Thompson brothers lead Harrisburg Bulldogs into spring season
Joe Thompson takes over as head coach of the Harrisburg Bulldogs with ace Patrick Keating and sluggers T A Sullivan Kevin Williams and Chris Crank back for another postseason run. The team aims to defend a 40-2 school record and seeks health and depth as they open March 25 at home versus Johnston City.
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Thompson
Jay Thompson
Bulldogs
Springfield
Joe
Patrick Keating
T. A. Sullivan
Kevin Williams
Chris Crank
Carmi-White County
Carmi
Williams
Joe Thompson
Wilmington
Crank
Keating
Kyle Schwartz
Matt Oestreich
Evan Denbow Thompson
Evan Denbow Thompson Said His Nephew, Lefty
Kirk Thompson
Dave Wilson
David Riley
Michael Schuessler
Matt
Rhett Hughes
Seth Hall
Wnn
Sullivan
Johnston City
Eastern Illinois
Player of the Year speculation grips southern prep hoops
The Southern weighs top candidates for Player of the Year as the season winds down. Standouts include Carbondale signee Justin Dentmon and SIU bound Matt Shaw, plus other stars like Ray Nelson, Josh Tabb, Tommy House, Matt Jacobs, Derek Sloan, Trent Wargel, and Kyle Oldham. Shaw’s 22 points and 10 rebounds per game and Dentmon’s point guard play headline the debate.
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The
Southern
Ray Nelson
Josh Tabb
Century
LIRR
Murphysboro
Tommy House
Massac County
Matt Jacobs
Galatia
Derek Sloan
Gallatin County
Trent Wargel
Kyle Oldham
Carbondale
Illinois State University
Justin Dentmon
Southern Illinois University
Matt Shaw
Centralia
Dentmon
Terriers
Maurice Gibbs
Shaw
Siu
Saluki
Orphans
Nelson’s
Tabbs’ House
Jacobs
Sloan’s
Patriots Seek State Glory in Peoria Return
Massac County and Christian clash as both debut at the state tournament. Massac counts six players between 6 and 19 ppg led by Kindle and Gerren while Christian’s nine players rotate scoring. Coach Hosman aims to control tempo and feed inside to Kindle and Gerren, avoiding a fast break. The winner advances to face St Anne or Winnebago with Massac eyeing SIU title history since 2001.
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Justin Kindle
Matt Jacobs
Aaron Bowman
Chargers
Massac County
Christian
Hosman
Pinckneyville
Kindle
Gerren
Century board eyeing Palmer coaching fate after questions
The Southern reports Century school board may keep Palmer as physical education teacher and continue his role on the boys basketball bench pending Monday night’s meeting. The piece notes no proven illegal actions by Palmer but calls for an explanation if he seeks a different coaching position.
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Palmer
Alen
Chester
Meridian
SIRR
Mississippi
Wiley joins Cowboys as Lynch heads for free agency
Defensive end Marcellus Wiley signed with Dallas after a week with San Diego, earning 16 million over four years and a 4.5 million signing bonus. Buccaneers safety John Lynch said he would seek a new team after the Bucs declined his contract renegotiation offer, with Jets and Colts showing interest as he nears release or a possible trade. The moves occurred alongside Carolina releasing tackle Todd Steussie to free cap space and Jacksonville tendering safety Donovan Darius at 4.6 million for one year.
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John Lynch
San Diego
Wiley
Dallas
Lynch
Bucs
NFL
Bruce Allen
New York Jets
Indianapolis
Colts
Tony Dungy
Jets
Herman Edwards
Tampa
Lynch Wiley
Buffalo
Chargers
Carolina
Todd Steussie
Minnesota
Panthers
Steussie
Donovan Darius
Jacksonville
Jaguars
Denver
Marco Coleman
Philadelphia
Bertrand Berry
Arizona
Broncos
Cory Sauter
Tupe Peko
Jim Nelson
Pittsburgh
Amos Zereoue
Duce Staley
Jerome Bettis
Steelers
Dee Brown
Rodney Bailey
New England
New Orleans
Lamar Smith
Pettersson leads Honda Classic after 63 on easier Sunrise course
Carl Pettersson shot a 9-under 63 to lead by two as PGA Tour officials toned down the Sunrise Course. Sunlit greens yielded lower scores while Mark Hensby, Steve Flesch, Jesper Parnevik and Rory Sabbatini trailed by one. John Riegger praised the setup after a 67 as players noted conservative hole placements. In Tucson Jung Yeon Lee shot 60 to grab a three shot lead in Welch's Fry's Championship, missing a potential 59 by two birdies.
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Mirasol
Pettersson
Mark Hensby
Steve Flesch
Jesper Parnevik
Rory Sabbatini
John Riegger
Riegger
Tour
Tony Wallin
Tucson
Ariz
Jung Yeon Lee
Lee
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