Local prep and pro title games mix with midwinter tournaments
On Tuesday in Omaha SIU faces Creighton as top MWC teams clash at 3 05 p m In Illinois Centralia hosts a Shootout while Mount Vernon visits Bowen Gym in Carbondale South Seven clashes on the boys side The West Frankfort Mid Winter Classic girls action opens The NFC Championship San Diego bound Tampa Bay at Philadelphia while Oakland hosts Tennessee in the AFC title bout On Monday John A Logan hosts Three Rivers with midwinter tournaments heating both boys and girls circuits Mascoutah meets Herrin in prep bowling
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Johnston City duo signs with Bend Lake College softball
Johnston City standouts Lindsay Grant and Holly Cargal signed to continue at Bend Lake College. Grant, an All-South pitcher for three straight years, went 15-2 with 135 strikeouts in 134 innings and a 1.04 ERA last season before an arm injury ended her year. Cargal started at right field for the Lady Indians last season.
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Dentman Powers Carbondale Past Marion In South Seven Clash
Carbondale junior Justin Dentman scored 31 points on 6 of 8 from three point range and assisted on plays for Maurice Gibbs who added 27 as Carbondale crushed Marion 93 68 in Bowen Gym. Coach Jim Miller cited strong defensive chemistry as key.
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Salukas Bluejays battle for MVC top spot
SIU and Creighton clash as leaders in the Missouri Valley Conference with Creighton hosting Southern Illinois at the Civic Auditorium on ESPN. The Salukis seek to repeat road success while Hornets guard Darren Brooks and Creighton star Kyle Korver headline a deep lineup in a pivotal top-of-standings showdown.
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Kwan Cohen and Hughes face a U S skating medal chase
Michelle Kwan has battled lack of home rink, coach, and plans while Sasha Cohen seeks a new coach and Sarah Hughes recovers from injury after a year of upheaval among the top U S ladies. They aim for medals and worlds with Irina Slutskaya’s slump opening podium chances.
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