Susie Baranski, Greenbriar Graduate / Marian Catholic Student Signs to Attend SIU

Susie Baranski, a 2012 graduate of School District 170’s Greenbriar School and currently a senior at Marian Catholic High School has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on an athletic scholarship at NCAA Division 1 Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Baranski was a team leader for the Beverly Bandits, one of the best club programs in the nation. She led the team in batting average for three-straight years, while the club earned seven top-10 finishes at national tournaments. Baranski hit better than .430 every year with the Bandits, including a .520 mark with 12 doubles and 35 RBIs in 2015.

At Marian Catholic, Baranski is a two-time All-State, three-time All-Area selection, and is the school’s single-season record holder for hits, doubles and runs scored.

SIU Softball Coach Blaylock was quick to praise Baranski and earmark her status on the Salukis’ squad.

“Susie is one of the best pure hitters that we have recruited to SIU,” Blaylock said. “I saw her play as a freshman in high school and knew that we needed her on our team. She has played at the highest level of summer ball and has done very well. Susie will be very prepared to step in and contribute immediately at SIU.”