Marion Wildcats face rough stretch after family loss and player health scare
Marion coach Gerald Murphy juggles a rough season as his team goes 0-2 in the Carbondale Holiday Tournament while dealing with the loss of his brother Eugene on Christmas Day. Miles James faces a possible cardiomyopathy delaying his return, and Eddie Wills’ transfer has left Marion short-handed. Murphy comforts his players and calls for resilience as illness and injury complicate a season that already tested the Wildcats.
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New Madrid blitzes Du Quoin in Carbondale tourney final
New Madrid County Central seized control with pressure defense and a late 13-2 run to defeat Du Quoin 68 to 49 in the 38th Annual Carbondale Holiday Tournament at SIU Arena. Tipler and Smith led the Eagles with double figures, while Du Quoin struggled with 19 turnovers and cold shooting.
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Cairo tops Pinckneyville in Class A third place game
Cairo Pilots beat Pinckneyville 60 to 52 to claim third in Class A. Byron Wright led Cairo with 13 points and 8 rebounds, Anthony Williams added 12, while Daniel Maddox scored 13 for Pinckneyville and Michael McConachie added 10.
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Herrin Tigers defeat Johnston City for consolation crown
Herrin led by Brian Algee with 29 points and seven rebounds edged Johnston City 67 to 52 in a consolation title win. Mike Gavic added 13 and Herrin shot 59 percent while Johnston City got 20 from Chris Dobbs and 14 from Nick Francescon.
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Carbondale Beats Mt Vernon For Holiday Tourney Title
Carbondale Terrier Maurice Gibbs delivered a high-flying dunk to push the lead to 12 with 40 seconds left as Carbondale defeated Mount Vernon 52 to 38 to claim the Class AA title at the Carbondale Holiday Tournament. Dentman scored 14, Gibbs 14, while Mount Vernon’s Devas Moore led all scorers with 17.
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Bulldogs finish third at Eldorado Holiday Tournament
Harrisburg Bulldogs beat Massac County 65 to 59 in the Eldorado Holiday Tournament third place game led by Luka Djedovic with a game high 28 points and Jake Stewart adding 16. Andrew Hosman scored 24 for Massac County as Harrisburg sank 25 of 36 free throws.
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Egyptian- Harrisburg semifinal ends with Smallwood layup
Egyptian edged Harrisburg on a last second inbounds layup by Leonard Smallwood to reach the championship. Keith Williams led the Pharaohs with 16 points while Dana Ford added 11. Jake Stewart and Luka Djedovic had 12 each for Harrisburg.
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Vienna Routs Sesser for Third at Sesser-Valier Tourney
Vienna edges Sesser-Valier 63 62 in double overtime to claim the third place trophy. Bryan Galloway led the Red Devils with 18 points while Jared Gurley scored 19 for Vienna and Brandon Bundren added 17. Dan Pearson paced Carterville with 19 in a 75 42 fifth place win over Cobden. Woodlawn and Waltonville split the consolation.
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