MacMurray College Athletics

Routh Receives Academic Honors From NFF

5/6/2013 11:06:12 AM CST

MacMurray College football player, Dan Routh has been recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for his academic achievements.

Routh is a graduating senior this year majoring in biology. He is the son of Ronald And Anita Routh of Edlestein, IL.

Routh joins the NFF Hampshire Honor Society for maintaining a cumulative 3.2 GPA during his college career as a student-athlete at MacMurray. The society is composed of football players from all divisions and currently recognizes its 7^th year as 703 players from 259 schools were honored.

“Dan is the epitome of what every coach would want in his program -- hard working, detailed oriented and cares about his teammates,” said head football coach Chris Douglas. “These characteristics are why Dan is successful on the field and in the class.”

In order to be a member of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, a student-athlete must be a starter or substitute in one’s last year of eligibility, maintain a 3.2 cumulative average throughout one’s college career, and meet all NCAA-mandated progress toward graduation requirements.

Men's Golf Closes Season with Win

5/1/2013 3:07:45 PM CST

The men's golf team finished up its successful 2013 season with a tournament win over Illinois College on Sunday, April 28th. The team shot its low round of the year with a 307 to beat Illinois College by 9 shots. This improved the mens' golf team to a record of 24-37 overall.

MacMurray softball celebrates end of season

4/30/2013 2:36:14 PM CST

The MacMurray College softball team celebrated its season with an end of the year dinner on Sunday, April 28. During the dinner, Head Coach Samantha Burmeister presented awards to the following 2012-2013 Highlanders:

Most Improved- Shelby Woodward, of Keyesport, IL, a junior double majoring in Art and Psychology.

Offensive Player of the Year- Taylor Fritz, of Godfrey, IL, a sophomore DHHE major.

Defensive Player of the Year- Breanna Walton, of Edinburg, IL, a junior biology major.

Pitcher of the Year- Jana Wright, of Fairfield, IL, a junior majoring in accounting.

Coach’s Award- Shayla Boen, of Potomac, IL, a sophomore nursing major.

Rolf Earns SLIAC Player of the Week

4/23/2013 1:35:48 AM CST

Highlander Jeremy Rolf, a junior from New Palestine, Indiana, has received SLIAC Golfer of the Week honors for the week of April 15-21.

Rolf came in first place out of 39 golfers at the MacMurray College Invitational tournament on April 6^th, shooting a seven-over par 79. He continued his success at the McNaughton Classic at the Jacksonville Country Club where he shot a 72 and came in third out of 61 golfers. As a team, MacMurray finished in six place at the McNaughton Classic out of 12 teams.

“Rolf is a dedicated and hardworking golfer who has had a great week and we can expect great things from him in the future”, said head golf coach Derek James.

Highlander Men's Golf Places 6th in Tournament

4/17/2013 12:55:33 PM CST

The Highlander Golf team took 6th place at the John McNaughton Tournament at Jacksonville Country Club. The team shot 313 and was the best score the Highlanders have posted in 13 years. Jeremy Rolf continued his success after a 1st place finish at the Mac Invite with a tie for 2nd at the McNaughton. He posted a even par round which put him 2 shots off the lead. Cory Cooper and Logan Woolridge both posted an 80 to tie for 23rd. Tarryn Link shot 81 to place tied for 30th. Ryne Foster shot 85 to place 42nd.

Football players �Play 60� with local school students

4/15/2013 11:10:05 AM CST

A group of MacMurray College football players walked across the street with their jerseys on and some practice equipment. What happened for the next 3 hours was a football program giving back to a community that has given them so much.

Mac football players took part in a play 60 type event at Our Savior School in Jacksonville, Illinois, where they spent time with 4 different classes teaching them football drills and skills. The classes were 7thgraders, 5thgraders, 1st graders, and finally the kindergarten class. It was a great experience for the football players to give back and have fun with the kids. The kids definitely enjoyed their time, especially getting to tackle the tackling dummy. Smiles were everywhere, and the football program looks forward to doing it again next year.

This “Give Back to the Community Event” is one of the many that are led by the players. The team has also spent time at a nursing home, held a free youth camp, and also helped with sandbagging and flood prevention efforts in Meridosia, Illinois.

Kindergarten

First grade

Fifth grade

Seventh grade

Softball and Baseball Games Postponed

4/10/2013 12:00:48 PM CST

Today's Baseball and Softball Games have been postponed.
Baseball will now play Illinois State on 4/24 at 3:00pm
Softball will play Fontbonne on 4/14 at 1:00 and 3:00pm

Softball and Baseball Games Postponed

4/10/2013 12:00:03 PM CST

Today's Baseball and Softball Games have been postponed.
Baseball will now play Illinois State on 4/24 at 3:00pm
Softball will play Fontbonne on 4/14 at 1:00 and 3:00pm

Baseball and Softball Games Postponed Due to Weather

3/24/2013 4:56:24 PM CST

MacMurray baseball and softball games are postponed due to weather.

Monday, 3/25/2013 Games:

MacMurray Baseball at Webster University- POSTPONED

MacMurray Softball Home vs. Robert Morris-Springfield- POSTPONED

For schedule updates, visit www.mac.edu/athletics

Highlanders Drop Two Against Webster University

3/23/2013 4:45:36 PM CST

On Saturday, March 23^rd, the Highlanders dropped two games in their doubleheader to Webster University 10-0, and 7-2.

Junior Anthony Willeford received the pitching nod for the Highlanders in game one, facing a tough offensive Webster lineup. Willeford pitched three innings, giving up six earned runs. Highlander pitchers Conner Kurrle, Taylor Rodgers, and Kyler Smith struggled to put a stop to Webster’s offense as they posted a 10 run mark on the scoreboard.

Mac could not string any offense together as they were shutout by Webster pitchers Steven Dooley and Jason Gray. Mac tallied just four hits in the contest. Freshman Brock Hill produced offensively with two hits in the game. Freshmen Moises Soto and Jerry Scott recorded a hit apiece for the Highlanders.

Mac attempted to produce some offense early in the second game. The Highlanders got on the board in the first inning to tie Webster 1-1 after Moises Soto singled in Jordan Phillips for Mac’s first RBI in the contest.

Webster put together an explosive second inning scoring seven runs in the second inning. Highlander pitcher Brad Passini allowed just three earned runs in the inning with the rest of the runs attributed to Highlander errors.

Mac added another run in the bottom of the second inning but that would be the end of their offensive run. Webster made their seven runs stand up as they defeated the Highlanders in game two of their doubleheader.

The Highlanders outhit the Gorloks despite the score. Freshman designated hitter A. J. Webb tallied three hits in the game. Seniors Jordan Phillips and Jared Dooley each contributed with two hits apiece.

MacMurray looks to bounce back in the win column this week. Unfortunately all games may be postponed due to rising accumulations of snow over the weekend. Be sure to visit www.mac.edu/athletics for schedule updates.