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Logan Whittington

Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter

Logan Whittington is a freshman at NIU majoring in sport management. He assists with the Star’s baseball and softball coverage. Logan is a big Chicago sports fan, specifically a Cubs and Blackhawks fan. You can usually find him in the gym or on X.

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NIU baseball then-freshman pitcher Ty Brachbill (7) tosses the ball to then-senior first baseman Mason Kelley (25) to record an out at first against Ball State University on April 23. Brachbill recorded 7 strikeouts in an 8-4 win against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Friday, after a 5-4 victory in the first game of the doubleheader. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)

Baseball picks up back-to-back wins in doubleheader against Southern Illinois Edwardsville

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2025
A graphic pictures Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (right) and Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable side-by-side. Sports Reporter Logan Whittington predicted how the White Sox and Cubs will finish following the 2025 season. (Edison Miller | Northern Star)

WHITTINGTON: Can the Cubs contend while the White Sox rebuild?

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2025
NIU head softball coach Kathryn Gleason directs NIU senior outfielder Jenna Turner while at third base during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies split a doubleheader on Sunday, winning a 3-0 game against the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and falling to Saint Louis University by a score of 6-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Huskies overcome Phoenix, fall to Billikens in doubleheader

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2025
NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason talks to a Huskie softball player during an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies defeated the University of Central Arkansas 4-0 before falling 4-1 against the University of Louisiana on the first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball splits doubleheader in first day of the Ragin’ Cajuns Tournament

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2025
NIU softball head coach Kathryn Gleason consults senior mid infielder/outfielder Jenna Turner, serving as the third base coach in an exhibition game in the fall. The Huskies continued to compete in the Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday, falling to Sam Houston State University by a score of 1-0. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball falls short to Sam Houston in narrow shutout loss

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2025
NIU softball then-sophomore pitcher Lily Cassell winds up before pitching at Mary M. Bell Field last spring. The Huskies earned their first win of the season Friday against the University of Montana Grizzlies before falling to Wichita State University in a doubleheader. (Photo courtesy of NIU Athletics)

Softball earns first win in second day of Grand Canyon Tournament

By Logan Whittington, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2025
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