North America, Peoria and Central Illinois, Commercial and Sports Photographer
The Illinois Central College Lady Cougars (28-23) swept a doubleheader with Heartland Community College (43-10), behind a two-run homer by first baseman Samantha Caldwell capping off a four run first inning for a 4-2 Game 1 victory. ICC received strong pitching from two freshman, Cori Maloney (starter) and McKensie Vissering shut down the Hawks. The Cougars took the nightcap 4-3 in eight innings. Amber Bottens had an RBI and picked up the win in relief of Dani Williams in Game 2.
-Bob
Quincy University senior guard Josh Edmonds made the most of his homecoming as the former Peoria Notre Dame star hit all four of his 3-point attempts and shared team-high scoring honors with 19 points, leading the NCAA Division II Hawks to an 86-80 men’s basketball exhibition victory versus the Bradley Braves at Renaissance Coliseum.
-Bob
The Illinois Central College Men’s Soccer team traveled to Bloomington, IL Sunday afternoon. The Cougars led by head coach Oz Bakirdan scored early in the first half and added another goal in 2nd period and shut down Heartland Community College 2-0 in a hard fought contest at Corn Crib Stadium.
