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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 2025

Page

3

Wheeler ends 20 season softball coaching career

Kim Wheeler announced her retirement from coaching the Southern Illinois Terriers softball program after 20 seasons. Her teams posted 281 wins and 237 losses, won five regional championships and two South Seven Conference titles, with the 2013 squad going 27-? Win-loss record.

Wheeler Terriers

Thrillbillies roll to 9-5 win as Dans commit errors

Thrillville Thrillbillies beat the Danville Dans 9-5 Sunday afternoon. Seven of Thrillbillies nine runs came on plays with Dans errors or right after them. Key moments include a two-out second inning when an error allowed Hartmann to third and Weathers to second, enabling Isom-McCall and Nevils to push the lead to 4-2, followed by a four-run fifth inning sparked by two more Dans miscues.

Thrillville Thrillbillies Danville Dans Thrillville Danville Billies Kyle Hartmann Jonah Weathers Ben Fabbian Hartmann Weathers Charlie Isom-McCall Bryce Nevils Thrillbillies Dans

Meridian names Malcolm Larry as new boys basketball coach

Malcolm Larry, a Meridian graduate and former Bobcats player, is promoted to head coach after four years on the staff under David Davis. Larry, who also coached Shawnee CC women's basketball and Meridian seventh grade, emphasizes trust with players and a seamless transition with familiar faces on this season’s roster. Meridian athletic director Mitch Haskins says the hire was a straightforward choice.

Meridian Malcolm Larry Bobcats Larry David Davis Shawnee Community College David Davis Mitch Haskins

South Seven All Conference Boys Track Squad Named

South Seven Conference coaches reveal the 2025 All Conference boys track team. First Team honors go to event winners in each discipline such as Akeelan Dowell Cahokia and Dewayne King Carbondale, with Second Team selections including Mogolodi Kebinang and Keaton Koch. Final squad listed on page B2.

South Seven Southern Illinois South Seven Akeelan Dowel Cahokia Mogolodi Kebinang Carbondale

South Seven All Conference Girls Track Teams Named

The South Seven All Conference picks include Kamaree Pollard Mount Vernon and Kennedy Box Mount Vernon on First Team with Gloria Pomerlee Cahokia and Eislee Moore Carbondale on Second Team. Alaiyah Penn Carbondale also Second Team with Sophie Krupa Carbondale First Team and Aurora Amason Centralia Second Team. Kara Odum Marion First Team and Sophie Krupa Carbondale Second Team. Brenna Stearns Marion First Team in 100 Meter Hurdles with Dakota Bell Cahokia Second Team. 4x100 Relay Marion First Team led by Stearns Nelson Beck and Greer. see girls page B2.

Kamaree Pollard Mount Vernon Gloria Pomerlee Cahokia Alaiyah Penn Carbondale Kennedy Box Eislee Moore Sophie Krupa Aurora Amason Centralia Kara Odum Marion Brenna Stearns Dakota Bell-Cahokia Dakota Bell

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Kim Wheeler Macie Connor University of Iowa Matt Cagle Kaelyn Vietnam Wildcats Ays Bryson Arnette BY John Homan Jhoman Thesouthern Akeelan Dowell Keaton Koch Mt. Vernon Dewayne King Carrion Raiford Zion Wilkins Rowan Wilford Raphael Greer Gabriel Greer Mr. Vernon Haydan Little Reginald Griffin John Homan Man THE
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