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Marian High School standouts Maddia Groff and Rylinn Groff’s college team won in NCAA Division I game on Saturday, February 24

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By Carbondale Reporter

On Saturday, February 24, former Marian High School standouts Maddia Groff and Rylinn Groff’s current college team, the Southern Illinois Salukis, won 2-0 in their NCAA Division I game against the Purdue Boilermakers.

The game took place in Conway, Arkansas. This was their first matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers this season.

The Salukis’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, February 25 at 12:35 p.m. in Conway, Arkansas against Purdue Boilermakers.

Name: Maddia Groff

Position: Pitcher

Hometown: Omaha

Height: 5′4″

Name: Rylinn Groff

Position: Catcher

Hometown: Omaha

Height: 5′5″

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