SIU Baseball Softball Doubleheaders Highlight Weekend
In Murphysboro and across the region the SIRR Conference Meet and Eldorado and Goreville events headline a busy weekend. Prep softball features GEC and Vienna matchups while Johnston City and Carterville play road games. Rural hosts include Harrisburg, Benton, Herrin, and Trico with tournament play and doubleheaders beginning at noon.
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Rams announce camp details with visiting Bears
The St Louis Rams reveal training camp plans at Western Illinois University Macomb for July 28 to August 20. A three day session August 5-7 includes the Chicago Bears led by former Rams coordinator Lovie Smith. Scrimmages and joint practices highlight the event as coach Mike Martz stresses evaluation of young players.
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Racquetball legend Gudinas visits SIU Rec Center
Cheryl Gudinas, a racquetball legend and five time defending national champion, visited Southern Illinois University's Rec Center in Carbondale. Local physicist Mike Lydy, a top player, defeated her 11 7 in a 1 on 1 match, while Gudinas recovering from a fracture.
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Du Quoin pitcher Jaroski shines in 4-1 win over Zeigler
Dustin Jaroski struck out five and allowed six hits in seven innings to earn his third win in four decisions as Du Quoin beat Zeigler Royalton Christopher 4-1. The sophomore right-hander retired danger in the first and limited Z-A-C to one run, helping the Indians improve their record to 14-14.
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Hill weighs dual SIU athletic switch from Western Kentucky
Nick Hill, former Southern Illinoisan Player of the Year in two sports, may transfer to Southern Illinois University to pursue football or basketball. Recruited by Dennis Felton, Hill played basketball at Western Kentucky as a freshman, averaging 1.7 points in limited minutes. In high school at Du Quoin he posted 22.7 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 5.5 APG and 532 rushing yards, 1,620 passing yards with 18 TD and one interception.
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Lowery on the road as SIU basketball rebuild begins
New SIU men’s basketball coach Louis Lowery has spent almost all of his first month recruiting and traveling. He has moved from Champaign to Evansville and plans to return soon with his family, while locking in early signings including Matt Shaw Wesley Clemmons Tony Boyle and Josh Tabb. Possible transfers Nick Hill and Nick Rogers are also in discussion as the program rebuilds.
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