On Friday, February 23, former Gillespie High School standout Sydney Bires’ college team lost in an NCAA Division II game

McKendree Bearcats Coach Heather Tarter (2024) | McKendree Bearcats

By Metro East Sun

Feb 23, 2024

On Friday, February 23, former Gillespie High School standout Sydney Bires’ current college team, the McKendree Bearcats, lost 6-5 in their NCAA Division II game against the Ashland Eagles.

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana. This was their second matchup against the Ashland Eagles this season.

The Bearcats’ next game is scheduled for Friday, February 23 at 5:15 p.m. in Evansville, Indiana against Trevecca Nazarene Trojans.

Name: Sydney Bires

Position: Pitcher

Hometown: Carlinville

Height: 6′0″

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