Detour of Faith: Pinckneyville Coach Leads Players to Memorial Stadium
Pinckneyville football coach Ted Rushing uses a surprise detour to Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois to inspire his playoff bound Panthers. The visit offered a tangible glimpse of a possible future after a season of doubt, culminating in a late season loss but a strengthened team spirit and faith for 2012.
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Benton’s Tyler Leffler grows into quarterback role
Benton standout Tyler Leffler leads the Rangers back to the playoffs for the first time since 2002. He has thrown for 1,787 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushed for 608 yards and 10 scores. The 6 foot 3, 160 pound senior drives the offense through two-a-days discipline. Leffler cites clear team goal as season progresses.
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Brewer named Boys Golfer of the Year by Southern Illinoisan
Marion junior Jaret Brewer's strong late-season push including regional sectional and state titles in Class 2A earns him the Boys Golfer of the Year honor. He credits mental approach and steady iron play, with improvement sparking his winning drive.
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Salukis Seek Consistency in Secondary to Close Gaps
SIU football notes show Saluki pass defense tops MVC with 12 deflections and four interceptions this season. Opponents struggle to run or pass consistently as five of eight foes rush under 125 yards and three post 250 passing yards.
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Cubs Begin Search For New Manager After Quade Departure
Theo Epstein, new president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, fired manager Mike Quade and began the search for a replacement. Epstein aims to hire a candidate matching his outlined profile as the team moves forward from Quade’s leadership.
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