Du Quoin Indians rally for one point win over Lesser Wallair
Du Quoin delivers a 16-2 run spanning the second and third quarters to erase a two point deficit and pull away briefly, but Lesser-Valier Waltonville fights back. Mikala Williams hits a late jumper as Rebekah Maddox and Rice split free throws to seal a 52-51 tournament victory for Du Quoin, the program’s 20th win. Doerr fouls out for Lesser as Tasha Doerr leads with 15 points and Rachel Marlo adds 12.
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Lady Foxes Fall At Home To Vienna In Close Clash
Hamilton County, led by Alicia York with 16 and Dana Rubenacker 15, trailed early but surged to a 49-42 loss to Vienna. Vienna's Carley Childress added 13 as Hamilton County pulled ahead briefly in the second half before Vienna faded late, leaving Hamilton County at 17-8, Vienna at 20-6 in BCE play.
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Salukis sweep MVC awards for Oliver and Macklin
SIU women dominate weekly MVC honors with Teri Oliver named player of the week and Cartaesha Macklin newcomer of the week after key wins over Missouri State and Wichita State. Oliver scored 28 in the Missouri State upset, then 23 versus Wichita State. Macklin added 22 points and a career-high 13 rebounds against the Falcons.
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Salukis face Bradley after lopsided loss at Wichita State
SIU seeks defense restoration after an 85 42 setback at Wichita State. Coach Lowery cites on the ball and help defense as the key fix as the Salukis host Bradley aiming to sweep the MVC season and rebound from recent losses. Daniel Daniels fouls and guard play are focal issues for improved ball pressure and limiting dribble drives.
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Bradley at SIU at SIU Arena tonight in MVC clash
Bradley visits Southern Illinois University at SIU Arena with 8,339 capacity as Gene Ford’s Braves seek a 7:05 p.m. tip. SIU coached by Chris Lowery looks to extend a 6-14 season and 3-6 MVC mark.
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Drinkard Embraces Rebounder Role For Team Growth
LIU sophomore post Drinkard explains his focus on producing rebounds and finishing at the rim to aid younger players. He moved into a starter’s role last season after an injury and has shown gradual improvement in field goals and free throws while developing confidence in a left-handed hook and midrange moves.
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Chester YJ routs Shawnee 86 in boys basketball roundup
Chester Yellow Jackets overwhelmed Shawnee 86 to 55 led by Jake Lochhead with 22 points and Kyle Landon with 15. Crab Orchard beat Thompsonville 75 to 45 as Ben Kissing and Caleb Perry each scored 17. Carterville defeated West Frankfort 49 to 27 with Brigitte Gentry and Nina Skinner each scoring eight.
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Woodlawn dominates Webber Township in girls hoops
Alexa Capps scores 27 and Allison England adds 14 as Woodlawn tops Webber Township 56 to 37. Johnston City and Eldorado win others as Anna-Jonesboro and Pinckneyville split in a longer trio of girls games. Brashaun Snow and Tim Coleman pace Shawnee past McKendree 99 to 61.
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Spring training arrives with new managers and players
The piece previews how upcoming spring training will reveal new managers and players for our team. As a White Sox fan, the author expects a long season but retains hope for the start of a fresh baseball year. The column notes Tom English is the sports copy editor for The Southern Illinoisan.
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