One-sided rivalry: S-V-W-W Red Devils pound CZR Bearcats

September 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/sports/20170923/one-sided-rivalry-sesser-valier-red-devils-pound-czr-bearcats

SESSER, IL – (Richard Blakely – Benton News.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

There have been some heavyweight battles between Franklin County rivals, Christopher and Sesser-Valier, in years past. Friday’s game wasn’t one of them.

Payton Rock finished the game with 152 yards rushing on five carries and scored twice. As a team, the Red Devils amassed 336 yards on 37 carries. Smith and Basso also combined for 138 yards passing with three touchdowns, all going to Kiselewski.

The Bearcats totaled negative rushing yards. However, quarterback Bryce Pratt was 14-31 passing for 198 yards and one interception.

Filed Under: Christopher High School Sports, High School Sports, Sesser-Valier High School Sports, Sports, Zeigler-Royalton High School Sports

NASCAR Owners Issue Stern Warning After NFL Players Kneel

September 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/09/24/nascar-owners-warn-drivers-about-national-anthem-protests-nfl

(Fox News.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below)

The “Star-Spangled Banner” was not protested by members of the NASCAR community during their Cup series race outside Concord, N.H. this weekend.

Part of the explanation may come from the strict warning several team owners gave in the wake of both comments by President Trump and exhibitions by NFL players.

NASCAR icon Richard Petty, a former driver and current team owner, told the AP that he wouldn’t accept any protest of our nation’s colors.

 

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Salukis test FBS Memphis, but fall 44-31

September 24, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by John Lock – siusalukis.com

SIU quarterback Sam Straub throws out of the pocket over a Memphis defender

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Southern Illinois football team gave a highly touted Memphis team a fight, but the Salukis ultimately fell short, 44-31. SIU had a 21-17 lead at halftime, but Memphis outscored SIU 17-3 in the third quarter and held on for the win.

“I was proud of our guys,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said. “We didn’t come down here just to be proud of our effort and play it close and feel good. Really, we’ve never questioned this team’s effort. We knew they were going to come out here and play hard. They wouldn’t be travelling if they weren’t a guy that commits and plays hard and battles.”

Memphis was a 30-point favorite after beating nationally-ranked UCLA last weekend, and the Tigers came into the game ranked No. 31 in the FBS in both major polls. But Southern Illinois (2-1) dominated the Tigers in the first half. SIU rolled 78 yards on the opening drive of the game to set the tone. At the end of the first quarter, SIU had outgained Memphis 167-27.

“We started out hot. We just have to finish,” SIU safety Ryan Neal said. “That’s the thing about it. We’ve got to come out the canon and keep it on them. That’s the way you play the game.”

Memphis (3-0) controlled the second quarter and took a 17-14 lead; but with less than two minutes remaining before halftime, Sam Straub guided a five-play, 65-yard touchdown drive in less than a minute. Darrell James broke a tackle on the 33-yard touchdown reception, his second of the half. SIU led at the break, 21-17.

The Tigers won the game in the third quarter. They got the ball first and scored within 90 seconds. After an SIU 3-and-out, they scored again, this time a field goal to take a 27-21 lead.

Then, Southern controlled the ball for nearly nine minutes on its next possession, converting two fourth downs on a 16-play drive. But Memphis held Southern to a field goal, then immediately returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to take a 34-24 lead, its biggest of the game, with five second left in the quarter.

“On that drive, we only got three. Then they housed the kickoff. That’s tough to respond from, but I was happy with the way that we continued to come back and finish for four quarters,” Hill said

Memphis added a field goal to take a 37-24 lead, but the Salukis nearly came back to win anyway. Straub finished a 13-play drive with a touchdown pass to Jaylon Graham with five minutes to go. Southern’s defense appeared to get a defensive stop–which would have given SIU the ball back with a chance to win–but a facemask penalty was called on the play. Memphis took advantage of the break and punched in the touchdown to set the final score at 44-31.

The script felt familiar for SIU. Southern hasn’t been blown out of a game against an FBS opponent since a 35-3 loss at Illinois in 2010. But despite being close in every game since (SIU has outgaining its FBS foes cumulatively over those seven games), SIU fell to 0-7 in the so-called “guarantee games.” What this game in particular showed was that the Salukis can compete with a top-30 team in all of college football.

“We both put on our pads the same way. We both put on our helmets the same way. We both play football the same way. It really doesn’t matter,” Straub said of the FCS vs. FBS matchups. “We just try to come out here and compete and give it our all.”

Straub threw four touchdowns in the loss. Connor Iwema caught nine passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, and Raphael Leonard caught six passes for 70 yards. Defensively, Ryan Neal led the team with 10 tackles. Cody Crider(9), Kyron Watson (8 and a TFL) and Jeremy Chinn (7) also had big days on defense.

Southern Illinois opens conference play next weekend at home against Northern Iowa on Family Weekend. The Salukis are trying to snap a three-game losing streak against the Panthers. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., and tickets are available at SIUSalukis.com or by calling 877-SALUKIS.

 

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Rangers dominate the Redbirds on their homecoming

September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

WEST FRANKFORT, IL –  My thoughts on this game were if Hamilton Page would pass for 250 yards plus the Benton Rangers would come away with the victory.  In my very unofficial stats he was 26-34 and passed for 323 yards, he also had 63 yards rushing on the afternoon.

FCHS homecoming queen Cali Wright presiding over Yesterday afternoon’s parade

The Rangers took advantage of five West Frankfort turnovers in the first half, and raced to a 28-0 lead at halftime, and went on to defeat the West Frankfort Redbirds this afternoon 47-14 this afternoon at Johnson Field in West Frankfort.  It was the 104th time these two teams have met, and I know it is about even over the years.  Benton has won the last three, and nine out of the last eleven.  It was also homecoming in West Frankfort,

On the first drive of the game the West Frankfort defense came out with some intensity as Benton was held to a six play drive, with Blake Engler picking up a big sack of Page rolling out of the pocket on 4th down and seven.

West Frankfort on the second play of their drive fumbles and gives the ball right back to the Rangers.

On a seven play drive Hamilton Page runs it in from seven yards at the 7:45 mark to put the Rangers on the board.  The extra point from Ian McMahon was good to put the Rangers up 7-0.

WF then gives it right back to Benton on the second play of the drive on another fumble.  The Redbirds get a quick stop.

After the Redbirds get the ball right back their ground game was effective.  On the first play of the drive QB Connor Eaton found Kyle Hammers for a 31 yard pass right off the bat.  That was the only yards the Redbirds would get in the air the rest of the day.  The Redbirds grind it out using their running game in eight more plays to  run out the clock in the first quarter with the score still being 7-0 Benton.

Immediately after the teams change sides, Eaton throws an interception.  A penalty riddled drive that was featured by a 36 yard run by Hamilton Page and the Redbirds take over own downs.

It then looks like WF is in business again with their ground game.  On the fifth play of the drive there is a Redbird fumble and Neal Carlton recovers deep in West Frankfort territory.

The Rangers have a quick three play drive with Page scoring another rushing touchdown with 5:26 to go in the first half.  The kick from McMahon was good to put the Rangers up 14-0.

The second play of the next drive, Connor Eaton was then intercepted  by Ty Gordon.

On a seven play drive Page has another run from five yards around the three minute mark of the first half, McMahon hits the extra point and it is 21-0 Benton.

On the first play of the next West Frankfort possession, Eaton is intercepted by Caleb Pemberton.  Then Page finds Cade Thomas for a 25 yard touchdown pass at the 1:28 mark of the first half.  The kick by McMahon was good and both teams go to the locker room with Benton up 28-0.

On the opening kickoff, Kyle Hammers has an awesome return that puts the Redbirds at the Ranger 15.  Madison Allen scores on a six yard run to get the Redbirds on the board.  The extra point failed and at the 10:44 mark of the third quarter, the score was 28-6, Rangers.

Page goes to the air and finds Joey Craig in the end zone on a very quick four play drive that Benton went to the air on.  The extra point was no good, and at the 9:51 mark of the 3Q the score was 34-6 Benton.

The teams exchange drives at West Frankfort puts together a good drive, Benton and West Frankfort exchange three and outs.

A punt that looked like it was from a Ranger deflection, gives Benton very good field position at the 22.  Blane Pankey rushes it in from the Redbird 18. The Kick from McMahon was good and the Rangers expanded the lead to 41-6 at the 3:45 mark of the third quarter.  It was starting to shape up like things could begin to get very ugly, and continuous clock was coming down the pike.

When the Redbirds get the ball back, Madison Allen rushes in for a 66 yard touchdown run on the third play of the drive.  Brendan Johnson runs in the two point conversion and the Redbirds cut into the huge Ranger lead 41-14.

Early in the 4th quarter, Hamilton Page rushes it in from the 18 to put the Rangers up 47-14, and that was the final on the afternoon.  Both teams began to mix and match starters and subs the rest of the way.

Benton Coach Bob Pankey had this to say about this afternoon’s win, “I can’t say enough about out our kids.  I thought they responded and bounced back well from last  week (the loss against Herrin). This group of seniors has played at a high level and in big games in multiple sports.” 

He also commented how receiver Bailey Hopson came up big for him and how he has improved throughout the year

West Frankfort Coach Brian Beery had this to say about this afternoon’s loss. “We did not execute, it is simple as that. They are a senior led team and they played like seniors.  We are a sophomore and junior led team and we played like sophomores and Juniors. 

Benton and West Frankfort have identical records of 1-1 in the SIRR Ohio, and 3-2 overall.  Benton hosts the Harrisburg Bulldogs on Friday, who were 34-14 winners at Massac County last night.  West Frankfort Travels to Murphysboro on Friday who fell to the Herrin Tigers 42-6 last night.

In the other game this afternoon the Vienna-Goreville Eagles defeated the Edwards County Lions, 19-13.

SCORE BY QUARTERS

Benton (3-2)(1-1)                     7     21     13     6   –  47

West Frankfort (3-2)(1-1)      0     0      14     0   –  14

Unofficial Stats

PASSING:

Benton:  Page 26-34  323, G.Gordon 1-2 4.  West Frankfort: Eaton 1-5, 31  2INT

RUSHING:

Benton:  Page 14-63, Pankey 6-29, Dunn 2-3.  West Frankfort, Allen 17-142, Eaton 15-58, Cooksey 4-17, Hammers 3-9

RECIEVING:

Benton:  Craig 5-89, Hopson 7-83, Thomas 5-49, Picklesmeyer 3-39, Stewart 2-35, Pankey 3-24 T. Gordon 1-4.   West Frankfort:  Hammers 1-31

TACKLES:  (assisted or unassisted)

Benton:  Pankey 8, Dunn 8, Carlton 7, Smothers 7,Sanders 3, Pemberton 3, Craig 2, Gordon 1, Stewart 1.  West Frankfort:  Souders 13, Brendan Johnson 10, Allen 7, Engler 6, Forgatch 6, Brock Johnson 5, VanZant 5, Cooper 4, Hammers 2, Kahl 2, Eaton 1, Croslin 1

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Benton High School Sports, High School Sports, Sports, Uncategorized, West Frankfort High School Sports

Turkey Day Game Preview: Benton (2-2)(0-1) at West Frankfort (3-1)(1-0)

September 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

The Redbird football team and cheerleaders on their float in the Homecoming Parade. It is traditionally homecoming for the host school in the Benton-West Frankfort game.

 

The Benton Rangers and the West Frankfort Redbirds will be facing off in their traditional Saturday afternoon game on week five.

I have read several social media posts from both towns, concerned about the heat and the players’ safety Over the last several years, I can only think of one year that is was not blazing hot in this matchup.  It was two years ago, as it was overcast and in the 60’s.

It seems like the game is in the heart of “Indian Summer” in Southern Illinois.  It would take a lot of logistic work, but I think it would be awesome to play the game on Week 8.  There would be a better chance that it would be cooler.  It would also have a playoff feel to it.  It would be extra special if both teams were contending for a SIRR Ohio Division crown.

In the fourth quarter there were kids from both teams puking on the sidelines last year.  There were also a lot of leg cramps from dehydration.  There have been suggestions on social media to play the game tonight.  The problem would be getting officials on short notice.

The Rangers are coming off of a 52-22 loss to the Herrin Tigers.  For the second year in a row, the Redbirds are coming in off of an upset of the Harrisburg Bulldogs.  They were winners last week on the road at Taylor Field 37-21.

Here is what West Frankfort Coach Brian Beery had to say about the win at Harrisburg.  “Without a doubt getting the “W” against a very physical Harrisburg Team on the road was a huge accomplishment for this young Redbird Football Team. It is my hope we can build from this win, and continue to grow as a team.”

It is going to be a game of contrasting styles.  Benton likes to go to the air.  West Frankfort likes to run the ball.  Both defenses hit hard and are stingy.

Benton QB Hamilton Page has been throwing consistently for over 200 yards each game.  I have only watched the Rangers one time this year and that was on film against Carterville.  It seems like on the stat sheets there are about five receivers he throws to, with him hitting Joey Craig the most.

West Frankfort racked up over 400 yards on the ground against Harrisburg.  The faces has changed but the style of play hasn’t.  Instead of Brandon Berry and Justin Tomoanovich, it is Connor Eaton and Madison Allen.

I asked Benton Coach Bob Pankey his thoughts coming into the West Frankfort game and how the Rangers plan to attack the ground game.     “Except for the Herrin game, we have defended the run fairly well this year thus far. Our linebacker play has been good and I expect that to be the case Saturday. Obviously, Eaton allen Allen will be loads and we will have to tackle well and get 11 hats to the ball.”

“The West Frankfort offensive line is big (as usual) and their “1/2 Punch” of Eaton and Allen are as good as anyone in Southern Illinois. We will need to play sound, assignment conscious football, and tackle well. If we do that, I feel our offense will be able to do some things.”

I also asked Coach Beery his thoughts on the Rangers and how the Redbirds plan to defend the Benton air assault. “Benton will probably be the biggest challenge we’ve faced this season in terms of being attacked through the air. Teams have challenged our defensive linemen and linebackers, and as a result they have gotten better each week.”

“Benton will challenge our linebackers’ and defensive backs’ training this week. We will need to be sound in our coverage, and be tenacious in our pursuit of the ball when it’s in the air. We must make sure that Benton’s receivers pay for any catches they make. We can’t just tern this game into a 7-on-7 tournament. Also, Page must not be allowed to scramble, we must keep him contained to the pocket and be sound in our pass rush.”

I know I usually give you a prediction.  First I am not being wishy-washy here.  I have through out some numbers a lot of times writing basketball previews, and I am going to handle it this way.

There are two important numbers 250 and 350.  If Hamilton Page throws for over 250 yards, the Rangers will most likely pick up the win  If the Redbirds run for over 350 yards, they will most likely pick up the win.

When I was thinking about what to say this week, I also thought of the possibility these numbers might be achieved by both teams.

Coach Beery referred to it as a 7 on 7 tournament.  I was thinking Arena Football.  It might look like a basketball score.

As fans I think we are in for a dandy.  There will be some playoff implications.  I also think the winner will have the upper hand in finishing as high as second in the conference.  It will be an honor to cover the game.  I am looking forward to it and pumped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Week Five HS football scoreboard

September 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Black Diamond

Sesser-Valier-Waltonville-Woodlawn 66 (5-0)  Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton 0 (0-5) the Red Devils clinch a playoff berth with the win

Eldorado 30 (4-1) Hamilton County 0 (0-5)

Fairfield 18 (5-0)  Carmi-White County 0 (2-3) The Mules clinch a playoff spot with the win

Chester 47 (3-2)  Johnston City 29 (1-4)

Edwards County at Vienna-Goreville 1:00 p.m. Sat.

Southern Illinois River to River – Ohio

Harrisburg 34 (3-2)(1-1)  Massac County 14 (0-4)(0-2)

Herrin 42 (4-1)(2-0)  Murphysboro 6 (1-4)(1-1)

Benton (2-2)(0-1) at West Frankfort (3-1)(1-0) 12:00 p.m. Saturday

Southern Illinois River to River -Mississippi

Anna Jonesboro 41 (5-0)(2-0)  Carterville 7 (3-2)(1-1)

DuQuoin 57 (4-1)(1-1)  Pinckneyville 7 (0-2)(0-5)

Nashville 35 (1-1)(2-3) Sparta 14 (1-4)(1-1)

South Seven

Centralia 21 (4-1)(2-0) Belleville Altoff 14 (4-1)(1-1) Upset

Cahokia 56 (2-3)(1-1)  Carbondale 22 (1-4) (0-2)

Marion 56 (2-0)(3-2)  Mt. Vernon 12 (0-5)(0-2)

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Christopher High School Sports, High School Sports, Sesser-Valier High School Sports, Sports, Zeigler-Royalton High School Sports

Week Five Football Schedule

September 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Black Diamond

Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton (0-4) at Sesser-Valier-Waltonville (4-0)

Carmi- White County (2-2) at Fairfield (4-0)

Chester (2-2) at Johnston City (1-3)

Eldorado (3-1) at Hamilton County (0-4)

Edwards County (2-2) at Vienna-Goreville (2-2) 1:00 PM Saturday

Southern Illinois River to River – Ohio

Harrisburg (2-2) at Massac County (0-4) (0-1)

Murphysboro (1-3)(1-0) at Herrin (3-1)(1-0)

Benton (2-2)(0-1) at West Frankfort (3-1)(1-0)  12:00 p.m Saturday

Southern Illinois River to River – Mississippi

Carterville (3-1)(1-0) at Anna Jonesboro (4-0)(1-0)

Pinckneyville (0-4)(0-1) at DuQuoin (3-1)(0-1)

Nashville (1-3)(0-1) at Sparta (1-3)(1-0)

South Seven

Centralia (3-1)(1-0) at Belleville Altoff (4-0)(1-0)

Cahokia (1-3)(0-1) at Carbondale (1-3)(0-1)

Marion (1-0)(2-2) at Mt. Vernon (0-4)(0-1)

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The Battle of 148: C-Z-R (0-4) travels to S-V-W-W (4-0)

September 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

The C-Z-R Bearcats and the Edwards County Lions lining up for the coin flip before last Friday’s game at Albion. (Thank you very much to Randall Risley for letting me use the pictures.)

This game has been called the Hyphen Bowl, the Alphabet Soup Bowl or all kids of other things in the past.  However, Johnston City-Crab Orchard-Thompsonville takes the cake for the longest co-op name in BDC history.  That co-op abruptly ended when the Indians were pushed up two classes from 2A to 4A, and came close to upsetting the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces in the playoffs.

It might have been from a column, talk show, or even a social media post but several years ago before they played someone called it the Christopher-Zeigler-Royalton-Mulkeytown-Buckner-Coello-Cleburne Bearcats vs the Sesser-Valier-Waltonville-Woodlawn-Nason-Scheller-Boyd-Cravat Red Devils.

The Bearcats went on the road last week and fell to the Edwards County Lions 42-6.  The Devils went down to Johnston City and came out of Willamson County.

Tonight the Bearcats and the Red Devils will be playing for the traveling road sign of State Route 148 that goes to the winner each year.  A win by the Devils means a playoff birth will be clenched.  With the Black Diamond being a closed conference, a 5-4 record with a guaranteed 45 playoff points is a near lock to play on week 10 each season.

I spoke with Bearcat Coach Anthony Hargrove on the phone yesterday morning.  When he was talking about the Bearcats this year, he said, “Our Goal is to Excel on Monday, (The Bearcat JV squad is 2-2 and their two losses has been by two points each) our goal this year is increasing or Football IQ.  We are in great game shape. If you look at our game film, the other team is huffing and puffing on the sidelines.”

Coach Hargrove said we just need to come out and play with confidence on Friday night like on a Monday and play with a good flow of the game. I mentioned that sophomore QB Bryce Pratt has been throwing in triple digits every game in the box score.  He said he threw for over 200 yds. in the loss to Edwards County.  He said the JV team which is basically the same at the skill positions that play on Friday night, have a high powered offense.

I watched a lot of Bearcat football last year.  The only game they did not have a game running clock was in Week 9 against Vienna-Goreville.  They have not had a game this year that has not been.  Coach Hargrove knows where this team is.  He has a good staff in Josh McCurren, Scotty Clark, and I even saw in a picture, the veteran of 50+ years of coaching Buddy Velasco is on the sidelines again.

Sesser-Valier-Waltonville-Woodlawn Coach John Shadowens had this to say about coach Hargrove, “We respect Coach Hargrove and his program. His is loyal, enthusiastic, and sticks up for his guys. I like that.”

Devil fans are treated this year to a very special group.  I can see them running the table up to week nine.  With FB Peyton Rock, and with the Gunter brothers Lucas, and Eli, at running back, and their cousin Joshua as a receiver, and a QB in Clayton Smith who took snaps as a freshman, this is an explosive offense big time.  I see them running the table in the BDC until a week nine showdown with Fairfield at the Train Yard.

There is a 99% chance that S-V-W-W will come out with the victory tonight.  If the Bearcats come out with a good showing tonight, it will be a big confidence booster for this team.  I have them circled to pick up the win when they play Hamilton County.

You hear the term culture change a lot in sports.  The kids are usually playing hard, they just need to pick up a win.

I have been living in West Frankfort  for two years now.  Sometimes a win is good for the program’s future.  Last year when they picked up a win against perennial powerhouse Harrisburg, it changed the culture of the whole program.  Yes a lot of kids graduated, but a young football team at the skill positions is 3-1 and went on the road and picked up a nice road win at Harrisburg last Friday night.  The Redbrids were winless in 2015, and 1-8 in 2014.

Your goals are different when a program is rebuilding.  In Coach Shadowens’ second tour of duty with the Devils, is has been slow progression, 4-5 then 5-4 last year.  Yes it was ugly at the pit in Mt. Carmel in the playoff’s last year, but the most important part, they were playing on week 10.

That loss at Mt. Carmel helped them this year.  Around 9:00 pm tonight, the Devils will be 5-0.  In the worse case scenario, I see them ending up 7-2, and going deep in the class 3A playoffs.

The Bearcats day will come, possibly next year or even two years down the road.  They will most likely be 2A and will make some noise i

 

 

Filed Under: Christopher High School Sports, High School Sports, Sesser-Valier High School Sports, Slider, Sports, Zeigler-Royalton High School Sports

SIJHSAA baseball/softball regional scores

September 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Softball

DuQuion Class L Regional

Wed, Sep 20 at 3:30p
Game 1: DuQuion (9) over West Frankfort (6)
Wed, Sep 20 at 5:00p
Game 2: Hamilton County (5) over Benton (3)

Sat, Sep 23 at 10:00a
Regional Championship: Hamilton County vs DuQuion

Johnston City Class M Regional

Tue, Sep 19 at 2:00p
Game 1: Sesser-Vallier (9) over Johnston City (8)
Tue, Sep 19 at 4:30p
Game 2: Christopher (12) over Zeigler-Royalton (4)

Thu, Sep 21 at 4:00p
Regional Championship: Sesser-Vallier vs Christopher

Elverado Class S Regional

Tue, Sep 19 at 4:30p
Game 1: Ewing (10) over OLMC (0)
Tue, Sep 19 at 4:30p
Game 2: Desoto (13) over Thompsonville (0)
Tue, Sep 19 at 4:30p
Game 3: Pinckeyville 204 (14) over Giant City (3)

Thu, Sep 21 at 3:00p
Game 4: Elverado vs Ewing
Thu, Sep 21 at 4:30p
Game 5: Desoto vs Pinckeyville 204

Mon, Sep 25 at 4:30p
Regional Championship: Winner Game 4 vs Winner Game 5

Baseball

Hamilton County Class L Regional

Wed, Sep 20 at 4:30p
Game 1: Benton (11) over DuQuoin (2)
Wed, Sep 20 at 6:30p
Game 2: Hamilton County (3) over West Frankfort (2)

Sat, Sep 23 at 10:00a
Regional Championship: Benton vs Hamilton County

Christopher Class M Regional

Tue, Sep 19 at 2:00p
Game 1: Christopher (9) over Zeigler-Royalton (1)
Tue, Sep 19 at 4:00p
Game 2: Sesser-Valier (7) over Johnston City (3)

Thu, Sep 21 at 4:30p
Regional Championship: Christopher vs Sesser-Valier

Giant City Class S Regional

Sat, Sep 16 at 11:00a
Game 1: Galatia (3) over Pope County (1)

Tue, Sep 19 at 2:00p
Game 2: Giant City (12) over OLMC (0)
Tue, Sep 19 at 4:00p
Game 3: Crab Orchard (14) over New Simpson Hill (9)
Tue, Sep 19 at 2:00p
Game 4: Unity Christian (12) over Galatia (2)
Tue, Sep 19 at 4:00p
Game 5: Carrier Mills (14) over Thompsonville (0)

Fri, Sep 22 at 4:30p
Game 6: Giant City vs Crab Orchard
Fri, Sep 22 at 4:00p
Game 7: Unity Christian vs Carrier Mills

Mon, Sep 25 at 4:30p
Regional Championship: Winner Game 6 vs Winner Game 7

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FAITH AND FAMILY DAY SET FOR HOMECOMING

September 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment

From John Locke, Associate Sports Information Director, Southern Illinois University

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Saluki Athletics is hosting Faith and Family Day for the Homecoming football game vs. Illinois State on October 14. Groups can get discounted tickets to the game by calling Bryce Williams at 618-453-1803.

Group seating and in-game recognition is available for just $10 per person. A Touchdown Package is also available, which includes a food and beverage voucher and a 710 Team Store coupon. The deadline to reserve tickets is Friday, October 6.

 

 

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