South Seven cross country set to duel for title
Southern Illinois previews a two team race for the South Seven Conference boys cross country crown as state ranked Marion Wildcats and Mount Vernon Rams lead a league including Centralia Carbondale and Cahokia. Coach Scott Gill brings seniors Ty Doan Joseph Mings Hunter Manis juniors Raphy Gabby Tyler Nelson sophomores Wyatt Kremer Jonathan Parks Ashton Phillips and freshmen Seve Bruce Kyle LaChiana. Projected starters include the Greers Bruce Kremer Mings and Dean. Gill notes last season’s 14th state finish as the best for a Southern Illinois team and aims for a podium finish with healthy bodies as Kremer heals knee issues and Bruce deals with a hip problem. Seve Bruce won junior high mile in 4 40 and shows potential.
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Ashby to Lead Mt. Vernon Golf for 2025 Season
Mt. Vernon junior Xander Ashby, a top golfer since sophomore year, led last season’s South Seven Conference title run and placed third at the Waterloo Regional. He aims to overcome a near state appearance and improve after a fall preview showing strong ball strike but missed putts.
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Lions Red Devils face 2025 season with key losses yet strong lineup
Carterville without star Molly Robertson for cross country but Lions and Red Devils return leaders Lyla Seaman Laney Sambursky and Harper Ellermeyer Ava Stuemke and Aniya Proctor. Coachs emphasize new leaders and tough Ohio Division competition from Murphysboro and Herrin with aims to repeat conference title despite graduations.
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DJ Williams backs coach Hill as SIU eyes title run
SIU quarterback DJ Williams speaks highly of coach Nick Hill, saying he chose to stay at Southern Illinois after considering the transfer portal. He credits Hill with belief in him and stresses a family bond and shared goals. SIU is projected sixth in the Missouri Valley despite Williams’s big early numbers from last year.
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