Hawks edge past Wild to set up possible Sharks rematch
The Chicago Blackhawks survived the Minnesota Wild in a rugged first round, answering questions about playoff mettle. They advance with momentum, relying on speed, depth, and solid goaltending from Corey Crawford, while facing potential foes San Jose or Detroit in the Western Conference semifinals.
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Saluki Baseball Field to Get Facelift at SIU
SIU Board of Trustees approved a $3.4 million renovation of Abe Martin Field this summer to build a new baseball stadium with synthetic turf, concourse, press box and lights. The renamed Richard Itchy Jones Stadium honors coach Richard Jones who led the Salukis to three College World Series appearances in the 1970s.
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Carterville earns 1A West Frankfort girls crown
Carterville Lady Lions win the Class 1A West Frankfort track title with 136 points led by four Meyer sisters first places. Madison Meyer wins 100 dash 13.02 and 200 dash 26.55 and long jump 17 feet. Miranda Meyer takes 100 hurdles 16.18.
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Nashville edges Chester for Sparta 1A sectional title
Nashville's girls win the Sparta Class 1A sectional with three event wins and depth, 99-96 over Chester. Easten Hoepker takes discus at 106-5 and Hannah Seeger clears 8-0 in pole vault. Chester coach Jason Alli notes late meet miscues altered the outcome while eight Nashville athletes qualified in seven events.
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