Prep basketball, football and pro games wrap up on schedule
The holiday prep basketball tournaments conclude today with boys and girls championships while McKendree football visits Northwestern Oklahoma State in NAIA quarterfinals. Division I AA playoffs open with Eastern Illinois at Western Illinois and Murray State at Western Kentucky. Bears vs Packers renews rivalry Sunday as Rams seek playoff life in Philadelphia. Nearby high school action includes Du Quoin Lebanon Trico and Vianney tournaments Monday and a wrestling quad at Herrin. SIU women travel to Tennessee State Wednesday.
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Altoff
Du Quoin Falls In 3A Final To Immaculate Conception
Du Quoin led 14-0 but failed to sustain offense as Elmhurst Immaculate Conception staged a second half rally, reclaiming the Class 3A title 21-14 at Memorial Stadium. Coach Al Martin praised his seniors while IC coach Bob Cozzi credited better execution and teamwork. Campbell contributed 67 yards and key blocks in IC's comeback.
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du Quoin
al Martin
Indians
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Immaculate Conception
Knights
Jack Campbell
Bob Cozzi
Campbell
Cozzi
Promised Land
Tribe defense wears down CHAMPAIGN Du Quoin in title game
Du Quoin led 14 0 but IC defense wore down the Indians gaining control late. IC adjusted and maintained time of possession while Du Quoin punter Derek Beard Way kicked more than usual as the Knights kept the game within reach in the Class 3A title clash.
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du Quoin
Derek Beard
Luke Scaglione
Champaign
Indians
Champaign — du Quoin
Derek Beard _ Way
Knights
Bob Cozzi
Immaculate Conception Shuts Out Du Quoin 21 14
Indians seize 14-0 lead in first quarter but SC rallies to win. Driscoll 42 0 over Mount Carmel in 3A title game. Aledo tops Carthage 41 40 after overcoming 18 point second half deficit and stopping late two point try. South Beloit crushes El Paso 50 22 as Shipley throws four TD passes and El Paso fumbles five times.
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Matt Mahaney
Driscoll
Golden Aces
Aledo
Carthage
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el Paso
Jered Shipley
Chiefs
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