Salukis Add Holbrook to 2008 Signing Class
First year head coach Dale Lennon announced defensive lineman D Merius Holbrook joining the 2008 SIU football recruiting class. Holbrook from Parker High School Janesville Wisconsin earned 2006 All Big 8 honors with 97 tackles 13 tackles for loss and 19 sacks in final two seasons. He profiles as a run and pass defender with size power and speed according to Lennon.
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MVC announces 2008 conference specialty basketball awards
Creighton's Booker Woodfox and Drake's Adam Emmenecker headline the Missouri Valley Conference 2008 specialty teams. Woodfox captains the All-Bench Team and Emmenecker captains the Most Improved Team. Joining Woodfox on the All-Bench Team are Chris Cooks Missouri State Emmanuel Holloway Illinois State Isiah Martin Indiana State and Carel Witter Creighton. Emmenecker is joined on the Most Improved Team by Drake teammates Jonathan Cox Leonard Houston Shy Ely Evansville and Andrew Warren Bradley.
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Nokomis Routs Okawville. earns 1A state bid at SIU Arena
Nokomis Redskins overwhelm Okawville 56 44 in the Class 1A super sectional at SIU Arena. Wade Kimbro scores 28, hits 6 straight free throws in final minute. Nokomis goes 23 for 25 at the stripe to seal trip to Carver Arena in Peoria to face Warrensburg-Latham.
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Panthers' big win sends them to state tourney again
Pinckneyville builds early 9-0 run and holds Wesclin to 38 as SC Panthers force 23 turnovers to win 56-38 at SIU Arena. Guards Cassity Priebe help fuel 18-point third-quarter lead. coach Waggoner emphasizes defense. Panthers improve to 28-4 and advance to Peoria for second time in three years.
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Mount Vernon Wins To Reach Sectional Final
Mount Vernon Rams defeated Jerseyville Panthers 45 28 to advance to their first sectional final in 10 years. E J Randolph led with 15 points while Bryce Kujawa added 11 and Truvaunty Badger 10 as Mount Vernon built a 26 13 halftime lead and held Jerseyville scoreless until late in the first. The Rams face Cahokia at 7 30 p m Friday after Cahokia beat Effingham 53 45.
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Hinson tells Bears not to play for him in MVC opener
Missouri State coach Barry Hinson cautions players not to play for him as rumors of his dismissal swirl. With a 16-15 record and a three-game win streak, the Bears seek an MVC tournament win over Evansville to secure a potential third straight winning season and a conference quarterfinal berth. Dale Lamberth leads a high-scoring offense as Missouri State eyes a strong finish and possible return of key players.
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