Former Carterville High School standout Kennedy Rushing played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

Kennedy Rushing

By Carbondale Reporter

May 17, 2025

On Friday, May 16, former Carterville High School standout Kennedy Rushing’s current collegiate team the Washington Bears won 4-2 against the Lake Forest Foresters in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at WashU Softball Field at 11 a.m. and was the first matchup against the Lake Forest Foresters in the tournament.

The Washington Bears’ next game will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. at WashU Softball Field.

Kennedy Rushing

Catcher and utility player

Freshman

5′4″

Hometown: Carbondale

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