Blues extend unbeaten streak to 11 with 5-2 win over Whalers
St. Louis Blues riders lack household names but unity drives their surge to second in the league with 61 points in 43 games. Ed Staniowski stopped 20 shots for his seventh win as Blair Chapman and Bernie Federko scored late to seal the victory over Hartford. Coach Red Berenson praised the team’s depth and draft strategy while Don Blackburn noted the Blues’ real strength beyond stars.
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Don Blackburn
Lieves
Larry Patey
Brian Sutter
Hartford
Jordy Douglas
Mike Rogers
Mike Zuke
Blair Chapman
Bernie Federko
Jilek named new Herrin grid coach
Bruce Jilek a long time Herrin assistant was named Tigers head football coach by the Herrin School Board at a Monday meeting. The 43 year old educator battering the Tigers from 1964 led the sophomore team to an 8 2 mark this season and also heads girls basketball and softball. He succeeds Bill Bonali who resigned in December after a 16 20 four season record. Restivo praised Jilek as dedicated to young athletes and the appointment keeps him as health education coordinator at Herrin High School.
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Area prep ratings show little change in regional poll
Southern Illinois area Class AA ranking sees East St. Louis Lincoln hold first with 12-2, while East St. Louis Senior sits second at 11-2. Effingham and Mount Vernon follow, with changes notably Murphysboro dropping from the top 10 after a loss to Pinckneyville, and Wood River entering at No. 9. In Class A, McLeansboro and Benton swap spots as Pinckneyville remains No. 1 in area.
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Rams Rise In Illinois Class AA Poll After Wins
Mount Vernon moves to 19th as Rams beat Herrin and Harrisburg, while Murphysboro falls to 35th after a loss to Pinckneyville. Quincy Blue Devils lead the poll at 13-0 with 223 of 224 points, and Simeon climbs to third as St. Joseph drops to fourth after a 46-45 setback.
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Pinckneyville rises to third in Illinois Class A poll
Pinckneyville moves from No 4 to No 3 in the AP Class A Illinois basketball poll after beating Murphysboro 77-58 and Sparta 68-51. Providence holds No 1 with Madison narrowing the gap. Notre Dame drops from No 3 to No 8 after losses to Providence St. Mel.
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Nashville hosts high scoring Pinckneyville in key showdown
Nashville coach Bob Bogle says his 10-3 Hornets face 6-0 Pinckneyville led by Wade and Kerry Graskewicz and 6-5 Ray Harris in a crucial Southwest Egyptian Conference game. Pinckneyville's balanced attack and strong free throw shooting, 27 of 31, highlight the challenge as Nashville aims to stay home with Harre scoring and others contributing. Corn notes Nashville plays as a unit and must limit turnovers and fouls to stay competitive.
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