Saluki women’s tennis bounce back under new coach
SIU’s Auld trains through injuries as freshmen lead a revamped lineup. Maria Blanco undefeated in four Valley No 2 singles matches with Jessica Knitter named MVC Player of the Week. Alejandra Blanco rises to No 1, while Trapani and Stark recover, four home matches left before the MVC tournament aiming for top four.
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Borowiak, SEMO rally past SIU 4-3 at Capaha Field
Nashville native Zach Borowiak delivered a two out RBIdouble in the seventh to tie the game and a fielding error by Saluki right fielder Sal Frisella allowed the go ahead run as SEMO defeated Southern Illinois 4-3 in Cape Girardeau. SEMO extended its success against SIU to seven of eight meetings and tied a school record with 13 straight wins. SIU built a 3-0 lead on Toby Barnett’s 17 game hitting streak and a homer, but SEMO countered with Borowiak’s sixth inning double and a late seventh inning rally capped by Frisella’s error and Stuckey Hopkins runners. Deitering took the loss, Klein the win, Alvarez the save.
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ISU to hire Moser as next men's coach
Illinois State plans to hire Porter Moser of Arkansas Little Rock as its new men's basketball coach to replace Tom Richardson. Moser led UALR to three consecutive 18 win seasons after inheriting a program that had five wins the previous year. In unrelated notes, Robin Pingeton named Redbird women's coach and Kansas fires AD Al Bohl amid rift with Roy Williams.
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Herrin shuts down Marion in tight win over Wildcats
Herrin pitcher Tubbs tossed three no hit innings to close out the game as Marion, led by Brittany Blair and Brittany Fosse, fell short. Fosse worked a complete game, allowing four hits and one walk, while Marion coach Terry Walsh praised the effort and team chemistry under coach May amid a string of missed hits.
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Quincy football signs five area standouts in 36 additions
Quincy University adds five local standouts to a 36 player signing class headed by West Frankfort lineman Dale Newlin and Mount Vernon linebacker Adam Robinson both All-South picks last season. Robinson also earned All-South wrestling honors in the 215 pound class. Newlin is 5 11 250 and played center and defensive tackle for the Redbirds. Also signed are Mount Vernon lineman Ryan Bennett All-South Seven Conference first team and Du Quoin lineman Luke Scaglione All-SIRA Mississippi second team and Pinckneyville lineman Gavin Flore. Quincy is an independent at the Division II level in football.
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Sesser-Valier Hosts Fourth Annual 3-on-3 Tournament
Sesser Valier schedules its fourth annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament for all ages on May 17 at the high school. Six age divisions for boys and girls from 10-under to open division. For details contact Rick Metcalf or Danny Kirk at listed Illinois numbers. Gene Childers of Marion scored a hole in one at Shawnee Golf Club last Thursday with a 7 iron on a 135 yard par 3, witnessed by Don Smothers and Jerry Childers. The Ina 3-on-3 open division title was won by Shannon Hefner, Rick Hays, Nick Hays and Rick Metcalf, toppling 20 teams.
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Salukis' Harre relies on team depth and defense
SIU relies on a balanced attack led by Kelly Creek, Katie Louis, and Katie Jordan while Haley Wiefhaus and Jenny Doehring spearhead a swift infield. The Salukis, known for splitting doubleheaders, hope to prove their top form hosting Evansville after a Tennessee Martin sweep.
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Prep rompup McFarland's homers pace Murphysboro win
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