Thornridge overwhelms Carbondale to win Carbondale tourney
Thornridge sprinted to an 85-47 victory over Carbondale in the Carbondale holiday tournament final before about 4,200 at SIU Arena. Charles Hughlett led Carbondale with 29 points and 19 rebounds, while Thornridge's Quinn Buckner and Greg Rose each produced 20 plus. Buckner had 29 and Rose 20 in the semifinal rout of Manual, as Thornridge posted a 32th straight win and claimed the title with dominant rebounding and shooting.
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Mighty Quinn On The Move Leads Victory For State Champs
The defending state champions outclassed the host Terriers 85 47 as Mighty Quinn scored 29 points and Dunn added 20 in the win.
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Eldorado Claims Title With 86 73 Victory Over Carrier Mills
Eldorado dominates Carrier Mills 86 73 to win its own night championship as Wardie White leads with 21 points and Dennis Smith adds 20. Eldorado overcomes a five point first half deficit, outscoring 55 37 after intermission and improving to 9 2. Carrier Mills' Joe Rollins scores 20 in a loss.
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Thornridge poised for back to back state titles in Carbondale tourney
Thornridge led by a fast, powerful lineup beat the Terriers 85 47 as coach Ron Ferguson debated a fifth starter due to Batts back injury. The tournament showcased top talent with Meridian and Du Quoin losses affecting slate and a potential two class title outcome.
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Trophies for Kahoks Rams and Consolation Wins
Collinsville guards lead with 32 points from Rich Knorr in a 76-64 upset of Aston. Collinsville also beat Belleville East 59-50 and claimed third place behind Alton and St Patrick in a Peoria tournament. St Patrick beat Manual 62-56. Carbondale toppled St Patrick 61-57. Future captain Steve Bogosian will lead Army football next season.
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Thornridge overwhelms Carbondale in 85 47 title win
Thornridge of Dalton routed Carbondale 85 47 in the Carbondale holiday tourney final as coach Ron Ferguson lauded his squad and singled out big man Hughlett while Dave Lee of Carbondale praised Thornridge's superb performance and the rival's effort despite the lopsided score.
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Carbon dale and Du Quoin players lead 1970 tourney honors
Charles Hughlett of Carbonale and Louis Baxter of Du Quoin head the top 10 in the Carbondale holiday tournament all-tournament teams. Hughlett earned first team honors as the tourney's top rebounder, Baxter made the second team, with both returning to first team in 1970. Thornridge dominated, with Quinn Buckner as most outstanding player chosen by the Southern Illinoisan staff. First team also includes Rich Knorr Collinsville and Wayne McClain Peoria Manual. second team lists Jim Oleksy Chicago St Patrick Mike Davis Peoria Manual Boyd Batts Thornridge and Gary Staniec Chicago St Patrick.
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Thornridge 92 Peoria Manual 65 at Carbondale
Thornridge defeats Peoria Manual 92 to 65 in Carbondale while St Patrick edges Peoria Manual 62 56 and Alton beats Lawrenceville 69 67. Other results include Rockford Woodstock 84 Joliet Catholic 74 and Belvidere 48.
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