Gowens Named SIU Assistant Swimming Coach
Tiffany Gowens appointed as assistant swimming and diving coach at Southern Illinois University. A former Texas A&M swimmer from 2001 to 2005, she won two Big 12 titles, set a school 400 meter freestyle record, earned NCAA All American honors, and most recently worked as Velocity Sports Performance operations coordinator in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Cardinals keep reliever Russ Springer on one year deal
The Cardinals signed 38-year-old reliever Russ Springer to a one year contract. Springer went 8-1 with a 2.18 ERA and appeared in 76 games, limiting hitters to a .181 average. His ERA ranked seventh among NL relievers and his 8 victories were a career best.
Farley avoids hype ahead of SIU at UNI Dome
Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley declines bulletin board material as SIU visits the UNI Dome on Saturday. He says the game will hype itself and won’t be amplified by comments. The matchup features SIU seeking momentum against a tough UNI defense in a key conference clash.
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Two undefeated Gateway teams meet in sellout clash
UNI, ranked third in the FCS coaches poll, is set to visit a sold out Panthers home arena in a high profile Gateway matchup that has Iowa buzzing. Panthers coach Farley downplays hype while acknowledging statewide interest prior to Saturday’s game.
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Marion Wildcats look to challenge at Class AA state golf meet
Marion girls golf seeks to surprise at Hickory Ridge as they defend their sectional title, led by senior Haley Sipe who shot 78. Coach Mary Thomason notes youth on the roster with sophomores Rushing and Hunt shaping a strong future, while Normal University High seeks two straight team crowns. The two-day state tournament begins Friday with practice rounds today.
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Massac County four-girl squad eyes repeat Class A golf title
Massac County women golfers head to Stone Creek Friday with four players to defend their Class A state crown after winning by two shots over Effingham St Anthony. Coach Kimberly Hille says the returning roster is different, yet the squad has shown consistency and drive.
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Lake Land tops Logan in GRAC volleyball clash
Lake Land College, powered by imports Kassia Pinto from Brazil, beat John A. Logan 30-16, 30-17, 30-22 in a Great Rivers Athletic Conference match. Logan coach Fae Ragan cited unforced errors and a late 10-4 third game run. Lake Land coach Jessica Hills noted a return to form after a nine-match win streak and aimed to start a new streak.
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