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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 2025

Page

6

Rude Returns to Christopher to Rebuild Bearcats

Hall of Famer Mike Rude, 76, returns to his alma mater Christopher to coach the Bearcats after a career rebuilding programs from Anna-Jonesboro to Vienna Goreville. With 56 players out and Elverado joining the cooperative, experts eye a rapid turnaround from a 20-game skid, aiming for three to five wins and a playoff push.

Kurt Simon Christopher Mike Rude Bearcats Rude Anna-Jonesboro Marion Johnston Elverado Zeigler-Royalton

SICA Awards 2024 State Headlines Across Class Levels

The SICA announces honors across multiple sports with winners including Brock Quigley of Red Bud for boys golf Class 1A and Reggie Norman of Benton for 2A. Mallory McVey of Massac County highlights girls golf 1A. Tim Bunselmyer of Murphysboro tops boys soccer 1A. Mark Bower and Jonesboro shine in 2A girls tennis and 3A girls basketball Jeff Lennon of Mount Vernon leads 3A boys basketball. other winners span wrestling baseball softball and track with numerous school pairings.

Brock Quigley Reggie Norman-Benton Tim Bunselmeyer Murphysboro Mark Boomer Anna Jonesboro Haylee Bowers Okanville Dempsey Witte Nashville Jeff Lennon Mount Vernon John Homan Photo

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