Saluki Basketball Signs Juco Guard Fillyaw as Hinson Builds Pool
SIU official signings add Marcus Fillyaw a 6-1 guard from Cloud County CC to 2013-14 roster joining seven other recruits led by coach Barry Hinson. The class includes Balogun Gibson Goodwin O'Brien Smithpeters and Verhines with two Rend Lake transfers and a walk-on.
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Cloud Co
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Three Rivers
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Melrose
Tenn
Sean O'Brien
Mundelein
Tyler Smithpeters
Harrisburg
Bronson Verhines
Rend Lake
Dawson Verhines
Sean O’brien
Hinson
Miners Defeat Salukis as Mercedes Leads Offense in Opener
Southern Illinois built a 4-1 lead before the Miners answered with three runs in the late innings. Mario Mercedes explained his approach after racking up three hits and two RBIs, while Cody Hall and Brandon Cunniff locked down relief to seal the win. Championship rings ceremony set for today prior to game two.
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Phil Butler
RBI
Southern Illinois
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Pinto
Mercedes
Cody Hall
Brandon Cunniff
SIU
Ken Henderson
Sam Coonrod
Coonrod
Matt Murphy
Salukis
Illinois State
MVC
Carbondale Upsets Marion to Claim Regional Soccer Title
Carbondale defeated Marion 2-1 to win the regional championship as coach Ortez Davis praised his young squad. Chairez opened scoring before halftime, and Morgan Geissler struck on a long pass for Carbondale while goalkeeper Ashley Moore stopped several Marion chances. Marion pressured late but fell short, ending its season at 17-3. Carbondale (8-8-2) advances to face the Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin winner at Mascoutah on Tuesday.
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Dickman
Moore
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Madeline Pool
Emma
Geissler
Salukis Fall as Redbirds Win On Senior Day
Illinois State edges Southern 4-2 as Zac Johnson and Eric Aguilera drive in runs after a rough first inning. Salukis honor nine seniors before the final Abe Martin Field game, with renovations and a new stadium planned thereafter.
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Todd Olinger
Hinshaw
Coonrod
Zac Johnson
Eric Aguilera
Mike T Memorial Tournament Set For May 25 In Carbondale
The third annual Mike T Memorial 5 on 5 basketball tournament runs from 1 to 5 pm May 25 at Attucks Park Carbondale. Four age groups appear 9 12 13 17 adults 18 plus and girls 13 plus. Contact Sally DeDecker 618 457 7603 Bobby McBride 618 305 3530 or Crystal Kellum 618 201 9923 for details and registration.
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Attucks Park
Carbondale
Sally DeDecker
Bobby McBride
Crystal Kellum
SIGA Junior Golf Tour Seeks Players Across Four Age Groups
Registration ongoing for the Southern Illinois Golf Association Junior Golf Tour featuring 16 summer tournaments culminating in the Junior Players Championship sponsored by Vogler Ford Mazda. Ages 10-18 divided into groups for boys and girls. contact SIGA at 618 985 9595 or visit sigagolf.org for details.
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Franklin County CC to Host 10th Ron Herrin Scramble
Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort hosts the 10th annual Ron Herrin Memorial Golf Scramble to benefit Morthland College basketball. An 18 hole four person team event starts at noon on June 7. Entry is 80 dollars per person including golf, cart, lunch and prizes. For details call 618-937-3020. The Southern
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Benton Tops ZAC 3 2 In 2A Du Quoin Regional
Benton beats ZAC 3 2 as Ethan Hughes drives in two runs and Nathaniel Higgins adds one run. Jelley suffers the loss while Head is the winning pitcher. Top hitters include Hughes 2 2 with a double, Higgins 1 3 RBI, Schimpf 2 4, and McPhail 2 3.
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Woodlawn edges Cisne to share Midland Trail title race
Cassandra Lueking drives in five runs and Paige Tufts along with Carly Ethridge add three each as Woodlawn beat Cisne 9 5 to tie for the Midland Trail Conference lead. Top hitters include Tufts 3 6 Williams 3 6 Payton Tufts 2 3 Omer 4 4 and Harlow 3 5. Woodlawn record 17 11 7 1 in Trail.
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Brentlinger
Williams
RBI
Payton Tufts
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Omer
Harlow
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