Creighton Guests in Carbondale for Noon Doubleheaders
SIU baseball and softball host Creighton for noon twin bills in Carbondale as area prep schedules show multiple baseball and softball games. Sunday features SIU baseball wrapping a series at Abe Martin Field and LSU softball finishing their Creighton series at Charlotte West Stadium.
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Saluki football scrimmage set at McAndrew Stadium
Southern Illinois University plans a spring scrimmage from 2 to 4 p.m. at McAndrew Stadium weather permitting. The Salukis aim to cap spring practice after a 10-2 season that tied for the Gateway Conference crown and reached the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs.
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Carbondale coach Gene Boley resigns for Florida role
Carbondale High School football coach Gene Boley 52 resigns to become defensive coordinator at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton Florida. He led Carbondale to a 6-21 record in three seasons and cites career opportunity and Florida climate as factors. Athletic director Vicki King says she was surprised.
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Haberer leads Salukis past Creighton in MVC opener
Eric Haberer tossed a complete game three hitter to lift Southern Illinois 4-2 over Creighton at Abe Martin Field. The Salukis overcame a rough start and six Creighton baserunners in the early frames, as Haberer settled in after a team talk and improved to 4-1 with six strikeouts.
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Counsell's late single lifts Brewers past Cardinals 2-1
Craig Counsell delivered a bases loaded single in the ninth inning lifting Milwaukee over St. Louis 2-1. Brady Clark drew a walk, Wes Helms and Durrington moved runners, and Counsell's hit up the middle capped a tense late surge as the Brewers spoiled the Cardinals road debut.
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Du Quoin All-Star Classic caps final local hoops showcase
For the 17th year Du Quoin hosts the All-Star Classic featuring Centralia’s Matt Shaw against Carbondale’s Justin Dentmon with Massac County duo Matt Jacobs and Gerren Rogers. Coaches John Cherry and Jack Fletcher prepare star-studded lineups as doors open at 5 p.m. events run through a 7:30 p.m. tip-off including a 3-point shootout and dunk contest. Local players from Carbondale, Massac, Pinckneyville, and Du Quoin join the festivities with a dinner in the gym lobby.
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