Blondis and Searchs make state officiating history in Illinois
Benton's Blondis and Chester's Searchs became the first father son pair to officiate state boys basketball tournament games. Bobby Blondi worked the Breese Central versus Hales Franciscan quarterfinal, while his father Bobby Blondi officiated the 1966 finals. Ted Search Sr and Ted Search Jr also contributed to the event across different finals and semifinals. The IBCA announced first second third and fourth team All State selections with multiple players from Robinson, St. Anthony, Warrensburg Latham, Teutopolis and other area schools. Local crews covered the games from Carbondale to Champaign with a mix of private and public school teams competing.
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Benton
Blondis
Chester
Searchs
Bobby Blondi
Breese Central
Chicago Hales Franciscan
Bobby
Ted Search Sr
Champaign
Huff Gym
Pinckneyville
Rockford East
Ted Jr
Assembly Hall
LaGrange Lyons
East Moline United
Robert Smith
Carrier Mills
Kyle Hines
Waterloo Gibault
Lance Stemler
Robinson
Tyson Schnitker
Steve Stoll
Northridge
Josh Lawrence
Ashton-Franklin
All-State honors for area girls basketball players named
Champaign News-Gazette selects Kassie Drew and Laura Rudolphi from the area for the All-State team with Drew as the state's leading scorer at 30.3 ppg. Second team highlights Katie Hashheider and Kerry Rapp. Special Mention goes to Boldt and York. numerous Honorable Mention players listed. Carbondale hosts Parent Appreciation night at 6 p.m. with door prizes and coupons. Marion Softball League seeks team signups. meeting March 31 at Walt's Pizza. Grace Christian School posts three NACA National Tournament victories advancing to quarterfinals.
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Champaign
Anna Jonesboro
Kassie Drew
Carlyle
Laura Rudolphi
Champaign News-Gazette
Drew
Katie Hashheider
Okanville
Kerry Rapp
Centralia
Mount Vernon
Rachel Boldt
Nashville
April York
Jessica Bonifield
Carterville
Tara Borowiak
Bethany Borrenpohl
Bethany Davidson
West Frankfort
Heather Elders
Herrin
Brandi Funburg
Goreville
Morgan Johnson
Benton
Jessica Minnick
Carmi-White County
Sammi Pitts
Anna-Jonesboro
Rachel Rednour
Sparta
Julie Sweetin
Marion
Walt’s Pizza
Dayton
SIU divers compete at Zone D in Austin for NCAA bids
Jake Sinclair led four SIU divers in the 1-Meter at the Zone D Diving Meet in Austin with 518.15 points, followed by Adam Peper 497.70 David Likar 490.25 and Devin Atkins 479.50. Brice Dumais of SMU won with 654.40. Four Salukis seek NCAA bids though none qualified, with 20 divers aiming for top three on one board or top seven overall to reach the NCAA Championships March 27-29.
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Austin
Texas
Jake Sinclair
Southern Illinois University
Sinclair
Adam Peper
David Likar
Devin Atkins
Brice Dumais
Southern Methodist University
SIU
Missouri
Texas A&m
SMU
SMS
Texas Christian
Saluk Reveals Relaxed Mindset Before Postseason
Saluk expresses relief after a tough run and prepares for a pep rally as SIU remains calm about the looming postseason. Williams notes no controllable factors, while Warren adds a day by day stance. The Salukis returned to Carbondale to practice, focusing on readiness for NCAA or NIT routes. Weber urges the team to practice hard, signaling confidence in their bid.
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Williams
Warren
Carbondale
Weber
Tug McGraw Diagnosed With Brain Cancer in Clearwater
A source told the AP that Tug McGraw has brain cancer with doctors finding at least two tumors in Clearwater. Additional tests were ordered to confirm the diagnosis as experts evaluated operability and treatment options for the former star pitcher.
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Clearwater, Fla
Tug McGraw
Associated Press
Cairo Pilots Top Lisle 73 52 In Close State Clash
Cairo pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Lisle 73-52 as Deovannta Williams led Cairo with 18 points on four dunks and 8-of-9 shooting. Pierre Parker scored 21 for Lisle and grabbed 13 rebounds but the Lions stalled late while Cairo used size and patient offense to pull clear. Cairo shot 50 percent, Lisle 41 percent, and Cairo held a 22-18 edge on the boards.
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Lisle
Pierre Parker
Cairo
Mark D’amico
Anthony Mackins
Deovannta Williams
Baldwin
Mike Doxie
Brandon Childs
Gary Williams
Seville Bell
Jeff Robinson
Lions
D’amico
Hales Franciscan advances past Breese Central in Class A tourney
Jerod Haynes scores 18 as No. 6 Hales Franciscan tops Breese Central 65-47 in Peoria quarterfinals. The Spartans, 25-6, trailed by 11 but fueled a 17-2 run led by Haynes en route to a semifinal versus Warrensburg-Latham. Nate Minney adds 17 points, Nathan Hood 12.
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Peoria
Jerod Haynes
Chicago Hales Franciscan
Breese Central
Spartans
Haynes
Hales
Warrensburg-Latham
Nate Minney
Nathan Hood
Spartan
Mount Carroll
Auburn
Jeremy Haas
Warrensburg
Latham
Cissna Park
Andy Calmes
Calmes
Salukis softball unveils state of the art complex attract recruits
SIU softball opens a new stadium with a press box, concessions, training rooms, and fenced bullpens improving home field edge. Coaches credit upgraded facilities for recruiting gains and alumni pride, noting fan turnout at dedication and players' excitement to play in a premium venue.
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Blaylock
Salukis
Brechtelsbauer
Evansville
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Central Illinois
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Rock Falls
Shawn Poppie
Matt Schumacher
Teutopolis
Tom Parrish
Nauvoo-Colusa
Adam James
Tremont
Lance Rowell
Josh Tabb
Century
Adam Buehne
Adam Wilk
Paris
Jason Rives
Trenton
Justin Barrington
Kyle Smith
Derrick Hoene
T.j.dosch
Jason Shirley
Farina South Central
Kenny George
Chicago Latin
Ryan Franlini
Zach
Breese Mater Dei
Gary London
Stan Eagleson
Warrensburg- Latham
CPCI
Peoria Civic
Jerome Randle
Justin Steffan
Warrenburg
Wes Littrell
WNSV
WHCO
WQRL
du Quoin
WDQN
Civic Center
HSA
Im.gordillo
Thesouthern.com
News-Gazette
Carbondale Middle School
Shoe Carnival
Domino’s Pizza
Harry Schulz, Jr
SIU Briers
Fayetteville, Ark
Jeff Young
Fayetteville
Ark
Young
Saluk
McGraw
State
Jim.gordillo
Thesouthern
Roman Wright
Lisle Mike Doxie
Hales Whips
Blaylock and Company
Powers That Be
Paul
Kowalczyk
Adie Wiefhaus
Wiefhaus
Marta
Viefhaus
Harre
Kerri
Beca
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