junior Potters 2026 with one hit.

A walk by Maya B put Bloomington Evans- B Team on the board in the bottom of the first.

Bloomington Evans- B Team added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Kinley G walked, and Kennedy P grounded out, each scoring one run.

Marotta led things off in the circle for Morton Junior Potters 2026. The starting pitcher allowed zero hits and one run (zero earned) over two innings, striking out five and walking three. Harper H led things off in the circle for Bloomington Evans- B Team. The hurler surrendered zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking two.

B led the team with one run batted in. G led Bloomington Evans- B Team with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Bloomington Evans- B Team were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. P made the most plays with two.

Next up for Morton Junior Potters 2026 is a game at Illini Bluffs Tigers MS on Thursday.

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08/24/2026

Brylie Buescher With The No-No In Morton Junior Potters 2026 Win Against 🐈‍⬛ Dunlap Middle Panthers 🐈‍⬛ - Varsity

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Brylie Buescher was brilliant in the circle on Monday at Dunlap High School, as Buescher threw a no-hitter to lead Morton Junior Potters 2026 past 🐈‍⬛ Dunlap Middle Panthers 🐈‍⬛ - Varsity 1-0.

Both teams were strong in the circle. Morton Junior Potters 2026 pitchers struck out 10, while 🐈‍⬛ Dunlap Middle Panthers 🐈‍⬛ - Varsity sat down five.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 were the first to get on the board in the fifth when Alana Campbell hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Paige Morris took the loss for 🐈‍⬛ Dunlap Middle Panthers 🐈‍⬛ - Varsity. The starter went six innings, surrendering one run on eight hits, striking out four and walking one.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 piled up eight hits in the game. Campbell and Aubrey Comer were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Morton Junior Potters 2026 while hitting back-to-back. Campbell led Morton Junior Potters 2026 with one run batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day.

🐈‍⬛ Dunlap Middle Panthers 🐈‍⬛ - Varsity turned one double play in the game.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 Lose Despite Out Hitting TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM

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Morton Junior Potters 2026 fell 4-1 to TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM on Monday at Dunlap High School despite out-hitting them three to two. Abby Everett, Bryer Melaga, and Lauren Bassett each collected one hit for Morton Junior Potters 2026.

TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM were the first to get on the board in the first when a passed ball scored two runs.

TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Morton Junior Potters 2026 committed an error, and #5 singled to center field, each scoring one run.

#12 earned the win for TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM. The pitcher allowed one hit and one run over one inning, striking out three and walking one. Chloe Parkinson took the loss for Morton Junior Potters 2026. The starting pitcher went three innings, allowing four runs (zero earned) on two hits, striking out eight and walking five.

Everett went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.

#5 went 1-for-1 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. #5 and #6 each collected one hit for TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM. TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM worked the count all day, accumulating five walks. TBD- 08/24/26, 5:00 PM turned one double play in the game.

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08/22/2026

Third-Inning Spurt Lead Morton Junior Potters 2026 Past Tremont Turks MS

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Morton Junior Potters 2026 scored seven runs in the third inning, which helped them defeat Tremont Turks MS 10-1 on Saturday at Tremont Middle School. Eliza B induced Brylie Buescher to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Eden Melaga tripled, scoring two runs, a wild pitch scored two runs, an error scored one run, and Aubrey Comer singled, scoring one run.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 got on the board in the top of the first inning after Buescher doubled down the left field line, and Melaga hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

Buescher earned the win for Morton Junior Potters 2026. The starter allowed two hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out five and walking one. B took the loss for Tremont Turks MS. The hurler went two and two-thirds innings, allowing nine runs (five earned) on five hits, striking out four and walking two. Alana Campbell appeared in relief for Morton Junior Potters 2026.

Melaga drove the middle of the lineup, leading Morton Junior Potters 2026 with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Comer and Melaga each collected two hits for Morton Junior Potters 2026. Comer stole three bases.

Leadoff hitter Zoey W led Tremont Turks MS with two hits in three at bats.

Game 2

Abby Everett Puts On Strong Contact Performance As Morton Junior Potters 2026 Take The Win Over Tremont Turks MS

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Abby Everett collected three hits in three at bats, as Morton Junior Potters 2026 defeated Tremont Turks MS 12-1 on Saturday. Everett hit an inside the park home run in the fourth inning, tripled in the third inning, and singled in the first inning.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 got on the board in the top of the first inning after Violet Keener singled down the right field line, Mia Camp singled down the right field line, and Tremont Turks MS dropped a third strike, each scoring one run.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 added two runs in the third. Everett tripled to center field, making the score 5-1.

Morton Junior Potters 2026 added four more runs in the top of the fourth inning on one hit. A wild pitch scored two runs, and Everett hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs.

Lucy Marotta earned the win for Morton Junior Potters 2026. The hurler gave up two hits and one run over four innings, striking out five and walking one. Zoey W took the loss for Tremont Turks MS. The starting pitcher went three and two-thirds innings, giving up 12 runs (three earned) on five hits, striking out nine and walking six. Chloe Parkinson pitched one inning of shutout ball for Morton Junior Potters 2026 in relief. The hurler gave up zero hits, striking out three and walking none.

Elaina Hansard led Morton Junior Potters 2026 with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Morton Junior Potters 2026 ran wild on the base paths, accumulating six stolen bases for the game. Morton Junior Potters 2026 turned one double play in the game.

W and #24 each collected one hit for Tremont Turks MS. W went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.

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