Bradley-Bourbonnais, Wilmington Claim Softball Wins

Local high school teams shine in out-of-state tournaments

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:06am

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The Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers and Wilmington Wildcats softball teams both secured victories in out-of-state tournaments on Friday. Bradley-Bourbonnais completed a sweep at the Southern Warrior Classic in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, while Wilmington unloaded offensively in their matchup.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially in smaller communities, are a source of pride and community engagement. These wins for local programs on the road demonstrate the strength of the regional athletic talent and the dedication of the players and coaches.

The details

The Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers (7-1) defeated Baylor High School (Tennessee) 7-4 in a 5-inning game to finish off their perfect run at the Southern Warrior Classic tournament. Leila Middlebrook hit a 2-run home run and drew two walks, while Lydia Hammond went 2-for-3 at the plate. Meanwhile, the Wilmington Wildcats unleashed their offense in an undisclosed matchup, though details on the final score and individual stats were not provided.

  • The Bradley-Bourbonnais game took place on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The Wilmington game also occurred on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Leila Middlebrook

A player for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers who hit a 2-run home run and drew two walks in the team's victory.

Lydia Hammond

A player for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Boilermakers who went 2-for-3 at the plate in the team's win.

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The takeaway

These wins for the Bradley-Bourbonnais and Wilmington high school softball teams demonstrate the strength of regional athletic talent and the dedication of players and coaches in smaller communities. High school sports are a source of pride and community engagement, and these victories on the road highlight the competitive spirit of these local programs.