Panthers, Maddox push toward state title in sectional derby
Pinckneyville, two wins from its 17th state trip, faces Nashville in the Sparta sectional final. Senior center Daniel Maddox, 6-8, leads a balanced Panthers lineup with key 13 points per game while teammates Eric States, Jordan Priebe, and Mason Woodside pace a deep frontcourt. Maddox emphasizes team defense and late surges as Pinckneyville seeks a state berth after a 24-6 run and a mix of big performances and inconsistency this season.
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Parker Leads Class AA Girls All State Team
Naperville Central's Candace Parker was the sole unanimous pick for the AP Class AA girls basketball All State Team. The 6-3 center, coming off knee surgery, averages 24 points and 10.9 rebounds per game while eyeing a state finals run with Naperville Central.
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Blockbuster high school basketball slate looms in Carbondale region
Todd Hefferman previews four key Sectional showdowns in southern Illinois. Carbondale hosts a decisive night as Murphysboro battles rivals while Pinckneyville faces Sparta in a 7:30 tip, with two-time state champ Dick Corn up against Darin Lee. Centralia meets Mount Vernon for the regional crown as four dramatic games collide.
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Prep basketball season wraps up with recalls and retirements
Steve Webb reviews a season seen as brief by fans, noting early November tournaments, standout performances such as Kassie Drew's 73 points, and key conference races across the state. He highlights Cairo, Massac County, Anna Jonesboro, Steeleville, and others, plus the retirement of Goreville coach Jerry Qualls after 20 years.
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