Birk Joins Philadelphia in NPF Playoffs

It was a tale of two different ends to the 2008 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league season for former Illinois State softball pitchers Stacy Birk and Shannon Nicholson.

NPF Report #5: Birk Comes on Strong for Playoff-Bound Philadelphia

While the 2008 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league season got off to a rocky start for former Illinois State softball player Stacy Birk, the last one-third of the campaign has been stellar for the right-hander from Huntington Beach, Calif. Birk...

Nicholson NPF Blog #11: A Long Road Trip and Playoff Jitters

Former Redbird softball player Shannon Nicholson will provide a weekly blog for GoRedbirds.com detailing her life as a professional athlete in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league.

Nicholson NPF Blog #10: A Busy Two Weeks Lie Ahead...

Former Redbird softball player Shannon Nicholson will provide a weekly blog for GoRedbirds.com detailing her life as a professional athlete in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league.

NPF Report #4: Birk, Nicholson Take Over Reliever Roles

Former Redbird softball players Stacy Birk and Shannon Nicholson are both playing in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league this summer. GoRedbirds.com takes a look at how their respective seasons are going so far.

Softball Announces Fall Tourney Schedule

Two-and-a-half months removed from its spring season, the Illinois State softball team released its fall tournament schedule Wednesday. The campaign, which does not count toward the team's overall spring record, comprises a total of eight games...