SIU volleyball picked sixth in preseason poll
SIU volleyball tied for sixth in last season and remains sixth in the MVC preseason poll. Coach Brenda Winkeler calls the ranking encouraging as the league promises competition with two teams receiving national votes. Eight players from several schools named to the preseason all MVC team.
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Miners Fall to Windy City in Bats-Only Loss
Windy City Thunderbolts defeated Southern Illinois Miners 10 to 4 at Rent One Park Marion. The game led by Windy City offense as Miners struggled on defense and at the plate. Radio coverage was on 97.7 FM with tickets at 998-8499.
Bolts Top Miners in Six Run Sixth
Windy City ThunderBolts edged Southern Illinois Miners 9-4 at Rent One Park to halt SIU's six game win streak and drop them 4 a games behind Kalamazoo for the Frontier League wild card. Marcus McKenzie struggled in his fourth start, facing two hit batters in the sixth before Amos Ramon and Mike Cole sparked the ThunderBolts.
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Marion girls win Hickory Ridge golf challenge
Marion high school opened the 2007 season by dominating the Carbondale Hickory Ridge Challenge, posting a 209 team score to win by 19 strokes over St. Anthony. The Marion lineup featured three two girl teams in scramble and shamble formats, with Cassie Rushing and Lauren Bond capturing the scramble title by combining for 69.
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Pompe’s Grand American trek shows lasting trapshooting zeal
Czech shooter Pompe travels 250 miles to Sparta for the Grand American Amateur Trapshooting Association event. The 28 year old furniture maker is spending four months in the United States to shoot targets, fish, and visit places from Alaska to other destinations while touring for vacation and sport.
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Pompe the Shooting Prodigy Eyes Major Targets Across Two Continents
Champion shooter Pompe travels from Minnesota to New York then Alaska and back, chasing the Northeastern Grand and Remington Nitro 27 events while fitting in halibut and salmon fishing. He began shooting in 2003 after pool mentor Neil Winston sparked his talent, converting a hobby into a focused lifelong pursuit.
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