Carlinville softball sets new school record in wins

On May 14, the Carlinville High School softball team defeated Pleasant Plains, 9-4, in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 2A Pleasant Plains regional. The Cavaliers set a new school record in wins, reaching 20 victories. After losing 11-1 against top-seeded Auburn earlier in the year, Carlinville rematched the Trojans and took them to the wire in the regional championship game May 17. The Cavaliers’ season ended with a tough 1-0 loss in eight frames. Carlinville’s final record was 20-8. The Cavaliers look to come back even better next year, with all but two seniors returning for 2025. Photo courtesy of the Carlinville Cavies Softball Facebook page.

On May 14, the Carlinville High School softball team defeated Pleasant Plains, 9-4, in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 2A Pleasant Plains regional. The Cavaliers set a new school record in wins, reaching 20 victories. After losing 11-1 against top-seeded Auburn earlier in the year, Carlinville rematched the Trojans and took them to the wire in the regional championship game May 17. The Cavaliers’ season ended with a tough 1-0 loss in eight frames. Carlinville’s final record was 20-8. The Cavaliers look to come back even better next year, with all but two seniors returning for 2025. Photo courtesy of the Carlinville Cavies Softball Facebook page.