Courtney Spitz takes you inside a season that’s anything but easy. Facing a relentless slate against bigger schools while adjusting to new district classifications, the Springfield Catholic Irish are being tested early and often. Spitz breaks down the realities of competing as a private school in Missouri, from the misunderstood “multiplier” system to the constant noise around recruiting. It highlights a program choosing to lean into the grind, treating every matchup as fuel for a deeper postseason run.

Beyond the scoreboard, the Irish identity comes into focus. Built on faith, academics, and full student-athlete development, the program is creating real pathways to the next level while thinking long-term at home. Spitz shares the vision for a future turf field to elevate both baseball and softball, while also delivering a lighter moment with a spot-on impression of former coach Mark Stratton. It’s a look at a program balancing pressure, purpose, and personality, all while building toward something bigger.

Courtney Spitz takes you inside a season that&rsquo;s anything but easy. Facing a relentless slate against bigger schools while adjusting to new district classifications, the Springfield Catholic Irish are being tested early and often. Spitz breaks down the realities of competing as a private school in Missouri, from the misunderstood &ldquo;multiplier&rdquo; system to the constant noise around recruiting. It highlights a program choosing to lean into the grind, treating every matchup as fuel for a deeper postseason run.
Beyond the scoreboard, the Irish identity comes into focus. Built on faith, academics, and full student-athlete development, the program is creating real pathways to the next level while thinking long-term at home. Spitz shares the vision for a future turf field to elevate both baseball and softball, while also delivering a lighter moment with a spot-on impression of former coach Mark Stratton. It&rsquo;s a look at a program balancing pressure, purpose, and personality, all while building toward something bigger.

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.