Harrisburg and Sparta win openers in holiday tournament
In the Mr. Vernon holiday tourney first round Edwardsville defeats Carrier Mills in overtime 57 54 while Harrisburg edges Salem 61 44 Sparta rallies to beat West Frankfort 55 53 Mt Vernon crushes Metropolis 78 31 Sparta and Harrisburg advance with late game dramatics and standout performances from Edwardsville, Sparta, and Metropolis players.
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Herrin Gems Roll Up 101 Points
The Herrin Gems routed Sangamo Electric 101 to 57 in an Egy pian Independent Basketball League game at Herrin Township High School gym. Four players shared most of the scoring as bursts of 35 in the second quarter and 30 in the fourth fueled the win. The Gems meet Mt. Vernon in Herrin on Jan. 8 with officials Meracle Herrin and Humphreys Royalton.
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Alumni basketball matchups listed for January 2
The schedule shows Carmi at Enfield, Alumni at Christopher, Carbondale at Sparta, Murphysboro at Pinckneyville, and Herrin at Centralia for January 2. Teams and venues are specified to guide fans.
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Highland May Rise as Surprise East St. Louis Area Team
Rhine of Bethalto predicts Highland, a 7 000 population town with seven millionaires, could become the best in the East St. Louis area by March after shifting from zone to man defense and adding pressure. He notes close losses to Edwardsville and Madison and calls Collinsville, Edwardsville, Madison, and Alton the top clubs currently.
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Edwardsville's Big Boy Cut From Varsity Roster
Edwardsville coach Joe Lucco benches 6-8 junior Jim Herren after a late decision against Carrier Mills in Mt. Vernon. Herren, in his first basketbal season, shows progress but remains off the varsity. Lucco criticizes the team for poor discipline and late game miscues as Carrier Mills looms.
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Attucks and Trico Advance in Attucks Tournament Opener
Trico defeated Colp 63 to 47 to reach the semifinals while Attucks Bluebirds rolled past Gorham 63 to 32. Williams led Colp with 22 points, Herberger scored 16 for Trico, and Colp shot well from the line but Trico pulled away in the second half.
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