Lions Rally Past Marion Wildcats In Week One Thriller
Carterville Lions overcame a 14-13 halftime deficit to beat Marion Wildcats 35-34 on Friday night. Senior Johnny Miller and QB Andy Johnson fueled the ground game for Carterville while Marion struck quickly through the air. Aidan Swallers sealed the win with an interception as Carterville held on for a one point victory.
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Matthew Minnis
Sam Adkins
Gail Johnson
Jamieson Jones
R2R volleyball preview leads into Saturday action in Carterville
John Homan reports from Carterville where the River-to-River Conference Preview delivered an early season buzz. Massac County Patriots, favored to defend their Ohio Division crown, edged the host Carterville Lions in a tightly contested match that felt like a state title preview.
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Football season returns to Southern Illinois area high schools
Regional football columns note several nonFriday games this season including Red Hill at Fairfield and Edwards County at Eldorado on Saturdays and a Thursday opener discussed by Marion coach Jason Dunning. The piece emphasizes community energy at games with bands, cheerleaders, and vendors.
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SIU White Out kickoff against Thomas More at Saluki Stadium
SIU invites maroon fans to a 6 p.m. Saturday game at Saluki Stadium vs Thomas More University in a white out. Parking passes available by list at attendants. Tickets online or by phone save on game day fees with promo code HAWGS. See SIU page B4.
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Johnston City Indians Run Through Carmi In Opener
Johnston City under a new head coach dominates Carmi-White County at Ralph Davison Field scoring 46 points while racking 397 rushing yards. Senior Jace Weaver leads with 165 yards and two touchdowns including a 56-yard score on the first play of Johnston City’s second drive as the Indians pull away to a running-clock victory.
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Sam Adkins
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Jace Weave
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Ralph Davison
Jace Weaver
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