Welch picks SIU C basketball and baseball
Carbondale star Brian Welch announced he will attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale on a basketball scholarship and also play baseball. SIU Carbondale coaches say dual sports is feasible, with Welch contributing at guard and pitching roles as needed. Welch cited SIU’s offer and program improvement as key factors in choosing the Salukis.
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Tornadoes roll past Lesser Walier Red Devils 80 56
Zeigler-Royalton tops Lesser Walier Red Devils 80 to 56 as Swalls scores 18 and Connor adds 12. Z-R shoots 64 percent first half to build a 48 31 lead, remains atop Black Diamond with 6 0 league mark and 17 2 season. Bench strength shines with Brower 16 Pasquino 10 off the bench.
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John Brower
Frank Pasquino
Pickering resigns as Murphysboro football coach
Richard Pickering, 35, resigns as Murphysboro High School head football coach after four successful seasons with the Red Devils, ending a long coaching career to pursue a private life. He will stay teaching drivers education and work as an insurance agent while remaining involved with track and may suggest successor Dave Hanna.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Boro
Marion Insurance
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Southern Illinois
Tim Mash
Tusday
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Springfield
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Fla
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Behalto Civic Memorial High School
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Rangers Center Bruce Baker Out For Season With Broken Ankle
Benton coach Rich Herrin announced that 6-6 sophomore Bruce Baker will miss the rest of the season after breaking his right ankle Monday afternoon. Baker was averaging 16 points and eight rebounds per game for the Rangers.
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Benton
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Rangers suffer season ending injury to Baker in scrimmage
Coach Herrin reported Baker broke the inside ankle bone and will miss eight to 10 weeks after a Tuesday exam. A walking cast starts Thursday while Adam Furlow and Brian Thomason share time to fill the scoring void and size gap. The 15-3 Rangers, fourth in the state, prepare for West Frankfort and Carbondale this weekend.
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Smith vetoes Templeton trade in Padres Cardinals bid
Ozzie Smith, the Padres shortstop, rejected a San Diego to St. Louis deal for Garry Templeton and said he would decide his 1982 team. He will stay with San Diego at a reduced salary, aiming for a long-term contract. Cardinals and Padres debated terms as Busch Jr. aide Lou Susman noted ongoing talks.
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