Carterville Girls win sectional title in tight state bid
Miranda and Madison Meyer lead Carterville as Aurora Breedan dominates 800 and 1600. West Frankfort presses hard but the Lady Lions clinch the sectional with nine events qualifying for state at Eastern Illinois University. Team scores show Carterville 136 to West Frankfort 117 with multiple finals and relays advancing.
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Nashville edges Chester to claim sectional track crown
Nashville holds off Chester by a narrow margin as Chelsea Miller and Brittney Burmester lead winners. Chester standout Dar Bindel anchors a winning 4x400 relay and qualifies in four events, while Nashville delivers strong showings in long jump, sprints, and relays en route to the Class A state meet at Eastern Illinois University.
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Pinckneyville
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Deanna Deterding
Hurdies
Erin Johnson
Trenton Weselin
Jessica Jump
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Karley Schley
Cherree Miller
Sydney Thompson
Rea Bud
Savannah Ames
Garcia Blazes to Lead as Woods Stays Close at Sawgrass
Sergio Garcia fires a 7-under 65 in the final group with Tiger Woods at the Players Championship. Garcia belts seven straight one of six birdies in a row, matching his best Sawgrass score to grab a one stroke lead over Woods, who posts a 67.
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Cahokia wins South Seven title in roundup of meet
Defending state champ Cahokia ran away with the South Seven Conference meet title, with Mount Vernon second and Carbondale third. Tayvonne Landry led Carbondale with runner up finishes in the 400 and 200. Ry Schmidt stood out for Carbondale with a shot put third and discus second. Marion’s Carson Cash placed third in triple jump, and Conner Jackson won discus for all-conference honors. Team scores list Cahokia first at 191, Mount Vernon second, Carbondale third, Marion fourth, Centralia fifth.
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Terriers
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Micah Cherry
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Blackhawks poised after solid showing and playoff optimism
The Hawks appear to be the more talented team and can improve beyond their Minnesota game. If they play their game they’ll be OK and their confidence grows from winning the series. Playoff hockey remains unpredictable and exciting as ever.
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Sisk commits to McKendree Bearcats bowling team
Carbondale High School senior Rachel Sisk signed to bowl for McKendree University in Lebanon this week. She placed second in the South Seven Conference Meet and claimed the 2011 league title, bowled a 2011 perfect game against Mount Vernon, and helped McKendree reach the Intercollegiate Team Championships for the ninth straight year. The Bearcats previously finished national runners-up in 2007 and 2010.
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McKendree University
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Fundraising doubleheader supports Karli Cowsert
A softball doubleheader today between Galatia and Anna Jonesboro raises funds for Hardin County player Karli Cowsert and her family after her leukemia diagnosis. Games start at 11 a.m. at Galatia High School.
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Hardin County
Karli Cowsert
Cowsert
Galatia High School
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