Multiple high school and college games highlighted across the region
A weekend slate features Sparta at Anna Jonesboro and Massac County at Carbondale with several other prep showdowns across the SIRR and SIC including Benton at Herrin and Meridian at Century. In JUCO action Rend Lake hosts John A. Logan at Carterville while SIU travels to Wichita State for a men’s MWC clash. CJ Epplin of Pinckneyville earns Wrestler of the Week after a 7-5 win, lifting to 20-7 this season.
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Sparta
Anna-Jonesboro
Rend Lake College
John A. Logan
Carterville
Benton
Herrin
Ohio
Meridian
Century
Carbondale
Breese Mater Dei
du Quoin
Anna Jonesboro
Nashville
Mississippi
Johnston City
Siu
Wichita State
Madison
Cairo
Pinckneyville
Sacred Heart-Griffin
Massac County
Matt Wynn
Wynn
Eldorado
Waltonville
Salukis rally past Bradley for 75 72 win
SIU overcame a rough first half to edge Bradley 75 72 as Mike Suggs missed a leaner at the rim in the final seconds and Bruce Weber praised his team's resolve. Bradley coach Jim Les lamented the late chance as the Salukis preserved their 22 game win streak.
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Carbondale
SIU
Bradley
Mike Suggs
Michael Stewart
Salukis
Jim Les
Suggs
Bruce Weber
Weber
Kent Williams
Chris Mroz
Jermaine Dearman
Saluki Abdulqaadir earns co Offensive Back of the Year honor
MO Saluki Mohammed Abdulqaadir, a Eureka, Missouri graduate, was named Offensive Back of the Year by Don Hansen's Football Gazette, sharing the award with Grambling’s Bruce Eugene. He rushed for 1,331 yards in eight LIU games, set school records for points and touchdowns, and aims for spring practice despite injuries.
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Carbondale
Mohammed Abdulqaadir
Saluki
Don Hansen
Football Gazette
Grambling
Bruce Eugene
Abdulqaadir
Eureka
LIU
The
Tom Koutsos
Tom
Koutsos
Wynn Leads Benton's Comeback in BIT Return
Benton high school men rally to a 4-1 BIT finish as new head coach Matt Wynn reunites past glories. The Rangers sit 17 6 overall, share BIT lead, while key player Jeremy Payne rehabs a knee injury but eyeing return. Wynn praises staff and team unity in Rich Herrin Gym.
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Rangers
Wynn
Rod) Shurtz
Andy Sloan
Bill
Curtis Smith
Shurtz
Jeremy Payne
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