Walt Frazier’s lookalike brother draws attention in Atlanta
Oral Roberts assistant coach Jack Sutter notes a sophomore in Atlanta for the top Georgia team who resembles Walt Frazier in manner and shot. Sutter says the player is known as Frazier’s brother now and could gain independent recognition, as hints of potential future stardom emerge. The remarks came amid a Murphysboro banquet honoring the Red Devils with Ken Trickey and Russell Breading involved.
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Trickey Praises Murphysboro Ahead of Regional Debut
Trickey, a Tulsa coach with 26-2 and 21-5 seasons, wished Murphysboro luck in the post season and warned Rich Herrin to expect a tough game. He praised Herrin and stressed focusing on the current night, not the past, while outlining his eye for players' attitude, appearance, and grades.
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Local hoops teams reach sectional round in six area battles
Six Southern Illinois area schools led by Ridgway and Waltonville won Friday regional finals to advance to sectional play next week at Pinckneyville and Norris City. The winners will meet for a March 13 SIU Arena super sectional with eight regional champions advancing.
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Class A sectional pairings across Illinois districts
Associated Press lists Class A sectional matchups by site with multiple schools and records. Notable ties include Petersburg Porta against Girard, Kaneland versus Elgin St Edward, and Venice facing Nokomis. other pairings span Effingham St Anthony, Carlinville, Normal, Norris City, Pinckneyville, Port Byron, Quincy, Shelbyville, Somonauk, Tuscola, Vandalia, and Venona venues with varied records.
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Du Quoin Wins Regional Final In 60-46 Victory
Du Quoin beat Zeigler-Royalton 60-46 in the Car terville regional final to advance to Norris City. Baxter led with 17 points and Schneider added 11 as the Indians shot .565 from the floor while the Tornadoes hit only .243 on 18 of 70 shots.
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Waltonville Tops Wayne City In Own Tournament Soars To 23 3
Waltonville earned a 62 to 57 victory over Wayne City to finish first in its home tournament. Tom Fry led Waltonville with 22 points, followed by Chris Morgan 15 and Larry Cockrum 14 as Wayne City closed its season 20 8. Wayne City Ness 19 Hatchcraft 18 Pearce 10.
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Bryant’s late jumper lifts Carrier Mills past Brookport in regional final
In the Vienna regional final Carrier Mills edges Brookport 66 to 64 on a game winning 04 credit jumper by Jerry Bryant. Brookport led after three, but Carrier Mills surged 28-17 in the final period to secure its 17th win and a Norris City sectional berth.
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Ridgway Eagles Clinch 26th Straight Win in Regional Final
Ridgway defeats Eldorado 65 to 53 to extend winning streak to 26. Danny Stevens earns six late free throws, leading Ridgway with 15 points while Dennis Smith scores 25 for Eldorado before fouling out. Ridgway advances to the Norris City sectional to face Carrier Mills.
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Stevens
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Zeigler-Royal Ton duo challenged Du team in scrambling bid
Baxter Mike Brower and Gary Collins, both from Zeigler-Royalton, made a push to overtake Robert Baxter of Du but fell short as the attempt failed.
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Gary Collins
Zeigler-Royalton
Robert Baxter
Porter Helps Du Quoin Reach Regionals In 60 46 Win
Du Quoin guard David Porter scored six points as the Indians upset Carterville 60 46 to reach the regional final. Porter checked teammates and Zeigler-Royal ton players during a hectic moment in the game. Photos by P. J. Ryan.
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