SIU Travels To Indiana For Women's Track Meet
SATURDAY SIU travels to Indiana University for a women's college track meet, Wichita State faces the Salukis in college baseball. Saluki softball continues MVC tournament action in Evansville Indiana. JUCO baseball Region 24 Tourney proceeds in Sauger. Prep STARS Hopkins goes 4 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs as Benton beats Johnston City 19 to 2.
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McKendree College lands Carterville star Michael Prince
Carterville senior Michael Prince signed to play football at McKendree College. The 5-foot-10 running back rushed for 1,334 yards and 19 touchdowns last season helping Lions win a Black Diamond Conference title and reach IHSA Playoffs, while adding 57 tackles at linebacker and MVP honors. He carries a 4.25 GPA.
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Salukis Fall In MVC Thriller On Eighth-Place Bunt
SIU softball led 1-0 entering the seventh as Creighton catcher Melanie Dorsey bunted harmlessly, but a misplayed ball on a routine play allowed Dorsey to score on a sequence that saw Jenny Doehring and Adie Wiefhaus misfire, sending SIU to the loser's bracket and Creighton to a 2-1 win.
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Vina breaks slump with grand slam in Cardinals win over Cubs
Fernando Vina hit a third career grand slam as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 ending a four game slide. J.D. Drew added a solo shot, Matt Morris earned his win with nine strikeouts in eight innings, while Jeff Fassero closed for the save. Carlos Zambrano struggled early, and Corey Patterson Moises Alou homered for the Cubs.
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Staple Seeks Release From Iowa State Letter of Intent
Damion Staple, a 6-9 forward from Southeastern Illinois College, signed with Iowa State over two weeks ago. After coach Larry Eustachy resigned amid a scandal, Staple asked SIC about releasing him to attend a different school, but Iowa State has not commented.
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Shockers halt SIU in weekend opener at Abe Martin Field
Wichita State improves to 3-9 in recent Valley play, while Southern Illinois University stumbles in Friday's opener. The Shockers win 5-3 at Abe Martin Field as SIU falters with self-inflicted errors.
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Goreville's Montgomery Drives Cubs Style Hitting Power
Goreville junior Danny Montgomery has become a focal point for the Blackcats as they balance fall and spring baseball. He went 6 for 9 with three home runs and five RBIs in his last three games, aided by batting cage work at Terry's Sporting Goods in Marion. Montgomery homered in four straight games and doubled last season’s total, while also earning a pitching win. His coach praised his work ethic and leadership, noting Goreville’s early-season struggles and Montgomery’s push to raise the team’s consistency.
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