Which ex-high school standouts from Jackson Purchase area will play on Sunday, March 8?

Five Murray State softball players have been named to the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Team for their achievements on the field and in academics. Honorees met strict criteria for performance and grade point averages.

These former Jackson Purchase area high school athletes will take part in events on Tuesday, May 5.

Murray State Baseball lost its series finale against Purdue after defensive struggles led to defeat. Kingsley Guthrie homered for Murray State but Purdue secured victory with strong offense late in the game.