Weekend IHSA re classification Lifts Track Drama
The IHSA re classification shifts Class 1A and 2A lines for girls track heightening weekend action. Benton and Herrin face new peers like Carbondale Mount Vernon and Marion while Carterville Chester push for strong showings as Southern Illinois eyes a renewed drought ending team effort. Pete Spitler notes standout qualifiers such as Sarah Goodale and Carbondale’s 400 relay amid anticipation.
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Herrin
Benton
Freeburg
Carbondale
Mount Vernon
Marion
Harrisburg
West Frankfort
Rangerettes
Salem
Sierra Catava
Kaitlyn Schutt
O’brien
Charleston
Walther Lutheran
Bloomington
Leah Orley
Courtney Smith
Walk-off win sends Carterville past Anna-Jonesboro in 2A regional
In a tight semifinals game at the Anna Jonesboro 2A regional, Carterville trails by a run entering the final inning but Meagan Moon delivers a two-run walk-off single off Amanda Conaway to push the Lady Lions to a 3-2 victory. Moon earlier ripped a hard line drive to center. Coach Brett Diel praised his players for handling the pressure.
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Jonesboro
Anna- Jonesboro
Carterville
Meagan Moon
Lady Lions
Moon
Amanda Conaway
Brett Diel
Stephen Rickers
Southern
Anna-Jonesboro
Hutchinson Power Lifts Johnston City in 2A Herrin Regional
In a 7 6 semifinal thriller Johnston City, led by C C Hutchinson whose 20th homer of the season gave a 7 6 edge over Herrin, clinched the win at City Park. Hutchinson, SIU Edwardsville signee, extended her career total to 54 while Goreville’s Taylor Odom also pursues the regional final. Indians catcher Jessa Thomas made a pivotal defensive play to seal the victory for a 22 13 record.
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Hutchinson
Herrin
Johnston City
City Park
SIU Edwardsville
Goreville
Taylor Odom
Indians
Scott Hutchinson
Jessa Thomas
Goreville Advances In Narrow 1-0 Regional Win
Goreville defeats Pope County 1-0 as Nate Webb tosses five scoreless innings allowing one hit and provides the lone run with a second inning steal and scoring on a fielding error. Pope County challenger Austin Ferrell keeps it tight early.
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Goreville
Nate Webb
Pope County
Webb
Shon Messmer
Blackcats
Austin Ferrell
Ferrell
Shawn Tripp
Messmer
Clay Shadowens
Alex Andros
State Girls Track Meet Opens At EIU With Strong Local Contingent
Carbondale's Sarah Goodale leads a powerful group into the state championships at Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Stadium. In Class 2A she competes in four events including hurdles and long jump, while Carterville sends 12 athletes in Class 1A with returnee Miranda Meyer in the 100 high and 300 low hurdles and multiple relays.
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Terriers
Greg Storm
Sarah Goodale
Carbondale
Carterville
Lady Lions
Eastern Illinois University
O’brien
Goodale
Sarah
Jessi Dryden
Harrisburg
Lyndsey Murray
Salem
Shaneiee Bufford
Kaliyah Cobb
Chrissa Harris
Miranda Meyer
Lori Brown
Haley Spolarich
Benton Rangers rally to beat Chester in 12-5 regional win
Benton erupted for six runs in the third inning to defeat Chester 12-5, advancing to the Du Quoin Class 2A baseball regional final for the fourth straight year. The top seed faces the winner of Du Quoin versus Sparta at 11 a.m. Saturday, while Chester’s 10 game win streak ended.
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du Quoin
Christopher Kays
Benton
Tyler Leffler
Rangers
Chester
Yellow Jackets
Sparta
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