Texans Pick Carr No 1 In NFL Draft Day Coverage
ESPN reports Houston has David Carr as the top pick with draft weekend underway. SIU hosts Creighton in softball and Evansville in baseball at noon, while prep tourneys run at Benton, Carbondale, West Frankfort, Hamilton County and Harrisburg. Blues aim to knot series with Blackhawks. Magic visit Hornets. River to River Relay ends in Golconda.
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Hiller earns third MVC Golfer of the Week honor
Alison Hiller of Southern Illinois earned her third Missouri Valley Conference Women s Golfer of the Week honor this season after a second consecutive title at the Illini Spring Classic April 12 13 where she shot 70 and 78 helping Salukis finish second among 16 teams. She also captured the Saluki Invitational on March 24 25 and has eight rounds in the 70s this spring.
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Milwaukee redefines urgency as Brewers top Cardinals 6 1
Interim manager Jerry Royster prompts a second straight win as Ruben Quevedo ends a four game losing streak. Milwaukee improves to two straight wins behind strong bullpen work and a revived offense while 23 865 fans witness the victory over St Louis.
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Bart Scott eyes NFL Draft as SIU linebacker paces tackles
Former SIU linebacker Bart Scott sits ahead of the NFL Draft with strong numbers including 127 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two blocks this season. scouts have shown interest though he may sign a free agent if undrafted. Scott’s pro prospects are weighed against others as draft plans unfold.
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Draft turmoil foreshadows Lions Harrington choice clash
At the 1986 NFL draft the 49ers traded down to eight key players. Wayne Ditka’s Saints still recover from a sprawling draft loss, while Rich McKay defers early picks to hire Jon Gruden. The Lions hold the third pick and face Harrington versus Carr debates, with a possible trade for more picks looming.
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Steeleville coach Mason takes one year leave for family
Steeleville head boys basketball coach Mason will sit out a year to focus on his growing family. He led the Warriors to a 13-16 season and will assist as unpaid volunteer, scheduling and referees. Interim replacement search is underway. no internal candidates found. Meanwhile Ron Winemiller returns as Forreston head coach, bringing pride in Forreston’s 20-win seasons.
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