West Frankfort captures fifth district golf crown in six years
West Frankfort High School won its fifth district golf title in six years with a 318 team score at Franklin County Country Club. The Redbirds, now in Class A, led a tight field while Pinckneyville and Benton also finished in the top three. Top teams and individuals advance to the sectional at Clinton Hills in Belleville, as Highland won the Class AA district and Mount Vernon posted a school record 151 in the team score.
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Johnston
Greg Ward
Mike Karoski
Shawnee
Jay Connell
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Scott Johnson
Highland
Roger Young
Mount Vernon
David Seibert
Rob Blooemker
Devin Willie
Bobby Pavelonis
Harrisburg
Joe Mileur
Murphysboro
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Scott Saunders
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Marion
Rams
Scott Gill
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Unser earns third Indy 500 win after panel voids penalty
A USAC appeal panel ruled Bobby Unser’s one lap penalty on the 150th lap during the 500 was improperly assessed, preserving his victory while Mario Andretti remains vocal. Andretti may appeal to ACCUS or FIA and could pursue civil action, with Unser celebrating as a three time winner.
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New Mexico
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Minnesota Women to Join Big Ten Conference Effective Immediate
Minnesota announces its women's athletic program will join the Big Ten effective immediately. The school becomes the 10th member to accept the task force guidelines on conference reorganization as approved by the Council of Ten. The nine other members voted to affiliate at the joint Big Ten meetings August 3 to 5.
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Purdue Faces Illinois In Quest For Fourth Straight Win
Purdue seeks a conference win under coach Jim Young as Illinois visits West Lafayette. Illinois, led by quarterback Tony Eason with 986 passing yards, aims to exploit a potent offense and strong secondary. Illinois defense limited Minnesota and Illinois matches loom large for Big Ten lead plots.
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Texas Oklahoma gridiron shootout headlines weekend
The Red River matchup pits No.3 Texas at No.10 Oklahoma in Dallas as Switzer seeks two straight wins after a mixed start. Other ranked games include No.4 Pitt at West Virginia, No.5 North Carolina versus Wake Forest, and USC against Arizona as the top teams battle for conference momentum.
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Georgia Tech
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