by Steve Dunford
The Benton Rangers ended their 1929 campaign falling to the Johnston City Indians, 29-28 in the Harrisburg Sectional. The Rangers were coached by H.B. Tabor, finished their campaign with a 21-7 record. It sounds like JC went for the two point conversion in the last seconds, instead of kicking the extra point.
Johnston City was coached by LaRue VanMeter. They were 31-3 on the season defeating Champaign 30-21 in the title game. I remember their old gym had 1929 State Champs painted on one end of the floor.
Harrisburg Sectional
Johnston City 20-15 Harrisburg
Pinckneyville 42-18 Simpson
Benton 32-20 Anna
Johnston City 21-15 Pinckneyville
Johnston City 29-28 Benton
JOHNSTON CITY (29): Davidson 12, Hafell 6, Suduris 6, Pierce 2, Baline 2, Groves 1.
BENTON (28): Mundy 11, Foulk 9, Manis 5, Henry 2, Eskew 1.
1928-29
Quarterfinals
Champaign (H.S.) 43, Mt. Carmel 30
Freeport (H.S.) 30, Wheaton (H.S.) 28
Peoria (H.S.) 27, Witt 18
Johnston City 14, Lincoln 9
Semifinals
Champaign (H.S.) 40, Freeport (H.S.) 24
Johnston City 19, Peoria (H.S.) 15
Third Place
Freeport (H.S.) 27, Peoria (H.S.) 15
Championship
Johnston City 30, Champaign (H.S.) 21
McMahon made the announcement on social media earlier this week.“I am very excited to announce my commitment to Maryville University (Maryville University Baseball) to continue my athletic and academic career! I would like to thank: my family, friends, all of my teammates and my coaches who have helped me get to this point in my career!
