Blaylock contract extension sparks questions in SIU softball
Sports writer Pete Spitler recalls SIU coach Kerri Blaylock’s unannounced two year extension and her November vow not to leave until the Salukis are forced out. He reflects on media scrutiny, past interviews, and the reporter-coach rapport built over years at MVC events.
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Benton Rangers eye stronger state showing in IHSA meet
Benton aims for a better finish at the Class 1A girls track state meet in Charleston after tying for 24th in 2010. Coach Andy Sloan notes a strong 13 event qualification including all four relays led by Sydney Potts Kaitlyn Schutt and Jenna Johnston. The Rangerettes won the Harrisburg sectional with 162 points and seek a different outcome from last year.
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Carterville, Anna Jonesboro roll to regional final in Vienna
Carterville tops Massac County 5-1 behind Sarah DaRosa seven strikeouts as Meredith Brown doubles and steals home. Anna Jonesboro bats early and cruises 8-1 over Vienna behind Lindsey Patterson, with Jayda Rendleman and Kendall Carter driving in runs. A-J and Carterville meet for the regional title at 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Harrisburg too much for Herrin in Johnston City regional
Harrisburg sophomore Ryne Roper dominated on the mound and at the plate as the Bulldogs beat Herrin 9-5 in the Class 2A Johnston City regional. Roper had eight strikeouts through seven innings, two home runs by the team including his 10th, and three hits overall. Logan Leverett and Caleb Thompson drove in runs, while Herrin’s Jared Daughtery and Toby Coffey provided late offense. Harrisburg advances to face the West Frankfort or Johnston City winner in the regional final.
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Salukis turn to Forsythe for MVC finish at Indiana State
Southern Illinois baseball drops into the final regular season series with lefty Cody Forsythe aiming for a perfect MVC record. Forsythe seeks his 9th win and an undefeated league mark since 2008 as SIU meets Indiana State at Sycamore Stadium with tournament seeds at stake.
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SIU salukis visit Indiana State in Terre Haute at Sycamore Stadium with three games set at 6 p.m. tonight 6 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday Live radio WVZA 105.1 FM Friday night WFRX 1300 AM Mike Reis will call the action via SIU Game Central live stats and internet audio/video on siusalukis.com SIU record 20 31 MVC while Indiana State sits 25 24 MVC 7 11.
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