On Saturday, February 24, former Gillespie High School standout Sydney Bires’ college team won in an NCAA Division II game

McKendree Bearcats Coach Heather Tarter (2024) | McKendree Bearcats

By Metro East Sun

Feb 24, 2024

On Saturday, February 24, former Gillespie High School standout Sydney Bires’ current college team, the McKendree Bearcats, won 8-2 in their NCAA Division II game against the Lincoln Blue Tigers.

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana. This was their first matchup against the Lincoln Blue Tigers this season.

The Bearcats’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 24 at 3 p.m. in Evansville, Indiana against Northwood Timberwolves.

Name: Sydney Bires

Position: Pitcher

Hometown: Carlinville

Height: 6′0″

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