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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eislee Moore
Sophie Krupa
Aurora Amason
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Brenna Stearns
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