Rams Dominant Win Over Carbondale Terriers at Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon Rams outscored Carbondale 1045 to 29 in a one sided reunion game as Eddie James led with 25 points and Darrel Gary 23. Mt Vernon jumped to a 28-15 first quarter lead and never trailed, with James and Gray fueling fast breaks while Carbondale struggled after Jay Wilkinson re injured.
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Mt. Vernon
Walt Moore
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Terriers
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Darrel Gary
Ron Henderson
Gray
Jay Wilkinson
Vernon
Ron King
Tony Koneshi
Robert Thompson
Fred Heinz
Bruce Johnson
Bob Arnold
James
Dave Montfort
Gary
Chap Waters
Henderson
Tony Campbell
Mt. Vernon Crew
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Wilkinson
iClary
Waller
Mack
Campbell
Johnson
Pankey
Koneshi
Heinz
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Scott
Waters
Edson
Monfort
Dude
Williams
Kolkhorst
Rams crush Carbondale to 100 43 at Vernon Gym
Mt. Vernon, led by guard Darrel Gray, routed Carbondale 100 to 43 Friday night at Vernon Gym. Coach Bob Arnold praised defense, noting the unit’s focus on preventing points while stressing extra practice as the Rams improve to 4 0 on the season and emerge as a South region threat. He cautioned Carbondale isn’t finished, predicting tougher tests when Hughlett returns and acknowledging depth beyond Eddie James.
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Hughlett
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Centralia
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Hag
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Pace
Collinsville
University of Ilinois
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Chap Waters
Ron Henderon
Oilers Aim for Upset in AFL Playoff
Houston Oilers travel to Oakland to face the Raiders in a AFL playoff with winner advancing to meet the Chiefs on Jan. 4. Oakland, 13 point favorites, seeks to extend a 1-11 setback era while Houston, led by Pete Beathard, eyes an upset after a 27 23 win over Boston. Daryle Lamonica top receiver Warren Wells out with a shoulder injury.
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Bid for 13th in row Vikings seek record in NFL finale
The NFL closes the regular season with Minnesota aiming for a 13th straight win to match Chicago’s 1934 mark. Minnesota (12-1) faces Atlanta (5-8) while Los Angeles Rams (11-2) end at home against Baltimore (7-5-1). Projections note playoff implications, injuries, and looming rematches as Detroit and Chicago chase final positioning.
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Metropolis beats Joppa in South Egyptian clash
Metropolis defeated Joppa 80 to 59 on Friday in the lone South Egyptian Conference game of the week. Century notched its fifth straight win at 7-1 after a 61-44 victory over Shawnee in Shawnee tournament play. Brookport sat out until Saturday while Vienna prepared for Eldorado Holiday tourney. Conference standings and results summary follow.
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Egyptian
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