Rangers edge West Frankfort on patient shot selection
Benton Rangers defeated West Frankfort 69 to 57 on the Redbirds court to stay in the South Seven race. Coach Herrin credited disciplined shot selection, sharp passing, and strong defense as Benton shot 65 percent and built leads, with Peters and House each scoring 18 and Palasky 23 for West Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Estes
Southern Illinois
Rich Herrin
Benton Ranger
West Frankfort
Redbirds
Ranger
Herrin
Rangers
Redbird
Benton
Tom Palasky
Jay Schafer
Randy House
Tim Ricci
Ricci
Don) Peavey
Peters
House
Schafer
Peavey
Palasky
McPhail
Weaver
Shell
Shafer
Orphans
Marion
Centralia
Orphan
Mike Maines
Bob Bogle
Willis
Orpahns
Sparta Triumphs 74 73 In Hard Fought Du Quoin Upset
Sparta defeats Du Quoin 74 to 73 in a tense Southwestern Egyptian Conference clash. Harris and Dancy combine for 51 points as the Bulldogs frustrate Du Quoin with late defense and a controversial finish overshadowed by a clock ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Qualls
Southern Illinois
du Quoin
Sparta
Bulldogs
Pat Day
Indians
Roger Craft
Jim Peterson
Brian Mifflin
Chris Jackson
Peterson
Bulldog
Shawn Harris
Jericho
Greg Jones
Harris
Willie Dancy
Dancy
Jones
Shawn
Murphy
Murphysboro
Kohrs
Roberts
Ashbrook
Huey
Tanner
Jackson
Davis
Mifflin
O’rourke
Gant
Kuhnert
Nutter
Carlyle Tops Chester in 83-50 SEEC Victory
Carlyle defeated Chester 83-50 as Pat Nathaus led with 21 points and eight rebounds. Craig Ledbetter added 14 points, Phil Kunz 16 and eight boards as Carlyle outrebounded 40-19. An early 19-4 burst set the tone while Curt Clendenin led Chester with 12 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Nathaus
Carlyle
Chester
Craig Ledbetter
Phil Kunz
Yellowjackets
Indians
Curt Clendenin
Nick Stone
Todd Flemming
Marion Keeps Winning Ugly in Local Thriller
Marion Wildcats outlast Centralia Orphans 52 51 in Wilson Gym. Gribble and Lacy lead with 24 and 15 points as Marion survives a rough, low scoring contest. Coaches praise belief and late free throws seal the victory despite shaky shooting and disputed calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Higgins
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Larry Jenkins
Wildcats
Centralia
Wilson Gymnasium
Lance Gribble
Gribble
Jenkins
Ben Willis
Harold Merriweather
Steve Lacy
Merriweather
Bogle
Lacy
McGee
Donahue
Lewis
Willis
Shipley
Burns
Maines
Scheriger
Rector
Bieser
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Scott Webb
Jay Shafer
Southern Illlinoisan
Scott Shaw
John McCutchen
Bobby Lewis
Jae
Ummouat
PSR
Tire Stores
MasterCard
Ca Baez
N. Court
Harrisburg
South
Whitewall
Fastrak
N. Park
C’dale East
E. Main
E. Broadway
C’ Dale West
W. Main
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