Hearts back in state tourney after tough season
Effingham Hearts, led by coach Jim Maxedon, reach the Class AA state tournament for a second straight year despite major injuries and a depleted lineup. They face Wheaton Central in the opener after a 74-59 Supersectional win over East St. Louis Senior, with guard Chuck Keller playing through a broken nose.
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Syracuse Michigan NIT quarterfinal brawl at Carrier Dome tonight
Syracuse, snubbed by the NCAA, hosts Michigan in a National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal at the Carrier Dome. Michigan star Mike McGee leads a 19-10 team, while Syracuse, 15-11, relies on homecourt edge and Erich Santifer to sustain postseason success.
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Holy Cross
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Eldorado to face Metropolis in fourth meeting this season
Eldorado and Metropolis meet for the Class A girls sectional title in Cobden. Eldorado coach Wendy Kmucha notes familiarity can help or hurt as her team seeks a third win in four encounters after earlier one and ten point victories. Metropolis coach Cindy Almendinger aims to reverse two losses on Metropolis' home court.
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Versace signs another hotshot Voise Winters heads to Bradley
Voise Winters the Public League scoring leader announced he will attend Bradley University, joining fellow Chicago standout Mitchell Anderson as a Versace recruit. The 6'6" guard from Gage Park set league scoring records with 649 points in 14 games and 60-point single games, signaling Bradley's continued talent pipeline.
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Bradley
Dick Versace
Voise Winters
Winters
Gage Park
Versace
Mitchell Anderson
Anderson
Terry Hurley
Kelly
Englewood
Cavaletto Named New Salem High Athletic Director
John Cavaletto 40, Breese Mater Dei athletic director, is appointed Salem High School athletic director to replace Bob Eller who resigned for health reasons and parental complaints. Cavaletto has 12 years at Mater Dei as dean of students, assistant principal, and coach in basketball baseball and football. He will join Salem’s administrative staff with a $25,000 salary.
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Pinckneyville group to hold SKIP-Sports meeting
An organizational meeting for SKIP-Sports for Kids in Pinckneyville is set for 9 a.m. March 21 in Thomas Gym. Adults interested in organizing the group attend. Boys compete in flag football and wrestling while girls play softball and volleyball. Contact Gary Glenzy at 357-5013 for details.
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Thomas Gym
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NBA Standings and tournament draws from March news
Eastern and Western conference standings with division leaders, key results from Wednesday and upcoming schedule. Notable entries include Philadelphia, Boston, Milwaukee, Chicago, Dallas, Utah, Phoenix, and Seattle, plus NCAA and NIT tournament pairings and results with teams such as Virginia, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Kansas, and Indiana.
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White Sox sign Carlton Fisk to five year deal
Baseball news reports Chicago White Sox signing catcher Carlton Fisk to a five year contract. NBA notes New Jersey Nets name Larry Brown head coach effective at season end.
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Chicago White Sox
Carlton Fisk
National Basketball Association
NEW Jersey Nets
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Daytime ESPN Schedule Recaps NCAA and NBA Games
A compact listing of today’s sports slate with NCAA tournament matchups including Virginia versus Tennessee Brigham Young against Notre Dame and Kansas State versus Illinois. NBA games feature Chicago Bulls versus Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors versus San Diego Clippers. Additional programs include Sports Center and a taped Utah versus North Carolina NCAA game with teams to be announced.
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Forsch's Bat Lifts Cards Over Blue Jays In Spring Hit
Whitey Herzog weighed pitcher usage as Bob Forsch homered for a three run swing to power the St. Louis Cardinals past Toronto 6-2 in Grapefruit League action at Al Lang Stadium. Gene Tenace doubled and Tito Landrum sparked the rally before Forsch delivered. Dave Stieb allowed one run in four innings for Toronto.
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Terriers Host Wrestling Banquet at Giant City Lodge
Carbondale Community High School will hold a wrestling banquet at 6 30 p m Tuesday at Giant City Lodge to honor its team. The event is open to the public with a 6 25 dollar per person cost. Reservations by Monday at 457 2904 or 549 6782.
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Giant City Lodge
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