Wambach Leads U S Past France to World Cup Final Bid
Abby Wambach scored to lift the United States over France 2 1 in a tight semifinal and earn a spot in the title game. Lauren Cheney opened the scoring, while Alex Morgan added an insurance tally as Megan Rapinoe fed the breakout rookie. France, led by Louisa Necib, outshot the Americans 25 11 but could not prevent the loss.
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Americans reach World Cup final with 3-1 win over France
In a tense semifinal, the United States overcame France 3-1 as Abby Wambach headed in on 79 minutes and Alex Morgan added a chip shot three minutes later to secure a spot in the World Cup final. France pressured with more shots but failed to convert, and Ali Krieger thwarted early danger.
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All-Star Game Highlight as Block Homers for West
West squad features Block homering and saw Sean Coughlin and Nate Hall appear but go hitless in one at bat. East errors in the eighth put tying runners on base, but they were stranded. Frontier League resumes Friday as River City visits Marion's Rent One Park, with the Rascals two games ahead of the Miners.
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Chester High to induct six individuals and 1954 team into Hall of Fame
The Class of 2019 Chester High Sports Hall of Fame will honor six individuals Steve Sherrill Joe Thornton Pete Glass Scott Lamb Jessica Hinsenkamp and Todd Cowan and the 1954 Yellow Jackets football team under coach Bill Brewer finishing 6-2-2 and co champs in the Southwestern Egyptian Conference.
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Rend Lake seeks volunteer baseball coaches for season
Rend Lake College baseball team seeks volunteer assistant coaches to work with the squad this season. Interested applicants should contact coach Tony Ethier at 618-437-5321 ext. 1282 or etniert rlc.edu. The team posted 16-16 in the GRAC and 28-24 overall with a 1-2 postseason mark.
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Hall of Fame Weekend Set for Chester High Sept 23 24
Hall of Fame weekend tentatively scheduled for September 23 and 24 at Chester High School. The event, hosted by The Southern, aims to honor outstanding local sports figures and teams with ceremonies and showcases.
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Cardinals lock up Jaime Garcia on four year deal
St. Louis signs left handed starter Jaime Garcia to a four year extension with club options for two more. GM John Mozeliak calls Garcia one of baseballs best young arms while Garcia notes the move brings security and focus for his pitching.
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