Marion Wildcats cruise past Mattoon to reach sectional final
Marion High School girls basketball defeated Mattoon 84-62 to advance to the Mount Vernon Class AA Sectional, led by Carol Absher 24 points June Lacy 18 and Teresa Robertson 18, with Kim Jones adding 14. Absher, Robertson and Lacy fueled a decisive 92- run as Marion improved to 20-3 and faces Belleville West next. Mattoon was hampered by Kim Maxey’s absence and Kristen Newman’s cold shooting, mustering 23 by Arnholt.
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North Carolina Alabama face off for NCAA title claim
In a season of upsets and balanced power, North Carolina and Alabama vie for the national crown. The two coaches, Allen Van Winkle and Mike Chamness, analyze East Midwest and West regions, with dark horse hopes for Kansas State Fresno State and Memphis State shaping the bracket.
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Eldorado Girls Rally To Beat Century In Sectionals
Eldorado coach Kmucha praised Rhonda Ego after the 5-3 guard scored a season high 20 points guiding Eldorado to a 79-52 sectional win over Century. Lisa Whitler added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Kelly Mason had 17 and Sue Vanhooser 10 for the Eagles who led 40-24 at halftime and secured the semifinal berth. Century’s Kathy Miller had 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Centurions closed the season 16-7. Massac County defeated Zeigler-Royalton 42-34 and earned a rematch with Eldorado at 7 p.m. Wednesday for the championship.
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Carlyle Indians reach Nashville sectional final in win over Benton
Carlyle Indians defeated Benton 57 to 44 to advance to the Nashville sectional final against Fairfield. Kathy Bullock scored 27 points as Carlyle held Benton to seven fourth-quarter points and relied on strong free throw shooting. Benton and Coulterville both end their seasons with losses and records noted.
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Shawnee Leads SICC All Star Selections In 10 Man Team
Shawnee College dominates with three players Jeff Williams Jer Ford and Sammie McFerren named to the All Southern Illinois Colleg e Conference squad chosen by league coaches. John A Logan Southeastern Illinois Rend Lake Kaskaskia also place two players each highlighted by Mike Murray as leading vote-getter and repeat selection.
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Benton's Hungate to play for Illini
Ed Hungate, a two time Southern Illinois Coaches Association All Star from Benton, will play football for the University of Illinois next season. Hungate, 6 3, 190 pounds, caught 21 passes for 300 yards as an end and made 42 solo tackles with 76 assists as a linebacker for the Rangers. Illini official Gary Horton said Hungate may be used at linebacker and praised his work ethic and family background. Tim Stanley from Flora also signed with Illinois.
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