Dunbar Signs With SIU Salukis From Herrin
Herrin pitcher Cody Dunbar signed with Southern Illinois University to join the Salukis in the Missouri Valley Conference. The 6-2 right hander, who played multiple sports at Herrin, expressed excitement about reaching Division I and working toward a pro goal while adjusting to stronger collegiate hitters after a sprained left ankle limited his season.
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Harrisburg
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Kyle Schwartz
SIU
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Koering Joins SIU Staff With UMKC and Iowa Ties
Susan Koering brings coaching experience from UMKC and college playing days at Iowa. She expresses excitement to join SIU and work with the front court and recruiting. Eikenberg credits Koering for impact and team success at UMKC.
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Panthers pull off win to keep SIRR title hopes alive
Pinckneyville edges Nashville 3-2 as pitcher Malany battles through a strained back. Krystal Stein and Allie Borowiak doubled scoring runs for Nashville, while Pinckneyville used timely hits and errors to clinch at least a share of the conference crown. If Nashville loses the rescheduled 16 inning game, Pinckneyville could claim the title outright.
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Tracie Schmale
Allie Borowiak
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Mallory Ruggles
Borowiak
Wright
Pinckneyville
Sparta
Logan takes share of GRAC with comeback win over SWIC
Logan defeated Southwestern Illinois 10th inning victory, earning a share of the GRAC title with Olney Central as Gurley struck out five and Richardson belted a late three run homer to turn a 8-4 deficit. The Volunteers advance as Region 24 top seed to host Rend Lake in a noon Saturday doubleheader.
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Tillman death shifts view of war and fame
LES WINKELER reflects that Pat Tillman’s death ends the anonymity of flag draped coffins at Dover. He argues war is hell not a game, reshaping views on Vietnam era myths and modern athletes. The piece urges recognition of individual humanity beyond fame and fortune.
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Carbondale Summer Basketball Camps Announced
Coach Jim Miller outlines Carbondale Community High School camps June 7 to 10 and July 5 to 7 with two sessions for younger and older students plus a shooting camp. Tuition is 50 dollars and includes a shirt and awards. Contact numbers and pickup at the CCHS Athletics Office provided.
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