Nashville seniors lead last run of seasoned Hornettes
The Hornettes rely on three senior players Ruggles Schmale and Stein to guide the team as coach Malany completes his final year. They credit the seniors with leadership and experience, noting Schmale’s early arm and Ruggles’ catcher skills. The trio plans to savor their final high school season and push for a state title.
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Stein
Schmale
Ruggles
Brianne Moeller
Hillsboro
Tessa
Hornettes
Murphysboro Red Devils rally to regional title over Marion
Murphysboro, led by pitchers Charlie Weber and Darren Popejoy, defeats Marion 4-0 at John A. Logan College to clinch a regional title and earn a spot in the Edwardsville Sectional against Centralia. Coach Jeff Keener praises the team’s resolve and depth as they chase more wins.
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Marion
Jeff Keener
Red Devils
Keener
John A. Logan College
Charlie Weber
Eric Barrett
Harrisburg
Centralia
Edwardsville
Jahnke
SIU pole vaulter Scotten lone qualifier for NCAA meet
Southern Illinois University will be represented by Ray Scotten in the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Austin Texas. Coach Connie Price-Smith awaited final regional results for hurdlers Korto Dunbar and Emmanuel Daux but they did not qualify. SIU entered 14 athletes aiming for nationals, with two women's relay teams hampered by injuries. Noa Beitler narrowly missed qualification in the 1500 meters. Dunbar and Daux posted solid regional times but fell short of finals. Scotten previously qualified last season as a sophomore from Indianapolis.
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Carbondale
Ray Scotten
Southern Illinois University
Austin
Texas
Connie Price-Smith
Korto Dunbar
Emmanuel Daux
University of Texas
NCAA
Dunbar
Daux
Liu
Louisiana State
Price-Smith
SIU
Noa Beitler
Scotten
Indianapolis
Eikenberg aims to rebuild SIU women basketball staff
SIU hires Eikenberg as head coach with associate Jody Adams and Susan Koering, aiming to reverse a 3-24 season. The trio, now 60 days in, plans a third assistant and immediate recruiting, with summer camps, showcases, and transfers to fill four scholarships. They focus on restoring ties with Midwest high schools and AAU programs while rebuilding the program’s identity.
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SIU
Eikenberg
Jody Adams
Susan Koering
Tennessee Volunteers
Ohio State
USA Basketball
Adams
Koering
Salukis
UMKC
Atlanta
Minneapolis
Kearney
Neb
Great Sports Moments When Passes Build Pure Delight
Les Winkeler reflects on the joy of sports beyond flashy goals. He praises backdoor plays and odd-man rushes in hockey, pairing skill with tempo, then muses on how recalling past games and heroes tightens the shared memory among fans and friends.
Wallace Seeks Olympic Spot With U S Basketball Team
Detroit center Ben Wallace said he would accept a place on the U S men's basketball squad for the Athens Games. Coach Larry Brown noted the selection committee would discuss replacements after several stars withdrew. Wallace, a two time Defensive Player of the Year, adds depth to a pursuing roster amid mounting withdrawals.
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Mich
Detroit Pistons
Ben Wallace
U.S
Athens
Wallace
Indiana
Larry Brown
Detroit
USA Basketball Selection Committee
Brown
Kevin Garnett
Karl Malone
Kobe Bryant
Vince Carter
Elton Brand
Kenyon Martin
Marion Swamp Fox Track Club invites signups for 24th season
Marion residents can join the Marion Swamp Fox Track Club at 6 p.m. Thursday at Marion Junior High School. Practices run Tuesdays and Thursdays with ages 7 to 12 at 9 a.m. and ages 13 to 18 at 6 p.m. Contact Glen Gibbons at 997-5391 or Leana Baker at 993-8773 for details. In Murphysboro, Carbondale’s Jerry Phillips scored his third career hole in one on the 135-yard 7th hole at Jackson Country Club, witnessed by his wife Allison and friends Larry Brown and Joan Brown.
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Marion Swamp Fox Track Club
Marion Junior High School
Glen
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Jerry Phillips
Jackson Country
Phillips
Allison
Larry Brown
Joan Brown
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