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Softball Recap: Murphysboro has no trouble against Frankfort
In what's become a running theme this season, Murphysboro gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. Everything went their way against the Frankfort Redbirds as the Murphysboro Red Devils made off with a 17-4 victory. Winning may never get old, but Murphysboro sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
A Saluki Softball Watch Party is set for Friday, May 17
The SIU Alumni Association and Saluki Sports Properties are hosting a watch party on the patio at Buffalo Wild Wings in Carbondale so fans can cheer on the SIU softball team in the NCAA Tournament. The Salukis are scheduled to take on the California Golden Bears at the Baton Rouge...
Bears power past Salukis 11-4
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Missouri State Bears powered their way past Southern IllinoisThursday, 11-4. That gave retiring coach Keith Guttin his 1,395th victory of his 42-year career. A good start to coach g’s good bye weekend. Missouri State bashed out three home runs in the victory. The last in the eighth inning by Taeg Gollert was his […]
Softball Game Recap: Dongola Takes a Loss
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Dongola can now relate to. They lost 13-4 to the Egyptian Pharaohs on Monday. Dongola's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. For Egyptian's part, Rayah Huffman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's...
Air Race Classic Ready for Launch
On June 18, teams of women pilots from across the U.S. will take off from Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH) in Carbondale, Illinois, for the 47th annual Air Race Classic. The competition promotes skill over speed along the course that measures 2,610 sm. The race is set to end June 21 at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) in Loveland.
Baseball Game Preview: Murphysboro Heads Out
The Murphysboro Red Devils are on the road again on Thursday to play the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. Murphysboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. Murphysboro will head into Saturday's match hoping to keep the good times rolling: they...
Softball Recap: Goreville takes down Egyptian in a playoff battle
With a playoff game on the line, Goreville rose to the challenge on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Egyptian Pharaohs a 17-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for Goreville as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak. Breanna (Brea) Suits made a...
Soccer Game Preview: Freeburg Takes on Carbondale
The Freeburg Midgets will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Carbondale Terriers at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard. Freeburg is on a roll after a...
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