Benton's Rich Herrin Legacy Paves Way for Brother Ron
In Benton at Rich Herrin Gymnasium the Ranger basketball saga continues as Rich Herrin’s successor, his older brother Ron, begins a new chapter. Ron’s calm yet intense style mirrors Rich’s work ethic, with similar defenses and offenses. The move follows Rich Herrin’s 25 years at Benton before heading to Olney, where boosters funded athletics amid budget cuts.
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Daryl van Schouwen
Benton
Rich Herrin
Runnin’ Rangers
Rangers
Herrin
Southern Illinois University
Benton Actival Board
Rich
Ron
Ranger
Franklin County
Terry Bussard
Olney
Olney Community
Tiger
Bethalto no hits Herrin to win sectional softball
Bethalto pitcher Roanna Brazier tossed a no hit bid with 11 strikeouts as Bethalto defeated Herrin 6 0 to capture the Class AA sectional title Brazier allowed one baserunner in the final inning and contributed a 2 for 3 day at the plate Bethalto advances to the Pekin state quarterfinals versus Limestone Herrin finishes 23 1 with Jennifer Brown taking the loss and Brazier earning the win in the circle
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Mike Estes
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Herrin
Roanna Brazier
Bethalto Hurler
Tigers
Brazier
Carla Corrasco
Bethalto
Pekin
Limestone
Washington
RBI
Jennifer Brown
Eagle
Eagles
Brown
Julie Drake
Drake
Jilek
Casey
No-hitter powers Spartans in rout at state tourney
Springfield Reed Custer blanked Waltonville 15-0 as five unearned runs came in the first inning. Brian DuBois pitched a no-hitter with 12 strikeouts, his fifth in Class A history this season. Scott Richey contributed a two-run double and three RBIs. The Spartans finished 32-4.
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Springfield
Reed Custer
Waltonville
Spartans
Scott Richey
Brian DuBois
DuBois
Marshall Johnson
Mark Kuhlman
Russ Gengenbacher
Todd Frige
Nathan Hathaway
Clark lifts Cardinals past Astros with balanced attack
Jack Clark homered for the 11th time as St. Louis built an early lead and rode a four run fifth inning to beat Houston 9-5. Roger McGee and Tommy Herr sparked the offense with early hits and a double steal, while John Tudor pitched five shutout innings before rain halted play.
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ST. Louis
Jack Clark
St. Louis Cardinals
Clark
Houston Astros
Andy van Slyke
Tommy Herr
Houston
Herr
RBI
Nolan Ryan
Vince Coleman
Willie McGee
McGee
Coleman
van Slyke
John Tudor
Litchfield Triumphs Over Eldorado in Class A State Quarterfinal
Litchfield held a 10-3 lead before Eldorado rallied for two runs in the seventh. Brian Horst provided a two run homer to seal a 10-5 victory for Litchfield as Greg Goodley and Ryan Gray drove in runs in the seventh. Eldorado pitcher Bradey was tagged with the loss.
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Ryan Gray
Eldorado
Addison Driscoll
Scott Pilkington
Troy Redfern
Litchfield
Maron Forsyth
Hind
Brian Horst
Redfern
Springfield Lanphier High School
Spingfield
Eagles
Greg Goodley
Ryan
Gray
Panthers
Bradey
Cardinals Draft Lefties In First Day Of Penal June Draft
The St. Louis Cardinals took middle infielders and left handed pitchers on day one. Joe Magrane from Arizona was their first pick, followed by Jim Fregosi Jr and Tim Jones. Secondary picks added Rick Morris and Golden Beatty. Cubs and White Sox also made notable selections including Rafael Palmiro and Kurt Brown.
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Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Joe Magrane
University of Arizona
Jim Fregosi Jr
University of New Mexico
Tim Jones
Citadel
Arizona State
Rick Morris
Baylor
Golden Beatty
Magrane
Arizona
University of Texas
Rafael Palmiro
David Masters
Greg Smith
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Palmiro
Mississippi State
Masters
University of California-Berkley
Smith
Glenelg
Chicago White Sox
Kurt Brown
Jose Mota
Phifth
White Sox
Brown
Glendora
Calif
Mota
California State Fullerton
Dodger
Manny Mota
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Ron Herrin
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Fred Dyer
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Michelle Dickerson
Dwight Nale
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Astros
Kevin Bass
Bob Lillis
Ken Dayley
Tudor
Herr’s
Fregosi Is the
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Jim Fregosi
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