Shocker rise to top 20 sparks attention and critique
Wichita State's basketball program under Gene Smithson climbs into the national top 20 amid praise for swift growth and national attention. The piece contrasts the team’s success with scrutiny over payoffs allegations, rising revenues, and the broader boom in college athletics.
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No. 5 McLeansboro rolls to 44 27 win over Christopher
McLeansboro Foxes, ranked fifth in the Southern Illinoisan poll, dominated Christopher 44 27 behind a 20 5 halftime lead. Brad Lee scored 13 and Darin Lee 11 as McLeansboro improved to 18 4. Christopher dropped to 11 10. Jeff Gossett had 10 for the Bearcats.
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Carbondale Girls Beat Eldorado 59 36 In Saturday Showdown
Carbondale Terrier Girls defeat Eldorado 59 to 36 as Helen Bardo scores 16 and holds Mary Jane Duff to 2. Rachelle Hayes leads with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Terriers out-rebound 32-23, coach Jennifer Stanley notes boards as key. Murphysboro knocks off Chester 62-27 with Crystal Cooper 18 and Linda Crawford 13.
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