Baker to Play Defensive Back in East-West Shrine Game
Johnston City star Kyle Baker, Southern Illinois’ standout, shifts from offense to defense for the 30th East-West Shrine Football Game in Peoria. He has 22 rushing touchdowns and near 2,000 yards rushing, aims to blanket top receivers and help the East win. Nashville’s Jon Habbe, a defensive end commitment, plans to walk-on at SIU but sits out due to a sore back.
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Marion Legion Aids Rise With Help From Nearby Schools
Marion Legion baseball, bolstered by Goreville’s Chris Parmley and Danny Montgomery and Herrin’s Cody Dunbar, snapped Murphysboro’s 12 game win streak with a 14 2 victory. Parmley posts a 5 2 record and 2 84 ERA while Dunbar shows reliability on the mound. Montgomery adds two doubles as Marion eyes District 25 play and aims to build on late season momentum.
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SIU fans can reserve NIU game tickets in DeKalb
Northern Illinois University opens single game ticket sales Monday for the SIU matchup at Huskie Stadium on Sept 11. About 1,000 SIU tickets are reserved for Saluki fans, with tickets available at ticketmaster com or by phone, plus a link from niuhuskies com.
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Smith Starts Pro Career With Hawks In Summer League
Donta Smith, 6-7 swingman, begins his pro career with Atlanta Hawks in the Rocky Mountain Revue in Salt Lake City. He averaged 26.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in college and is eyeing a new contract. Evaluators note his versatile guard-like mold and potential amid Hawks salary cap room and recent trades.
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Smith Peters eyes coaching path after SIU
Smith Peters, a 70 walk-on at SIU who played at the NJCAA national tournament, says SIU offers more than a practice throw-in and praises his work ethic. He and his father Randy Smithpeters, Harrisburg boys coach, nurtured a coaching interest, hoping to teach the game and guide players in the future.
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Herrin’s playoff run credited to key players and belief
Todd Hefferman notes Herrin’s bid to reach sectional finals depended on Shemwell and teammates hanging with rivals. The Tigers upset Cairo to face Massac County, while Cairo star Tyrone Nesby, later a pro in NBA/CBA, was highlighted. Newbold recalls the magical run and Brett’s crucial role.
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Harre shines vs strong team in 1-0 defeat
Southern Illinois pitcher Amy Harre held the Australian Olympic team to one run on four hits in a 1-0 loss at the California Cup. Coach Barrett Rochman praised her changeup and noted SIU’s strong defense and near upsets against one of the world’s best teams. The Cougars sit 1-2 in the tournament.
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