Regional sports slate opens with softball and golf events
Today features the Region 24 softball tournament elimination round and multiple events across golf and track. The Blackhawks visit St. Louis to chase an NHL playoff edge against the Blues, while Simon Zeigler- Royalton hosts its relay meet. Drake Relays host SIU track teams as Herrin and Marion clash in Williamson County. SIU baseball heads to Northern Iowa while softball visits Bradley for doubleheaders.
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Christopher Zeigler
Royalton
SIU
Northern
Iowa
Notable NCOE Volleyball Star Signs with Shawnee CC
Rachel Dauby has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Shawnee Community College. A three time All Mid South and all state performer, she earned eight all tournament selections and holds NCOE career marks with 588 points and 856 kills. This year she posted 287 kills and 97 blocks while totaling 185 points.
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Rachel Dauby
NCOE
Shawnee Community College
Dauby
Danby
Pioneer coach steps back from girls court at Trico
Ron Coleman resigns as head girls basketball coach after seven seasons to focus on family and remaining duties as head volleyball coach and assistant softball coach at Trico. He and his wife expect their third child in June as he cites basketball’s demanding schedule.
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Ron Coleman
Coleman
Trico
Lady Pioneers
Colemans
Blues ride Brent Johnson hot streak to playoff shutouts
The Blues rely on Brent Johnson as their No. 1 goalie in the first round against the Blackhawks. Johnson posted three straight playoff shutouts, a feat last accomplished in 1945, while facing heavy Chicago pressure and guiding St. Louis to a 3-1 series lead.
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St. Louis
Blues
Fox Midwest
Brent Johnson
Chicago
Phil Housley
Johnson
St. Louis Blues
Patrick Lalime
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Chicago Blackhawks
Joel Quenneville
Alexander Karpovtsev
Bonds Won't Break Aaron Record, Bonds Says
In Chicago, Barry Bonds said he won’t break Hank Aaron’s 755 homer mark, predicting others like Sammy Sosa or Alex Rodriguez will chase the record. He noted four to five years left and criticized constant intentional walks as time lost, insisting he’s done aiming for 755.
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Chicago
Hank Aaron
Barry Bonds
Barry
Bonds
Aaron
San Francisco Giants
Sammy Sosa
Alex Rodriguez
Mark McGwire
Charles Schwab
Hank
Roberts Eyes NBA Future Beyond Saluki NCAA Run
Southern Illinois star Rolan Roberts, a 6 foot 6 guard, is watched by scouts after the Salukis’ Sweet 16 run. He impressed at Portsmouth but remains unsure of NBA fate, noting the draft relies on first round or guaranteed money while preparing for June workouts in Chicago.
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Southern Illinois University
Salukis
Rolan Roberts
NBA
Roberts
Portsmouth
Duke
Shane Battier
Kwame Brown
Chicago
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Fred Brathwaite
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