Coulterville Girls Golf Secures State Berth In Surprise Run
Coulterville girls led by sophomores Megan and Braidy Hood finish second at the Nashville Sectional at Mount Vernon’s Green Hills Golf Club to earn a team spot in the state finals at Illinois State University. Coach Susan Watt calls the result unbelievable as Coulterville rivals larger AA schools. Individual qualifiers include Kelly Gerlach and Danielle Kaufman among others.
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Friday Night Gridiron Thrills Across Three Area Teams
The playoff-bound teams Pinckneyville Sparta and Harrisburg fought hard with Du Quoin edges Pinckneyville 26-19 in a penalty heavy contest. Sparta dodged Chester 28-21 while Harrisburg led West Frankfort at halftime before the Redbirds stayed unbeaten. Mount Vernon rallied to a 27-26 win over Cahokia as Anna-Jonesboro star Adam Casper discusses growing fan support and leadership changes. Jim Gordillo chronicles regional action from thesouthern.com.
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du Quoin
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Jordan Campanella
Terrence Spillers
al Martin
Bulldogs
Chester
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West Frankfort
Redbirds
Daniel Jewett
Mount Vernon
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Cahokia
Anna- Jonesboro
Adam Casper
Anna-Jonesboro
Wildcats spike to success with Drew leading a defense heavy rotation
Calabrese’s six player lineup features Tori Kraatz and Torie Smith at setters with Sabrina Criswell and Sammi Pitts in back row and Kassie Drew delivering leadership and over half of the team’s kills. Smith and Kraatz praised as best setters, while Drew credits teammates as the catalyst for a dramatic turnaround and postseason goals remain on the board.
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Anna Jonesboro Defeats Chester to Clinch SIRR Mississippi Title
Anna Jonesboro swept Chester 15-2 15-5 as Kassie Drew led with four kills and Sammi Pitts added four for the Lady Wildcats who claim the SIRR Mississippi crown with a 21-6 season and 9-0 league mark. Chester’s junior varsity won. Nashville beat Du Quoin 15-8 15-5 with Tara Borowiak eight kills and April York seven. Bethany Harre dished 24 assists. Sparta topped Pinckneyville 15-2 15-5 as Ashlee Rulevish and Amanda Harrawood led the Panthers. Benton defeated Harrisburg 15-7 15-12 led by Morgan Johnson eight kills. Murphysboro beat West Frankfort 15-7 15-3 as Renee Luster and Kathryn De Wulf fueled the offense. Herrin topped Massac County 15-3 15-5 with Caitlin Minor seven kills. Marion beat Mount Vernon 15-3 15-2 as Heather Robertson and Meredith Ashe contributed.
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Massac County
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Lady Tigers
Winkelers Cliched Ending Sparks Playoff Fun
Les Winkeler notes the routine of predicting winners relies on clichés and routine games, while playoffs promise unpredictable, evenly matched matchups that defy expectations. He hints at missed calls this week and invites readers to follow The Southern sports section.
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Carmi-White County earns runner up at regional finals
Carmi-White County finishes second with a 320 at the Alton regional behind Alton Marquette. Caleb Hughes leads Carmi with 77, followed by Bolerjack 78 and Hosick 80, while Murphysboro’s Greg Schuh struggles with a 91 and no local teams advance to the state finals.
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Eldorado
Aaron Pickering
Harrisburg
Ryan Pena
Massac County
Brian McDonough
Chester
Zach Rednour
Okanville
Carmi — Hughes
Bolerjack
Hasi
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