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After a three‑year stint in the St. Louis Cardinals system ended with release, former LSU standout Brayden Jobert has reinvented his approach to baseball with the Tri‑City ValleyCats, focusing on enjoyment and leveraging connections that include Will Clark and coach Barry Butera.
Denise Jilka, a longtime University of Tennessee staffer, steps into a new leadership role as executive director of basketball operations, bringing 12 years of experience in athletics and student‑athlete support.
The Evansville Thunderbolts secured their second consecutive President’s Cup, defeating the Peoria Rivermen in a hard‑fought series that highlighted a historic run for the franchise.