Irish remain attractive to bowls despite rough stretch
Notre Dame, 9-1 under Tyrone Willingham, remains a sought after bowl candidate despite losses to Boston College and Navy. BCS officials and major bowls cite the Irish’s large fan base and national appeal, with scenarios hinging on a Rutgers win and USC results for a Rose or Fiesta Bowl berth.
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IHSA proposes shorter spring baseball and softball seasons
A proposal to cut baseball and softball seasons to seven weeks drew strong comments from area coaches. The change would shift starts to March 31 and end June 20, impacting seniors, summer leagues, and winter weather play. The IHSA Legislative Commission will hear proposals November 4 with votes on November 18 and school principals on November 25.
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Logan Lady Vols eye top finish at NJCAA volleyball nationals
Logan aims for sixth or better at the NJCAA national tournament as coach Ragan praises depth and potential. Key players include Jessica Roth with 166 digs, Shannon Winkeler 227 digs, Jenny Heimann 588 assists, and Megan Markwell 211 kills. Logan hopes to pair aggression with consistency and finish strong.
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Area schools asked to return winter sports data
The Southern Illinoisan requests information on area winter programs and asks basketball coaches to fax rosters, schedules, and surveys this week. Contact numbers are 618-457-2935 and 800-228-0429, x15085, with Friday deadline for the special basketball section.
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Detering: Anna Jonesboro football aims higher again
Detering outlines the Wildcats rebuilding arc from a 0-9 season to a playoff appearance, stressing offseason commitment and player buy in. He recalls early losses that narrowed the gap, the 1999 upset over Chester, and playoff clinchers that signaled progress. He accepts past mistakes, credits on the job learning, and remains determined to sustain high performance.
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SIU Volleyball Seeks Wins Over SMS and Wichita State
SIU enters weekend with 20-8 overall, 11-5 in the MVC, aiming to avoid tiebreaks at the conference championships. SMS sits second at 14-2, while Wichita State is 16-12, 9-7. Locke emphasizes defense, sharper passes, and blocking adjustments for each foe.
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