Redemption on minds of Blues and Canucks backstops
Blues and Canucks formers catchers carry renewed focus as 50 junior college players headline the jo tour and prep action alongside. The season mixes JUCO talent with high school standouts, aiming for breakout performances and roster spots.
SIU softball hosting MVC showdown with Evansville Friday slate
SIU softball hosts Evansville at 4 p.m. in a Missouri Valley Conference duel at Charlotte West Stadium. Meanwhile, Wabash Valley visits John A. Logan and Goreville plays Carbondale in prep softball as schedule tightens across the region.
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Rend Lake College signs Nashville standout York to LOI
Nashville basketball and volleyball star April York signed a letter of intent to play for Rend Lake College on Tuesday. The 6-foot senior center helped the Hornettes to a 2002 fourth place finish, averages 13 points and 5.3 rebounds this season, and earned IBCA third team honors in 2003 along with Nashville’s most improved player. York earned All-SIRR Mississippi and was her team's MVP the last two years.
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Masters opens with protests as Woods eyes golf history
Augusta, August Davis Augusts Masters week begins amid a clash of tradition and protest. Tiger Woods remains the favorite while more than 60 members defend Augusta National's all male policy. Nearby, Martha Burk leads a demonstration on a 5.1 acre lot as local officials permit protests.
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Masters at Augusta Begins Amid Woods Three-Peat Bid
The 67th Masters tees at 7,290 yards par 72 Augusta National with defending champ Tiger Woods bidding to become the first to win three straight. Showers are forecast. notable tee times include Woods at 9:44 a.m. with Barnes and Cabrera, and Els, Furyk, Garcia at 12:18 p.m. USA Network covers live and replay windows.
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SIU women’s tennis rebuild under Judy Auld after bad 2002
Southern Illinois University women’s tennis under coach Judy Auld rebuilds after a disastrous 2002 season described as a slow death. Five freshmen and a junior college transfer join returning players while injuries and a late recruit pullout force forfeits and a non-appearance at the MVC tournament.
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Herrin Tigers blank Marion in non-conference softball win
Lecy Mendoza and Crystal Tubbs combined for a three hit shutout as Herrin edged Marion 1-0. Mendoza scored the game's only run after a two out fifth inning double by Devon McGuire. McGuire drove in the run as part of Herrin's early offense while Marion could not muster a rally.
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Harre Leads Saluki Softball Toward Big Spring Bloom
Saluki pitcher Harre, a Nashville native and sophomore, has won MVC Pitcher of the Week honors three times this season and helped SIU to a 24 6 start. Coach Blaylock praises her growth since Bradley series, notes plans to refine one new pitch yearly while aiming for All American status. Harre emphasizes team success over personal awards and plays with strong inside location as her wrinkle.
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