SIU ready for rematch with Alabama in regionals
No. 24 SIU and No. 16 Alabama meet for a berth in the NCAA Region 8 final after splitting in February on the Tuscaloosa field. SIU’s Amy Harre and Alabama’s lineup are praised for pitching and power as both teams push toward the NCAA tournament.
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SIU Hitter Juggle Helps Team in NCAA Roundup
SIU hitters mix lineup to ride hot streak as Illinois edges Georgia Tech 5-3 and Alabama shells Southern 10-1 in five innings. Damico drives first NCAA tourney run for SIU while Georgia Tech’s Sallinger no-hits Stanford to advance.
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Salukis
Kerri
Carbondale
Salukis top Stanford in opener to sharpen title chase
SIU pitcher Harre limited Stanford to four runs while striking out four and walking one. Katie Jordan drove in three with a two run double as SIU built a 4-0 lead and never looked back. The Salukis finished with 11 hits and balanced scoring as every starter contributed in the win over Stanford in the tournament.
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Ilinois
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Katie Louis
Haley Viefhaus
Maria Damico
Addie Viefhaus
Damico
Kelly Creek
Creek
Liu
Kerri
Pac-10
Marion athletes chase state meet in Charleston meet
Chrisman returns to state with surprising speed as Owens places ninth last year in the 800. Murphysboro’s Burks wins the long jump and 100 dash while qualifying the 800 relay. Marion’s Robertson misses the shot put final by inches after fumbling a big throw. Two top finishes per event earn Charleston state meet trips starting May 23.
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Murphysboro
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Benton girls claim sectional title and push toward state
Harrisburg reports Benton sectional victory led by Malkovich and Webb with no seniors on the roster. Sweetin, Hogue, Lampley, and Johnson delivered top finishes in jumps and hurdles, while Dee Dee Hiller, Riley Seets, Brittney Lane and others clinched state berths for Massac County, Hamilton County, and area schools.
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Harrisburg
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Josha Roberts
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Krystal Christian
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Abby Rankin
Lisa Jones
Autumn Shriver
Mary York
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